I used to have customers look at me funny when I went into their trunk
of their car whenever I checked tire pressures at the shop....

Always check them.  Every time I check the 4 on the ground, I check
the spare. I also carry a small air compressor in the Westy as well.

Jason

On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 4:22 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I'm getting ready for a roadtrip in a few weeks.� Wanted to check tire pressures and top off if required (GoWesty 16" tire & wheel package, 3 years old now).� Everything looking good at the recommended 44 psi, maybe a pound low in pressure, except for right rear.....15 lbs.....nail right in the middle of tread, easy to fix.� Got under to remove spare to check it....0 lbs....and it wouldn't accept air.� Off to local Discount Tire.� They fixed the RR but said the spare was too old (which it is).� So bought a brand new Hancook RA08 (14" original steel Vanagon rim) for $152 after all the fees and stuff.� I really think that in 8-10 years I'll be replacing that brand new spare again, just the way it goes for the "insurance".
>
> Very embarrassed to admit I hadn't checked the spare in 3 years or so; guess the age and the high heat right behind the radiator took its toll.� Will now check at every 5000 mile tire rotation.
>
> Got lucky in my mind; you really need 5 good tires at all times (I knew that...).� Go check yours please while it's easy to do so.
>
> Rich
> San Diego