Postby eieio » Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:06 am
I check the pressure in the spare every few months, and rotate its' position a little so it doesn't press on the tire in the same place each time.
Also, when cranking the spare back in place, I avoid excessive tension on the tire, chain, pulley mechanism, etc.
It's a good idea to keep those components clean, free of sand & mud.