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[pvstoy]

If mounting a tire and wheel off the front, don't forget about the extra weight hanging out there. This will depending on the suspension making the front sag. Size and weight of the spare makes a difference. Some bigger tires can weigh in like having a winch.

[HERR42]

Craig -- or anyone using the Safety Seal system: Do you have the "big tire" version of the Safety Seal kit? That's what the other guys linked to, so I assume that's the right one...but the product description doesn't say if "big tire" means "3/4 ton pickup" or semi...or Menrad camper

i cant tell.

i dug mine out from behind the back seat...its all in a red plastic case. none of the instructions specify which product it is.

i does look EXACTLY like the pic in link from gemplers.

[MarkBC]

i cant tell.

i dug mine out from behind the back seat...its all in a red plastic case. none of the instructions specify which product it is.

i does look EXACTLY like the pic in link from gemplers.

Jeff -
According to the website, the plugs for the "big tire" size are 8" long and the standard size plugs are 4" long.
The website makes it sound like the 4" size is correct for "light truck"/pickups (and cars) and the "big tire" size really refers to things of a scale like double-axle trucks, etc....but I don't know .
Thanks.

[Desert Rancher]

I have no experience with the Safety Seal kit, but it looks very rugged.

Question... do they work well on gash type punctures? Would they work on a sidewall gash / slash??

I know the Camel rope type plugs will fill an irregular hole. As stated, you just shove as many as it takes to stop (or slow) the air leakage. I've had 'em so bad you have to stop and re-air up every 20-30 minutes.

Edit-It looks the the Safety Seal kit uses the same type of "Camel rope" plugs that I'm used to and the tools look very strong.
It does take a LOT of effort to poke thru a tire carcuss.

Edited by Desert Rancher, 02 November 2010 - 06:42 PM.

[HERR42]

Jeff -
According to the website, the plugs for the "big tire" size are 8" long and the standard size plugs are 4" long.
The website makes it sound like the 4" size is correct for "light truck"/pickups (and cars) and the "big tire" size really refers to things of a scale like double-axle trucks, etc....but I don't know .
Thanks.

i dug it out again. the plugs are 8 inches long...and i found on the instructions where it is marked "truck".

[MarkBC]

i dug it out again. the plugs are 8 inches long...and i found on the instructions where it is marked "truck".

OK, thanks for checking.

[craig333]

If I remember right, my kit was the one marked "offroad".

[ntsqd]

Can always cut off a plug that is too long.....

[Stan@FourWheel]

you could always carry that extra spare tire here (see pic) ...




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[davinski]

I've built a few spare tire brackets for trailer and truck beds and always use wheel studs and lug nuts to bolt them on. That way you only need your tire iron to get them off and not stuck looking for some odd ball deep socket or trying to use a pair of pliers...

Ok, forgive my ignorance....
Where does one find wheel studs and are they different for different trucks? Lug nuts are probably easy. Is there a standard size for the studs/bolts for the lug nuts or are they all different. Seems so simple but could be so complex.

dave