spares? U know what they are there for i am sure, it is a prime mover with bud wheels in the front for the very reason to have the 2 spare tires put on to place artillery ,these are facts. as for it being a hard steer, not at all, the Jimmys advertised in civy life at that time they were the easiest steering trucks on the market due to the worm gear sterering, and it was true, the one I had i ran the deuls in front for a few years, it steered like a dream, I also greased very regularly. properly maintenenced it was no noticable wear at all, as tight as the day i got it when i sold it, I got mine with 15000 original miles and enjoyed Her for some time,...