Flat tire - Lessons learned

[JohnnyG]

We got to Marysvale, UT in mid April, and we have been riding every weekend since. Many of the trails are dirt roads that most 4x4 vehicles could travel on, so I was not expecting a flat.

Going up the trail, we heard, “PST, PST, PST, PST.” The DW and I figured something had bumped the window cleaner can and caused it to spray.

Nope. It was a flat tire.

I carry a spare, an impact wrench, and an 8T bottle jack. Getting the tire off was not a problem. The problem was that I couldn’t get the bottle jack close enough to the tire to raise the hub high enough to get the new tire on. If there had been a rock or log in the area, I might have been able to use that to help, but there was nothing I could use to prop up the XP5 so I could reposition the jack.

A group of riders stopped to help. One of them had a shovel, and they dug a hole under the tire so we could get it mounted.

On our way back, I stopped to pick up my other rear tire. Last year, I hit a rock and peeled up a little flap in that tire. I glued it down with T6000 glue, and it had been working fine, but I replaced it with a take-off tire when I had the chance. Hopefully, that will hold until I replace all of the tires later this year.

I also stopped at Home Depot and bought a 4T bottle jack. That one is shorter than the 8T. Should this happen again, I’ll use one jack to get the XP5 up enough so I can get the other jack under the shock and change the tire without digging a hole.

I also put my foldable shovel in my go bag, just in case.

 

[JohnnyG]

The guys that helped me on the trail mentioned Jack Daddy. Looks like an interesting product. If I added that to the took kit, I'd probably keep the bottle jacks.

JG

 

[johndeerefarmer]

I carry a scissor jack like this. I also made a couple of different length extensions. If just changing a flat I put the jack under the lower ball joint. I use my impact to run it up and down.
I don't typically carry the spare unless on a long run by ourselves. I depend upon Glue Tread. Sidewall slug, tire plugs and fix a flat. If all else fails, with beadlocks I will drive it home flat.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081H362TK?ref=fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[JohnnyG]

I carry a scissor jack like this. I also made a couple of different length extensions. If just changing a flat I put the jack under the lower ball joint. I use my impact to run it up and down.
I don't typically carry the spare unless on a long run by ourselves. I depend upon Glue Tread. Sidewall slug, tire plugs and fix a flat. If all else fails, with beadlocks I will drive it home flat.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081H362TK?ref=fed_asin_title&th=1

Thanks JDF. That would have helped. I carry plugs and a Milwaukee M12 compressor. I'll look into Glue Tread and Sidewall slug.

 

[JTBarlow]

AGM has both a scissor jack and their standard post jack. Definitely more expensive than Walmart/amazon jacks but designed specifically for SxSs. I especially like them because they can be manual or power tool operated. Hydraulic jacks, of any type, tend to somehow be out of fluid whenever it’s most critical.
The adjustable pick height on the post jacks is especially useful.

 

[Sixshooter]

AGM has both a scissor jack and their standard post jack. Definitely more expensive than Walmart/amazon jacks but designed specifically for SxSs. I especially like them because they can be manual or power tool operated. Hydraulic jacks, of any type, tend to somehow be out of fluid whenever it’s most critical.
The adjustable pick height on the post jacks is especially useful.

We got to Marysvale, UT in mid April, and we have been riding every weekend since. Many of the trails are dirt roads that most 4x4 vehicles could travel on, so I was not expecting a flat.

Going up the trail, we heard, “PST, PST, PST, PST.” The DW and I figured something had bumped the window cleaner can and caused it to spray.

Nope. It was a flat tire.

I carry a spare, an impact wrench, and an 8T bottle jack. Getting the tire off was not a problem. The problem was that I couldn’t get the bottle jack close enough to the tire to raise the hub high enough to get the new tire on. If there had been a rock or log in the area, I might have been able to use that to help, but there was nothing I could use to prop up the XP5 so I could reposition the jack.

A group of riders stopped to help. One of them had a shovel, and they dug a hole under the tire so we could get it mounted.

On our way back, I stopped to pick up my other rear tire. Last year, I hit a rock and peeled up a little flap in that tire. I glued it down with T6000 glue, and it had been working fine, but I replaced it with a take-off tire when I had the chance. Hopefully, that will hold until I replace all of the tires later this year.

I also stopped at Home Depot and bought a 4T bottle jack. That one is shorter than the 8T. Should this happen again, I’ll use one jack to get the XP5 up enough so I can get the other jack under the shock and change the tire without digging a hole.

I also put my foldable shovel in my go bag, just in case.

 

[Sixshooter]

We got to Marysvale, UT in mid April, and we have been riding every weekend since. Many of the trails are dirt roads that most 4x4 vehicles could travel on, so I was not expecting a flat.

Going up the trail, we heard, “PST, PST, PST, PST.” The DW and I figured something had bumped the window cleaner can and caused it to spray.

Nope. It was a flat tire.

I carry a spare, an impact wrench, and an 8T bottle jack. Getting the tire off was not a problem. The problem was that I couldn’t get the bottle jack close enough to the tire to raise the hub high enough to get the new tire on. If there had been a rock or log in the area, I might have been able to use that to help, but there was nothing I could use to prop up the XP5 so I could reposition the jack.

A group of riders stopped to help. One of them had a shovel, and they dug a hole under the tire so we could get it mounted.

On our way back, I stopped to pick up my other rear tire. Last year, I hit a rock and peeled up a little flap in that tire. I glued it down with T6000 glue, and it had been working fine, but I replaced it with a take-off tire when I had the chance. Hopefully, that will hold until I replace all of the tires later this year.

I also stopped at Home Depot and bought a 4T bottle jack. That one is shorter than the 8T. Should this happen again, I’ll use one jack to get the XP5 up enough so I can get the other jack under the shock and change the tire without digging a hole.

I also put my foldable shovel in my go bag, just in case.

We got to Marysvale, UT in mid April, and we have been riding every weekend since. Many of the trails are dirt roads that most 4x4 vehicles could travel on, so I was not expecting a flat.

Going up the trail, we heard, “PST, PST, PST, PST.” The DW and I figured something had bumped the window cleaner can and caused it to spray.

Nope. It was a flat tire.

I carry a spare, an impact wrench, and an 8T bottle jack. Getting the tire off was not a problem. The problem was that I couldn’t get the bottle jack close enough to the tire to raise the hub high enough to get the new tire on. If there had been a rock or log in the area, I might have been able to use that to help, but there was nothing I could use to prop up the XP5 so I could reposition the jack.

A group of riders stopped to help. One of them had a shovel, and they dug a hole under the tire so we could get it mounted.

On our way back, I stopped to pick up my other rear tire. Last year, I hit a rock and peeled up a little flap in that tire. I glued it down with T6000 glue, and it had been working fine, but I replaced it with a take-off tire when I had the chance. Hopefully, that will hold until I replace all of the tires later this year.

I also stopped at Home Depot and bought a 4T bottle jack. That one is shorter than the 8T. Should this happen again, I’ll use one jack to get the XP5 up enough so I can get the other jack under the shock and change the tire without digging a hole.

I also put my foldable shovel in my go bag, just in case.

We got to Marysvale, UT in mid April, and we have been riding every weekend since. Many of the trails are dirt roads that most 4x4 vehicles could travel on, so I was not expecting a flat.

Going up the trail, we heard, “PST, PST, PST, PST.” The DW and I figured something had bumped the window cleaner can and caused it to spray.

Nope. It was a flat tire.

I carry a spare, an impact wrench, and an 8T bottle jack. Getting the tire off was not a problem. The problem was that I couldn’t get the bottle jack close enough to the tire to raise the hub high enough to get the new tire on. If there had been a rock or log in the area, I might have been able to use that to help, but there was nothing I could use to prop up the XP5 so I could reposition the jack.

A group of riders stopped to help. One of them had a shovel, and they dug a hole under the tire so we could get it mounted.

On our way back, I stopped to pick up my other rear tire. Last year, I hit a rock and peeled up a little flap in that tire. I glued it down with T6000 glue, and it had been working fine, but I replaced it with a take-off tire when I had the chance. Hopefully, that will hold until I replace all of the tires later this year.

I also stopped at Home Depot and bought a 4T bottle jack. That one is shorter than the 8T. Should this happen again, I’ll use one jack to get the XP5 up enough so I can get the other jack under the shock and change the tire without digging a hole.

I also put my foldable shovel in my go bag, just in case.

I use a high lift ATV jack mounted above the passenger rear door it will lift the whole side of the XP5.

 

[Pizzaroll]

I use a high lift ATV jack mounted above the passenger rear door it will lift the whole side of the XP5.View attachment 7603

I like the invasion star, I have them on all my junk, even my kayak, lol

 

[JohnnyG]

I like the invasion star, I have them on all my junk, even my kayak, lol

I searched for invasion star and don't see any relevant product. Can you post a link?

 

[Pizzaroll]

it's the sicker on his door

 

[JohnnyG]

it's the sicker on his door

LOL, I thought it was a jack of some kind. Yes, I like the stars too.
JG

 

[Sixshooter]

Can't have a "Fury" without the invasion stars! Lol

 

[Pirate]

This is the one I'm buying to carry in the Xpedition. So much more lift than my Eagle jack.

 

[JohnnyG]

This is the one I'm buying to carry in the Xpedition. So much more lift than my Eagle jack.
View attachment 7607

They are out of stock on their website. I asked them to notify me when they are back in stock.
JG

 

[Pirate]

They are out of stock on their website. I asked them to notify me when they are back in stock.
JG

Same here...but I'll be buying one as soon as they are back in stock!!

 

[JohnnyG]

I just spoke to the folks at AGM. The scissor jack will be back in stock at the end of June.
JG