Post by ssnakeracer on May 14, 2014 14:03:23 GMT -5
For those of you who, like me, ordered the spare tire option on your Durango (mine is a 2857) be aware that the lug nuts on the factory wheels will NOT work on the spare that KZ provided. You need to go purchase a set of 6 standard lug nuts that fit the lugs. I believe they are a 1/2 by 20. Pull off your spare tire cover and check what's holding your wheel on there. Mine had two correct lugs holding it on but that was it, unless they're in a special hiding place that I don't know about. You need a total of 6 for an emergency tire replacement. I found that out the hard way.
The original tire separated at the sidewall/tire face with less than 5000 miles. They say if one goes then the other on the same side has received enough weight additional load as a single axle support and therefore is likely to be the next to go unexpectedly. So I had the whole lot replaced with E range tires (factory stock is a D rated tire)and I'll put the surviving take offs on my 18' utility trailer.
Also have added a tire management system. I learned you don't necessarily see a damaged tire in your rear view until its shredded
Last but not least if you want to be able to change a tire easily on the road, buy yourself a
Trailer Aid Plus Tandem Tire Changing Ramp by Trailer Aid. I got mine from Amazon for about 38 bucks and it is easy to use and a life saver for quick changing tires in an emergency without having to mess with jacks.
Happy trails. Mike.
The original tire separated at the sidewall/tire face with less than 5000 miles. They say if one goes then the other on the same side has received enough weight additional load as a single axle support and therefore is likely to be the next to go unexpectedly. So I had the whole lot replaced with E range tires (factory stock is a D rated tire)and I'll put the surviving take offs on my 18' utility trailer.
Also have added a tire management system. I learned you don't necessarily see a damaged tire in your rear view until its shredded
Last but not least if you want to be able to change a tire easily on the road, buy yourself a
Trailer Aid Plus Tandem Tire Changing Ramp by Trailer Aid. I got mine from Amazon for about 38 bucks and it is easy to use and a life saver for quick changing tires in an emergency without having to mess with jacks.
Happy trails. Mike.
