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The "Spare Tire"
Just a couple of questions I should have thought of asking way earlier than the day before I'm out on the road for about a 1,000 mile drive.
I have never had the spare out to test. Are they pretty bulletproof or do they need periodic testing for leakproofness? Come to think of it, I've never tested the compressor . . . Am I wasting my time worrying about this?  todd 86 cpe |
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10-13-2003, 02:16 PM
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Gon fix it with me hammer
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in my experience , you do need to check your spare from time to time
tyres are made of rubber, and rubber ages.. when it doesn , the tires go flat... i just carry fix a flat, and have road side assistance coverage
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10-13-2003, 02:42 PM
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I've heard that you can collapse them yourself, but it might not be easy. Yes, they sometimes fail due to age. I carry two cans of Fix-A-Flat. Roadside Assistance is also good.
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10-13-2003, 02:53 PM
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I recently tested my collapsible spare. A big non-event. I filled it with my portable air tank until round, let it stad a bit to see if it kleaked, and then pushed the air release button and, as if by magic, the unit folded itself up again.
The way I figure, I usually have my cell phone. If the tire can get me closer to a safe detination, that's better but I have a backup plan as well.
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10-13-2003, 03:01 PM
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Like Harry says, the spare will collapse back its stored shape when deflated. If you plan on keeping it in your car I would check it out at least yearly. I have my spare, the jack and the compressor stored in the garage. I just carry a can of fix a flat, a AAA card and a cell phone when I travel.
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10-13-2003, 05:17 PM
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Thanks guys,
I'll just get a can of fix-a-flat on the way out of town [or maybe a truck stop since I'll be leaving at 0400. Maybe it would be a good idea to check that thing out on my return. todd 86 cpe |
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10-13-2003, 05:44 PM
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I also carry a rope flat fix kit in case I can pull the nail.
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10-13-2003, 06:50 PM
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