Is it really necessary to carry a spare tire?!?
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Is it really necessary to carry a spare tire?!?
Since gas price is skyrocketing like there is no tomorrow these days..
has anybody here taken out their spare tire to reduce some weight?
That spare tire with steel rim seems really heavy.. but i am not sure how much gas (in %) can I save by not carrying a tire around
is there any mathematicians here that can chime in?!??!
has anybody here taken out their spare tire to reduce some weight?
That spare tire with steel rim seems really heavy.. but i am not sure how much gas (in %) can I save by not carrying a tire around
is there any mathematicians here that can chime in?!??!
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well. in my case.. i have CAA roadside assistance.. so free towing for me in case of emergency..
and plus i take TTC to work everyday .... my car is more like my weekend toy for fun...
so here i am just wondering if it is really worth the effort to take out my spare tire...
i too realize that it won't save me a lot of gas.. i'd be better off just simply go easy on the pedal...
i jus wanna see if anybody has ever done this before...
and plus i take TTC to work everyday .... my car is more like my weekend toy for fun...
so here i am just wondering if it is really worth the effort to take out my spare tire...
i too realize that it won't save me a lot of gas.. i'd be better off just simply go easy on the pedal...
i jus wanna see if anybody has ever done this before...
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I know chances are you will not need it, BUT, I would rather put the donut on and limp home rather than have some yahoo tow it or working on it, or worse yet have to leave your ride in a less than desirable place while you are off getting the flat fixed.
If you are racing it on a track , thats a different story, save all the weight you can.
If you are racing it on a track , thats a different story, save all the weight you can.
Last edited by GEE35FX; 04-30-2008 at 03:21 PM.
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If this is the case, than why even bother with taking the spare tire out? How much gas will you really use if you drive the G only on the weekend?
Originally Posted by Smartidiot
well. in my case.. i have CAA roadside assistance.. so free towing for me in case of emergency..
and plus i take TTC to work everyday .... my car is more like my weekend toy for fun...
so here i am just wondering if it is really worth the effort to take out my spare tire...
i too realize that it won't save me a lot of gas.. i'd be better off just simply go easy on the pedal...
i jus wanna see if anybody has ever done this before...
and plus i take TTC to work everyday .... my car is more like my weekend toy for fun...
so here i am just wondering if it is really worth the effort to take out my spare tire...
i too realize that it won't save me a lot of gas.. i'd be better off just simply go easy on the pedal...
i jus wanna see if anybody has ever done this before...
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From: Cambridge, Ont. Canada
Originally Posted by Dakkerz
Theoretically you can save money on gas due to less weight, but how much you save better be enough to offset the cost of having your car towed in the event you get a flat or bent rim.
Keep it in the trunk.
C.
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What about that compressed spray tire sealant stuff in a can? IIRC some of the BMW's (Z4?) came with a can of that stuff instead of a spare. I was thinking light weight battery @ 15lbs, lose the spare and replace with a can of that stuff and change out the 04 sedan mid-pipe for 05-06 mid-pipe should save 100+ lbs of weight.