Trailer spare tire

[mikeh]

I am planning to order a new aluminum enclosed trailer soon. I see a lot of them have the spare tire mounted high on the inside wall. I am a little leery of this, anyone have any experience/opinion?

Thanks, Mike

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

I have a trailer and have one spare mounted on the front outside with a lock on it and two mounted up on the sides just inside the rear door. I also keep an additional spare in the back of the truck. I also change the tire every 5-6 years based on the date codes on the tires. Take offs become the spares and older ones are sold to a local marina who use them on boat trailers
 I bought the mounts for the spare from E-Trailer on line and they have worked great. I have towed trailer over 40,000 miles and the spares have never slipped or fallen. I have had 6 flat tires, mostly caused by road debris

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

Also, get spares with metal valve stems if possible, the rubber ones have caused problem if you use a tire pressure monitoring system. The transponders will rip the valve stem lose.

[A-Snake]

If you have the floor space, the spare can be secured to the floor of the trailer.  https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/15-130924151350.jpeg

[FL SAAC]

We have purchased trailer tires and rims very economically from our local walmart

Best of luck in your search

[KR Convertible]

Keep in mind UV light is the enemy of tires. If you can't mount your spare inside, use a cover.

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

Covers are a great way to protect tires

[98SVT - was 06GT]

I use metal stems on all trailer tires. I also use light truck tires instead of trailer tires. They seem to be more durable.

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

I use 10 ply trailer tires. I've heard people using truck tires but they say they've had issues with them.
What make and ratings ( size, load, speed, and plys ) tires do you use?