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Spare tire won't go flat
The PO kept the spare tire inflated, I think because he didn't have a compressor. I can't get the tire to remember how it's suppose to collapse. I have drawn a vacuum on it and let it sit for a cople weeks and it still won't go all the way down. I would like to put it in its holder instead of just laying in the back. Anyone have a suggestion or do I need to buy another spare?
Thanks, Steve
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04-10-2006, 08:05 PM
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good news is if u do need to get another one, they regularly go for about 25 bucks on ebay..
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They are friggin heavy though! I couldnt believe how heavy the spare was..feels like it weighs more than a 16x8 D90 with a 245 width tire!
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I bet I could get that spare flat!
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04-11-2006, 04:45 AM
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Get a valve stem remover available at any bicycle store for about 50 cents, pull the valve stem and let the tire deflate naturally for about a day. I believe the entire valve stem assembly can be unscrewed to obtain the same effect - pretty sure there's a description in the owner's manual. I did have to use mine once - wasn't a problem at all.
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The first thing I did was unscrew the valve stem core, it started to fold up then the tread shifted to one side. I then sucked the air out with a vacuum pump, quickly disconnected it and caped it. I put alot of weight on the wheel part so the floor would push the tread back and let it sit for 2 weeks. Still will not fold up all the way. I think the spare has been inflated for years and lost it's ability to fold.
On a happier note, there is one for sale about 45 minutes from my location. Steve
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There is one in Longview that you can have for free.
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04-11-2006, 04:50 PM
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I'm very interested in a free tire, where and how do I find it's owner?
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When I had a 924 (granted, they were 14" wheels) I had a full size spare and it fit quite well. WIll a 15" spare fit in a 944? Never tried. Don't like those funky spares!!
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