enigma-2 Posted September 17, 2022 Report Share Posted September 17, 2022 When did you last check the tire pressure on your spare? (Admit it, you forgotten a about it, right)? (btw, my T165/80d17 requires 60 psi). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLTEdge Posted September 17, 2022 Report Share Posted September 17, 2022 Thanks for the reminder. I carry a DC portable pump for just such an emergency. Keep it next to the spare tire. Got in the habit since I use to carry one on my motorcycle. That pocket on the left over the wheel well, with the accessory plug under it holds my lithium battery backup/car jumper too, always plugged in for a full charge. Really love all the pockets and accessory plugs on this SUV. Oh, I also carry a rubber mallet for flat tire changing. Sometimes those lug nuts are on really tight. Interestingly I've used all these more to help stranded drivers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 I also carry a portable pump (Dewalt 20 volt cordless inflator). While back, I checked all my tires, been awhile, topped them off. When I checked my spare it was zero psi. Pumped it up and it wouldn't take more than 15 psi or something close. Discovered the valve stem had dry rotted and split. Never hurts to check once or twice a year. Also carry a GooLoo DC1800 jumper battery. Only needed it once for my car when the battety went bad at the grocery store, but have stopped and jumped several others when they were dead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will2U Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 I have a DeWalt 20v inflator as well. So much better than those 12v things (I've had two). With the weather beginning to change, this is the time to keep an eye on the tire pressure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim W. AZ Posted Sunday at 01:33 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 01:33 AM (edited) Resurrecting an old thread. When I took possession of my recent 2020 purchase, on the first day home I checked the spare and it was at 16psi. I had to return to the dealership the next day and mentioned it to my salesman and he said oh, I guess it hasn't been used in a while. Well it's never been used. Filled it to 58 (to account for Phoenix summer heat) checked it today and it's holding firm. I also carry a portable inflator. Edited Sunday at 01:33 AM by Tim W. AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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