Spare tire options

[ostrichdaddy]

Popped a tire off the rim of my ADV 2 seater Northstar yesterday by Wickenburg AZ. Thankfully a friend bailed me out with his jeep, but rethinking the decision to not carry a spare and just carry a UTV tire kit. However, trying to avoid a Rhino rack and storing tire inside bed, since I have a nice AJK packout system in the bed.
Options:
1) anyone? https://afxmotorsports.com/products/spare-tire-carrier-for-polaris-xpedition?variant=49466605601070

 

[ostrichdaddy]

2) Anyone?Not ideal since it makes the ADV longer than my 12’ trailer, but … Amazon.com
3) Anyone just strap a spare on top of plastic stock roof? Where do you attach it with ratchet ties?

 

[johndeerefarmer]

I don't typically care the spare but if I do it just lays on top of my Packouts in the bed.
Instead of a spare I
1. Run beadlocks
2. Carry Gluetread sidewall patch kit
3. Carry Sidewall Slug
4. Carry Green Slime, tire plug kit and air compressor

 

[DogRunner2]

I carried a spare for years and never used it. I carry a shitload of plugs, compressor and CO2 cartridges.

 

[ostrichdaddy]

Thanks JD and Dog. Likewise I have ridden my Ranger for 10+ years all over AZ and never had any tire issue! Friday I was carrying a tire repair kit, this stuff that works great on my dirtbikes but I have not used for Xhex yet that imho is much better than slime TireJect Off-Road Tubeless Tire... Amazon.com
And this excellent strong but notatruecompressor fella ETENWOLF VORTEX S6 Tire Inflator... Amazon.com
So given I thought these trails were lite (and they were except for ONE section) I figured I could repair anything I needed on the trail.

But not a tire off the rim.
Ordered this (thanks for the recommendation forums!) https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...ra8H5IuGjhaycapJClxgum5Hf_PjJuMFBhyMoaXuvVMGC

Added to the xhex kit: WD40, more ratchet straps to re-seat a tire, a lighter and starter fluid for that method, and (hat tip) a co2 and pump I had on my dirtbike (doh!). https://a.co/d/af4nNPK
Will investigate beadlocks, have them on my bikes (doh!) …
Still thinking I want to carry a spare tho… hmmm

 

[ostrichdaddy]

Correction: I have rimlocks on my bikes (with tubes) which is different than beadlocks (tubeless) most of you already knew. Similar concept but different.

 

[JTBarlow]

I’m definitely a fan of beadlocks wheels. I like to be able to air the tires down to 6-8 psi for the dunes, without worrying about popping a bead off.

 

[KMFB]

I've had two flats with beadlock wheels. I carry a bunch of plugs and a good air compressor. Both flats were cut sidewalls. Far away from home. Had to stop many times to add more plugs. First time I managed to make it home. Second time I made it to a location to pick up our machine. Wish I had carried a spare both times. I will now carry a spare when I feel it's necessary. Maybe every ride. I've also seen rocks get wedged between the rim and the brake caliper and punch a hole in the wheel. Sometimes it's more convenient to just swap out a flat tire and enjoy the rest of your ride worry free.

 

[JTBarlow]

GlueTread has exterior sidewall patches that work fairly well.
But like you say, there’s just times you’ll need a spare.

 

[KMFB]

I've never heard of them. Any personal experience with them? My experience with sidewall cuts is that they continue to get worse/bigger. I had to continue to add plugs each time I had to stop to put more air in. The other downside to having to stop was that the mosquitos were so terrible that you could hardly breathe without inhaling them. If you've ever spent time in the U.P. of Michigan, you might understand .
Anyway, we have an xp model, so I'm going to build my own simple spare tire carrier that will put the tire laying down flat just above the box, leaving the box open for my gear.

 

[JTBarlow]

We have GlueTread kits in our machines, just never had the need to use them yet. We have, previously, done like you said and stacked a ton of plugs in a split. Here’s hoping we never need them

 

[TBluth]

I carry the glue tread kit. It has sidewall patches, plugs, valve stems and all to repair a tire minus the air to fill it. I’ve used sidewall patch on my stock pro armors and still holding after 100+ miles. I keep a spare with my trailer just in case

 

[ostrichdaddy]

So far will also be carrying my the spare on my trailer at least. Ordering glue tread. I will say that I am pretty happy after repairing the rim, grinding out scratches and painting with flat black vht rim paint. Aint perfect but good enough especially when it gets dusty again.

 

[ostrichdaddy]

Currently leaning toward this specific spare rack https://afxmotorsports.com/products/spare-tire-carrier-for-polaris-xpedition
Without the full roof rack, since it mounts in the roof holes securely. Tried a hitch mounted spare but cannot convince myself I can put up with the wiggling and wear. Dont really want or need the whole rhino rack setup, and can find a way to also mount a small rotopax tank up there also.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

Currently leaning toward this specific spare rack https://afxmotorsports.com/products/spare-tire-carrier-for-polaris-xpedition
Without the full roof rack, since it mounts in the roof holes securely. Tried a hitch mounted spare but cannot convince myself I can put up with the wiggling and wear. Dont really want or need the whole rhino rack setup, and can find a way to also mount a small rotopax tank up there also.

These machines are already pretty tippy on rocks and inclines. I wouldn't put a spare up there unless I was way wider than stock

 

[ostrichdaddy]

I appreciate that feedback JDF, it did cross my mind this morning that there would be addl weight on top, especially since mine is the 2 seater with shorter wheelbase. Have not ordered anything yet, maybe having spare at trailer is enough?

Which reminded me of this history lesson for weight distribution: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/hist...usitania-why-has-it-been-forgotten-180953146/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/eastland-disaster-killed-more-passengers-titanic-and-lusitania-why-has-it-been-forgotten-180953146/

Havent ordered it yet, it is a real challenge to find load space on these guys and be prepared for worse case scenarios, especially when I just got stranded a week ago. I do believe I could now get out of that situation by adding the ratchet strap and WD40 to my kit plus all the plugs and patches above, AND most importantly the jack of course.
For anyone else reading this thread later with tire issues, I strapped the strap around the center of the tire to push it out toward the bead, one ‘edge’ of the tire did not seat, so squirted a little WD40 at that spot and aired up the tire with the tiny compressor above to 30 lbs, and POP goes the tire on the bead. Will likely preemptively add the tireject sealer as a deterrent as well.

Amazon.com

 

[johndeerefarmer]

I appreciate that feedback JDF, it did cross my mind this morning that there would be addl weight on top, especially since mine is the 2 seater with shorter wheelbase. Have not ordered anything yet, maybe having spare at trailer is enough?

Which reminded me of this history lesson for weight distribution: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/hist...usitania-why-has-it-been-forgotten-180953146/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/eastland-disaster-killed-more-passengers-titanic-and-lusitania-why-has-it-been-forgotten-180953146/

Havent ordered it yet, it is a real challenge to find load space on these guys and be prepared for worse case scenarios, especially when I just got stranded a week ago. I do believe I could now get out of that situation by adding the ratchet strap and WD40 to my kit plus all the plugs and patches above, AND most importantly the jack of course.
For anyone else reading this thread later with tire issues, I strapped the strap around the center of the tire to push it out toward the bead, one ‘edge’ of the tire did not seat, so squirted a little WD40 at that spot and aired up the tire with the tiny compressor above to 30 lbs, and POP goes the tire on the bead. Will likely preemptively add the tireject sealer as a deterrent as well.

Amazon.com

We ride alone the majority of the time. I carry a plug kit, glue tread, and sidewall slug.
Also run beadlocks. If I have to I can drive home with a flat