Question about the spare wheel and tire

[bloodyhand]

I gave my new Titan a good inspection before buying but there is one thing which I aparantly forgot, the spare wheel. It's a full size one and the tire looks like it hasn't been used at all. The problem I'm having is that there are a butload of weights on the inside of the wheel. I know they're necessary to balance it, but this one has a lot, like 30 on one side and ahoter 20 on the other. I haven't seen something like this, but I don't exclude the posbility that it's normal, so I wanted to ask the others if I should be worried about this?

 

[favorite-verb1]

It might be worth having a tire shop take a quick look. there could be an issue with the tire's construction. it's probably okay for emergency use as a spare but i wouldn't suggest to drive on it long term like that. Better to be safe than sorry!

 

[Gnaws]

That's a lot of weights for sure, but it's not necessarily a red flag, it might be how the tire was balanced. I'd recommend having it checked out by a pro

 

[bloodyhand]

I got worried about it and I decided to take it to a local tire shop. The guy said it's balanced just as it should be and I whouldn't worry about the number of weights on it, so I guess I'm good. Thanks for the tips

 

[Titaniss]

I gave my new Titan a good inspection before buying but there is one thing which I aparantly forgot, the spare wheel. It's a full size one and the tire looks like it hasn't been used at all. The problem I'm having is that there are a butload of weights on the inside of the wheel. I know they're necessary to balance it, but this one has a lot, like 30 on one side and ahoter 20 on the other. I haven't seen something like this, but I don't exclude the posbility that it's normal, so I wanted to ask the others if I should be worried about this?

Actually, it's not uncommon for spare wheels, particularly full-size ones, to have a large number of balancing weights in case the tire or rim has minor flaws. Sometimes the number of weights required can be decreased by rotating the tire on the rim. It is typically not an issue as long as the wheel is undamaged and the weights are firmly in place. It won't hurt to have a professional check you out if you're not sure.

 

[offroadtitanX]

If you notice big balancing weights, it could mean there's a small issue, but usually, it's not a worry as long as they're on tight and in good shape