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dyno · 05-20-2010, 11:42 AM

I just got a K3500 dually flatbed. I am wondering if I need to carry a spare tire. If a rear tire went bad, wouldn't the other dual hold up? If a front went flat, couldn't I pull a rear tire off, throw it on the front and limp on in?

Prerunner1982 · 05-20-2010, 11:49 AM

I am sure you could yes.. unless you were carrying a load, then you would need the dual rears.

74 C-30 · 05-20-2010, 03:16 PM

most certianly. back in the day by grandfather had the tires on whats now my truck re-treaded, 2 at a time, just looked dumb with only the inners on the back

Prerunner1982 · 05-20-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 74 C-30

most certianly. back in the day by grandfather had the tires on whats now my truck re-treaded, 2 at a time, just looked dumb with only the inners on the back

But in a pinch are you really going to be worried about what it looks like?

74 C-30 · 05-20-2010, 09:17 PM

no, and i dont think you reduce your weight capacity enough that it would mater either, al least for a short trip

Tony@AirRideTech · 05-21-2010, 10:14 AM

If you get a flat on a dually, I would count on the good inflated tire carrying you for any great distance, It will get hot from the friction and start self destructing. That is why you see alot of dually's with cracked outer fenders....

Prerunner1982 · 05-21-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

If you get a flat on a dually, I would count on the good inflated tire carrying you for any great distance, It will get hot from the friction and start self destructing. That is why you see alot of dually's with cracked outer fenders....

If the bad tire was removed though.... it would be fine. correct?

LONGHAIR · 05-21-2010, 04:45 PM

While I agree with Tony that the bad tire will hurt the good one, at least in theory...Dually fenders are usually cracked because of "pilot error", crew-cabs are even worse. Inside turns get cut short and they get bumped, a lot.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-21-2010, 05:26 PM

not to sound sarcastic here but i never thought to carry a spare fan belt until one broke on me in the middle of nowhere about midnight.......

GCncsuHD · 05-21-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

While I agree with Tony that the bad tire will hurt the good one, at least in theory...Dually fenders are usually cracked because of "pilot error", crew-cabs are even worse. Inside turns get cut short and they get bumped, a lot.

True, but many dually fenders are destroyed by blown out tires that run unnoticed because of the other good tire, and when the tire finally comes apart, the fiberglass fenders are quick to go.

05-20-2010, 11:42 AM	#1
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Spare tire on dually neccessary? I just got a K3500 dually flatbed. I am wondering if I need to carry a spare tire. If a rear tire went bad, wouldn't the other dual hold up? If a front went flat, couldn't I pull a rear tire off, throw it on the front and limp on in? __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

05-20-2010, 11:49 AM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Spare tire on dually neccessary? I am sure you could yes.. unless you were carrying a load, then you would need the dual rears. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

05-20-2010, 03:16 PM	#3
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: Spare tire on dually neccessary? most certianly. back in the day by grandfather had the tires on whats now my truck re-treaded, 2 at a time, just looked dumb with only the inners on the back __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

05-20-2010, 09:17 PM	#5
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: Spare tire on dually neccessary? no, and i dont think you reduce your weight capacity enough that it would mater either, al least for a short trip __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

05-21-2010, 10:14 AM	#6
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Spare tire on dually neccessary? If you get a flat on a dually, I would count on the good inflated tire carrying you for any great distance, It will get hot from the friction and start self destructing. That is why you see alot of dually's with cracked outer fenders....

05-21-2010, 05:26 PM	#9
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