5th wheel (spare) Maintenance - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

jbtoy · #1 (**permalink**) 09-15-2003, 08:37 PM

Hey gang,

Curious, while I ponder changes to my ride until I get home. I currently have the standard steel wheel spare in back but want to change to my IS wheel for the fifth wheel to match.
My questions: (applies to anyone using standard alloy, IS, or custom wheel)
. How many use the fifth wheel for rotation, assuming matching wheels?
. How many made the change to proper tire size? e.g. larger tire size which is a good idea to keep everything balanced, especially with LSD.
. Assuming no flats or changeovers, how is the wheel holding up under there for finish? Any special maintenance to keep it in shape?

Thanks.

nhparrot · #2 (**permalink**) 09-15-2003, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jbtoy

Hey gang,

Curious, while I ponder changes to my ride until I get home. I currently have the standard steel wheel spare in back but want to change to my IS wheel for the fifth wheel to match.
My questions: (applies to anyone using an IS or custom wheel)
. How many use the fifth wheel for rotation, assuming matching wheels?
. How many made the change to proper tire size? e.g. larger tire size which is a good idea to keep everything balanced, especially with LSD.
. Assuming no flats or changeovers, how is the wheel holding up under there for finish? Any special maintenance to keep it in shape?

Thanks.

JB, I bought a 5th alloy for my truck and regularly do 5 wheel rotations. Wheel holding up fine in the storage area.

jbtoy · #3 (**permalink**) 09-15-2003, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nhparrot

JB, I bought a 5th alloy for my truck and regularly do 5 wheel rotations. Wheel holding up fine in the storage area.

Hi Glenn,

Aside from normal wash and wax when changing, do you just forget about it until time to rotate?

DevinSixtySeven · #4 (**permalink**) 09-15-2003, 09:00 PM

i rotate five as well. when the extra comes off the truck, the inside and outside of the rim gets a good cleaning, and the tire gets soaked in 303, both sides, and let sit for a while.

nhparrot · #5 (**permalink**) 09-16-2003, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jbtoy

Hi Glenn,

Aside from normal wash and wax when changing, do you just forget about it until time to rotate?

jb, yes. Clean it up after rotation time