Skinny Spare..... Any point??

[simonhogan]

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?.......

[thornogson]

Once tried, never again. Just carry the tyre weld stuff.

[bob the planner]

If you have a blow out, you may well find that tyre weld will be NFG as it will not fill the whole. One of ther Tuscs found this out recently.

Bob

[rude girl]

I just carry tyre weld and RAC card.

[disrepute]

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 ?)

[tonyrec]

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).

[bsdnazz]

Our Chim's space saver is strapped to the back of the fuel tank which makes getting the top in and out pretty easy.

Plus, we carry two cans of tyre weld.

[PetrolTed]

I've used the space saver in the past.

[Incorrigible]

I use two space savers on the rear, it's a really good way to learn how to deal with oversteer

[trefor]

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.

[the dodger]

bsdnazz said:

Our Chim's space saver is strapped to the back of the fuel tank which makes getting the top in and out pretty easy. Plus, we carry two cans of tyre weld.

Is this a mod? - sounds good - how did you anchor the rubber strap?

[victormeldrew]

Saw a woman in a Subaru tanking along with the traffic on the M56 this morning at 80mph. With a space saver on the front and her fag arm resting on the opened window. And a child in the car ! Some people.

[tonyrec]

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?

[aaandy]

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.

[zumbruk]

tonyrec said:

Am i correct in saying that the Mohair side faces the petrol tank?

Not in my '97 450 it doesn't. That way, the luggage damages the mohair side. Sigh.

[trefor]

Mohair to the rear - roof bends around tank then. No wonder it's taking 5 mins ...

[tonyrec]

I will give it a go..........

[tonyrec]

It works a treat...ive got it down to 10secs now and thats with the space saver in place.

Funny thing is that this way is totally the opposite to the way explained in the handbook...

Thanks.

[sagalout]

Yes, I've noticed the book says the other way too. 'Fraid my roof is a bit scratched too, trouble with carrying allsorts of stuff around in the boot. Never did get the hang of that stupid bag to put it in.

[thornogson]

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.