do you guys keep your spare tire?
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That's the 1st thing I got rid of when I bought the car. Tire must weigh 30lbs or os and it takes up space! I carry a pump and <10oz repair kit:
http://www.tirerepairkit.com/easyuse.htm
http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...pair-kits.aspx
I've repaired tires with up to 1/3 inch screws and nails on the side of the road (just move as far away as possible from the road and onto the gravel or grass). It takes <15 minutes altogether. In >40 years of driving, I've never needed a spare. I will not use the injectable gels b/c they at times may ball up and cause your tire to go off balance and vibrate at higher speeds.
http://www.tirerepairkit.com/easyuse.htm
http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...pair-kits.aspx
I've repaired tires with up to 1/3 inch screws and nails on the side of the road (just move as far away as possible from the road and onto the gravel or grass). It takes <15 minutes altogether. In >40 years of driving, I've never needed a spare. I will not use the injectable gels b/c they at times may ball up and cause your tire to go off balance and vibrate at higher speeds.
Last edited by Braintree; 12-19-2008 at 04:02 PM.
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My single flat in 5+ years was in the Texas panhandle, where I had time pressure and couldn't wait on AAA. Tire ruined, and I was able to use my spare to continue my trip.
Now, if lightning hit twice, and the spare had gone flat before I got home 700 miles later, THEN I could have called AAA.
Now, if lightning hit twice, and the spare had gone flat before I got home 700 miles later, THEN I could have called AAA.
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Originally Posted by erklep
simple solution.....once your tire goes flat, dont be a ******* and drive on the flat!!
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Look, here's the issue, are you willing to "risk" not having a spare to save on weight and space? Some of us are, others aren't. I've survived w/o one for decades and do have AAA just in case. So it's a very personal call, especially when you have a family traveling with you.
Last edited by Braintree; 12-20-2008 at 07:36 AM.
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I've had TWO situations where my tire went flat on the highway and it was not safe to pull over or stop where I was. So i had to drive until i could safely stop and pull over.
The tire was unrepairable and i had to put the spare on and go buy a new tire.
My only two flats...destroyed my tires just by trying to get off the side of the highway safely. One particular time was on a bridge with no breakdown lane.
The tire was unrepairable and i had to put the spare on and go buy a new tire.
My only two flats...destroyed my tires just by trying to get off the side of the highway safely. One particular time was on a bridge with no breakdown lane.