I never carried a spare with my 52 1 ton pickup.
Until I decided to drive around the country. I strapped it to the right running board and bed side.
Never needed it on the 8,000 mile trip.

My current project, a 48 2 ton, I don't plan to carry a spare.

Grigg


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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