Skinny Spare..... Any point??
Discussion
Just a quick straw poll, is there any point to carrying the skinny spare in the boot or is it really a waste of space. I know from reading the bible (he says, sending an appreciative nod in Steve Heath's direction) that TVR decided to do away with it, but what do you lot think? Any good reasons for or against carrying it?.......
Tyre weld is no use what so ever unless you have a very small hole in the tyre.
For any other flat you need a spare.
The RAC card is all very well in the UK but not much help in Europe where most countries do not keep a ready supply of tyres to fit TVRs.
What you really need is a big van to follow you about everywhere you go and carry all the spare parts you may need.
(Just Joking!)
I don't think there is an easy solution to the problem and I guess you just have to hope it dosn't happen to you.
(I cant be that unlucky again can I ?)
For any other flat you need a spare.
The RAC card is all very well in the UK but not much help in Europe where most countries do not keep a ready supply of tyres to fit TVRs.
What you really need is a big van to follow you about everywhere you go and carry all the spare parts you may need.
(Just Joking!)
I don't think there is an easy solution to the problem and I guess you just have to hope it dosn't happen to you.
(I cant be that unlucky again can I ?)
I carry the space saver alloy in the boot of my Chim and its fixed to the inside of the rear offside wing..
The problem is...............trying to get the Targa top in and out easily. It takes me a good 5mins to jiggle it about but upon reflection, i wouldnt be without the spare.(Seen too many people stranded by the roadside, even with Tyre weld).
The problem is...............trying to get the Targa top in and out easily. It takes me a good 5mins to jiggle it about but upon reflection, i wouldnt be without the spare.(Seen too many people stranded by the roadside, even with Tyre weld).
tonyrec said:
I carry the space saver alloy in the boot of my Chim and its fixed to the inside of the rear offside wing..
The problem is...............trying to get the Targa top in and out easily. It takes me a good 5mins to jiggle it about but upon reflection, i wouldnt be without the spare.(Seen too many people stranded by the roadside, even with Tyre weld).
Tony - it shouldn't take that long, maybe on a Griffith, but not a Chimaera. Perhaps you're putting it in upside down (wide/rear of the roof to the bottom of the boot means it virtually falls in as long as you don't have too much junk in the way - on mine anyway).
Yes it would be easier without a spare.
trefor said:
tonyrec said:
I carry the space saver alloy in the boot of my Chim and its fixed to the inside of the rear offside wing..
The problem is...............trying to get the Targa top in and out easily. It takes me a good 5mins to jiggle it about but upon reflection, i wouldnt be without the spare.(Seen too many people stranded by the roadside, even with Tyre weld).
Tony - it shouldn't take that long, maybe on a Griffith, but not a Chimaera. Perhaps you're putting it in upside down (wide/rear of the roof to the bottom of the boot means it virtually falls in as long as you don't have too much junk in the way - on mine anyway).
Yes it would be easier without a spare.
Am i correct in saying that the Mohair side faces the petrol tank?
Roof in Boot - Always thought that the spare wheel was always fixed flat to the back of the fuel tank. And if the mohair side always faces towards you, fits in nicely and wraps aroud the tank giving you more spare.
Tyreweld - Am I right in saying that once tyreweld has been used. After you have got home you have to throw the old tyre away. Reason why I always keep the space saver, because if it is just a small nail of something I can get the tyre fixed.
Tyreweld - Am I right in saying that once tyreweld has been used. After you have got home you have to throw the old tyre away. Reason why I always keep the space saver, because if it is just a small nail of something I can get the tyre fixed.
The tyre weld just washes out very easy with a jet wash, then you get it repaired, assuming it is repairable?
aaandy said:
Roof in Boot - Always thought that the spare wheel was always fixed flat to the back of the fuel tank. And if the mohair side always faces towards you, fits in nicely and wraps aroud the tank giving you more spare.
Tyreweld - Am I right in saying that once tyreweld has been used. After you have got home you have to throw the old tyre away. Reason why I always keep the space saver, because if it is just a small nail of something I can get the tyre fixed.
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