Always carry a valid spare tire and tools to change it.

[aczlan]

Watched someone drive past with a dual axle boat trailer running on the rim the other day, looked like an expensive boat, but no spare visible on the trailer...

Aaron Z

 

[5030]

Some people today are downright stupid.

 

[ultrarunner]

Back in the Endurance Ride days the horse trailer and truck shared the same 15” rims and tires… do two spares interchangeable

 

[notaz3]

My trailer spare is usually in the bed of the truck so wouldn't be obvious that I have one. I also carry a ramp to help lift the blown tire. Seen to many trailers on the side of the road missing a tire.

 

[5030]

Problem with a trailer on the side of the road is it invites pilfering.

 

[setxjeff]

My big trailers (24 and 32 ft goosenecks) I have two spare tires on each trailer. Cordless impact, 4 way, bottle jack and tire ramp In tow truck. Had too many flats and then had to buy replacement tire away from home $$$$$. Im 66 years old with lots of trailer pulling miles. Also have 12volt charger in truck for cordless impact battery.

 

[setxjeff]

Something to make tire changing easier. I replaced all my open end lug nuts with acorn style closed end nuts . lug bolts stay cleaner and rust free.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I added a spare tire mount and purchased a spare tire for my trailer. I also keep a wedge jack (tandem axle trailer) in the chain box. With the wedge jack, I can put it under the good tire and ease forward. Lifts the trailer just high enough to change out the tire with out struggling with a jack.

I carry my cordless impact and sockets with me when hauling the trailer. I also have a torque stick in my impact bag, so I don't worry about accidently over tighten the lug nuts.

I’m about to buy a cordless impact for this various reason. I carry trailer spare in truck.

 

[sandman2234]

My daughter bought a car with no spare, and 9 years later still has no spare! I have done a lot to help her, but I am not buying her a spare. I found a similar car with rims for sale cheap, she couldn't be bothered, so I just remind her occasionally.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink!
David from jax

 

[nisaacs]

along with a 40 ton bottle jack.

40 ton?

I carried a 20 ton in my log truck. At about 1 pound per ton of jack capacity, you are looking at a 40 pound jack. Most bottle jacks won't fit under a trailer axle once the tire is flat, too tall. If you carry two, then carry a low profile one and a standard one.

I carry a 1.5 ton floor jack, a 6 ton bottle jack, a 3.5 ton handy man and a milk crate full of 2x8 blocks to use as a ramp.

Most horse/stock trailers are 6' wide, no need for tow mirrors.