Flatbed spare rim/tire mount

Hay Dude · May 11, 2020

Flatbed truck spare rim/tire mount

Got the spare tire & wheel mounted today (finally). I dont like the way its facing in a “ launch “ position out onto the road. I think I am going to mount a piece of aluminum angle to the back of the toolbox up against the tire to keep it blocked from jettisoning off the truck bed, if the lock rod were to break.
Some of you may wonder why I didnt mount behind cab shield. Its because I need the room for 100 gallon fuel transfer tank.

Xfaxman · May 12, 2020

I wondered about this:

Did search and research, found out: BIG COUNTRY

Hay Dude · May 12, 2020

Yeah Ill be liking those is a few more years. :laughing:

two_bit_score · May 19, 2020

Nice truck and bed!

Hay Dude · May 19, 2020

two_bit_score said:
Nice truck and bed!

Thanks :drink:
I now have a Martin Flatbed and an Eby flatbed. Each one has its strengths.
I love flatbeds, except when I have to put a load of mulch or wood chips on it. :laughing:

fried1765 · May 19, 2020

Re: Flatbed truck spare rim/tire mount

Hay Dude said:
Got the spare tire & wheel mounted today (finally). I dont like the way its facing in a “ launch “ position out onto the road. I think I am going to mount a piece of aluminum angle to the back of the toolbox up against the tire to keep it blocked from jettisoning off the truck bed, if the lock rod were to break.
Some of you may wonder why I didnt mount behind cab shield. Its because I need the room for 100 gallon fuel transfer tank.

That truck/body looks REALLY NICE !!!

Hay Dude · May 19, 2020

Re: Flatbed truck spare rim/tire mount

fried1765 said:
That truck/body looks REALLY NICE !!!

Thanks
Itll be faded and beat up in no time

skipperbrown · May 19, 2020

You may want to consider a cover for your spare if you leave your truck out in the sun most of the time. UV rays really give tire rubber a beating. Your spare is not usually replaced when you buy a new set of tires for your trailer. If you drive around RV parks you will note that many owners cover their tires and this is the reason why. Just a thought .....

Hay Dude · May 19, 2020

skipperbrown said:
You may want to consider a cover for your spare if you leave your truck out in the sun most of the time. UV rays really give tire rubber a beating. Your spare is not usually replaced when you buy a new set of tires for your trailer. If you drive around RV parks you will note that many owners cover their tires and this is the reason why. Just a thought .....

Agree.
Fortunately, I have a big enough (barely) garage for it on my house, or Id be covering that spare as you suggest. :thumbsup:

I still may do it anyway :laughing: