Is this wheel shot? Tire? Considering it for a spare but not sure it’s good. It holds air.
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I would not use the tire, but if the wheel holds air, I'd consider it a suitable spare. Could steel stick the gash to repair the surface. That's just me.
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^ agree, that tyre is toast. Consider that if it fails and you're going at speed you'll lose all air in a few seconds.... danger danger will robinson 
The wheel, probably ok as a spare, again, the last thing you want is to lose pressure in seconds when at speed.
No point having a spare if it can't be relied on 100%...
cheers,
george.
The wheel, probably ok as a spare, again, the last thing you want is to lose pressure in seconds when at speed.
No point having a spare if it can't be relied on 100%...
cheers,
george.
There are services that recondition wheels like that if you feel the need, but it's cheaper to buy a used wheel from @slow95z or someone as such.
I would consider using it as a spare, but ONLY to get it back to civilization. Not something I want my family on. I've thrown away wheels in better shape than that.
I would consider using it as a spare, but ONLY to get it back to civilization. Not something I want my family on. I've thrown away wheels in better shape than that.
Not sure if I saw it here, or on social media, but someone had a machine shop turn some LX wheels and made them into bead locks. Perfect opportunity right there 
I’d probably pitch it and get a cheap steel wheel or a used one. My thinking would be, if I’m going for the spare I’m already pissed, and if the spare is flat too...