Changing and storing wheels

scuderiaRR said:

I am in the process of setting up a set of dedicated offroad wheels/tires. This topic seems to be discussed at great length and in excellent detail.

I'm interested to hear other members opinions and experiences with:

1. Suggestions for swapping wheels quickly and easily (ie, airjack, Floorjack, etc).
2. How to properly store the "other set" to prevent flatspotting or other problems. Keep inflated? Store on their sides?
3. Any tips on the wheel change procedure (raising vehicle to extended height?).
4. Does one need to have tpms on the recreational set if not used for daily driving?

Hope this prompts some great discussion.

Thanks in advance.

Srr.

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vinniman said:

Scud.
iv) And fitting aftermarket tyre pressure monitoring caps to each valve stem on the spare set eleviates the need to use TPMS !

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vinniman said:

Scud.

Firstly, which part of the globe are you based, as this would provide some guidance on replying to your questions in detail dude ?
Answers;
i) Establish a relationship with your local tyre dealer so using their equipment is faster and easier to swap rims and tyres,
ii) I have Four other tyres on rims sitting comfortably on an old foam lounge suite sitting vertically for Six months till winter,
iii) Rotating wheels on same side of the truck aids space utilisation & convenience with two vehicle jacks and mortar bricks,
iv) And fitting aftermarket tyre pressure monitoring caps to each valve stem on the spare set eleviates the need to use TPMS !

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