Firstly, apologies for the thread resurection.
Secondly, theres so many replies I have to agree with and disagree with.
I go out to cars on a daily basis. Some have full size spares, some have space savers some dont even have one and have a bottle of goo.
The amount of cars that have low floors to make up for restricted boot space is unreal, they supply a space saver to get the most out the space available.
Cost wouldnt really come into the equation as parts are bought in bulk or made in house.
The tyre repair kit you can buy is pathetic IMO, temperature has to be right and its useless if you have a hole bigger than a nail in your tyre. Most punctures caused by nails etc can hold pressure for an amount of time with out assistance.
A space saver should be clearly marked "temp use only" to get you home and to the garage the next day. Any one pushing there luck should have their license revoked, plain and simple.
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Why don't cars have spare tyres any more?
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, Nov 07 2012 08:03 PM
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Posted 11 January 2013 - 10:17 AM
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Posted 11 January 2013 - 11:47 AM
They should get rid of inflatable tires altogether:
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Posted 12 January 2013 - 01:09 AM
I like the idea of them, but what are they like at speed?
Its a shame more car makers dont take a leaf out of audi's book, they developed a space saver sized spare which inflated to a full size spare for the audi all road aome years ago, i think its only mercedes that have done there own version of it.
Discussed this at work and come to the conclusion its as the name suggests, a space saver, a full size alloy rim and tyre would weigh pretty much the same as a steel space saver.
Its a shame more car makers dont take a leaf out of audi's book, they developed a space saver sized spare which inflated to a full size spare for the audi all road aome years ago, i think its only mercedes that have done there own version of it.
Discussed this at work and come to the conclusion its as the name suggests, a space saver, a full size alloy rim and tyre would weigh pretty much the same as a steel space saver.
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Posted 12 January 2013 - 01:29 AM
Australian standards must be different. We get 5 real tyres, no mimics. Safety standards should require a fully functioning spare, compromising on safety in this day and age is just not on imo.
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Posted 12 January 2013 - 01:41 AM
Abramelin, on 11 January 2013 - 11:47 AM, said:
They should get rid of inflatable tires altogether:
How many miles is that gonna last? That twiggy looking lattice on the passenger car doesn't look very convincing to me. And if the materials are so superior that isn't even a concern, then how much does it cost? The reason most great ideas don't get to the consumer market after they're invented is because consumers can't afford them...the taxpayers can.
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Posted 14 January 2013 - 12:44 PM
Yamato, on 12 January 2013 - 01:41 AM, said:
How many miles is that gonna last? That twiggy looking lattice on the passenger car doesn't look very convincing to me. And if the materials are so superior that isn't even a concern, then how much does it cost? The reason most great ideas don't get to the consumer market after they're invented is because consumers can't afford them...the taxpayers can.
I have no idea how much they cost, but no doubt lots more than a common inflatable tire.
But things might change if the army or the police starts using them.
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Posted 14 January 2013 - 05:24 PM
Buy Landrovers. All three of mine have spare tyres located in easily accessible places.
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