SPACE SAVER WHEEL - BREAKDOWN QUESTION
Discussion
Hi all,
tempted to remove the spare wheel & just carry tyreweld and have read the archives on here about doing so. My only worry would be if you had a blow-out or something that tyreweld couldn't fix. So, general opinion is that you'd then call out the RAC/AA etc... my question is - what would they say if you had no spare? would you still get rescued without a surcharge or similar?
tempted to remove the spare wheel & just carry tyreweld and have read the archives on here about doing so. My only worry would be if you had a blow-out or something that tyreweld couldn't fix. So, general opinion is that you'd then call out the RAC/AA etc... my question is - what would they say if you had no spare? would you still get rescued without a surcharge or similar?
I had a tyre decide it didn't want to be a tyre anymore on me, found my spare was about to explode so phoned the AA. They informed me they would only come out if you carried a decent spare, or you were on the side of the motorway. They could send out someone who could sell me a new tyre, but that would cost £60 + the cost of the tyre.
FunkyNige said:
I had a tyre decide it didn't want to be a tyre anymore on me, found my spare was about to explode so phoned the AA. They informed me they would only come out if you carried a decent spare, or you were on the side of the motorway. They could send out someone who could sell me a new tyre, but that would cost £60 + the cost of the tyre.
That's disgusting - there is no legal requirement to carry a spare in this country and they never imply you do when they sign you up.
I had to use the Space Saver on my Boxster once. It was a Sunday and the RAC/AA expect you to use it to get to wherever you go for a new Tyre.
The next time I had TWO blowouts simultaeneously due to a pothole. THEN I got the recovery truck.
In the Chimaera we usually carry the space saver. On vacation when you need the extra space we just carry tyre-weld. My view is that I pay loads of dosh for good breakdown cover. If I pick up a puncture I'll just explain that its a TVR and they don't come with a spare tyre - which is TRUE for models from 2000(ish) onward.
So go ahead and make sure your breakdown cover is good. They are contracted to help you. And modern TVRs don't come with spare tyres - so tough - they'll have to bring a truck.
The next time I had TWO blowouts simultaeneously due to a pothole. THEN I got the recovery truck.
In the Chimaera we usually carry the space saver. On vacation when you need the extra space we just carry tyre-weld. My view is that I pay loads of dosh for good breakdown cover. If I pick up a puncture I'll just explain that its a TVR and they don't come with a spare tyre - which is TRUE for models from 2000(ish) onward.
So go ahead and make sure your breakdown cover is good. They are contracted to help you. And modern TVRs don't come with spare tyres - so tough - they'll have to bring a truck.
FunkyNige said:
I had a tyre decide it didn't want to be a tyre anymore on me, found my spare was about to explode so phoned the AA. They informed me they would only come out if you carried a decent spare, or you were on the side of the motorway. They could send out someone who could sell me a new tyre, but that would cost £60 + the cost of the tyre.
That is taking the piss. They should recover you to somewhere where a tyre is available.
Frankly this is why I'm now an RAC member not an AA member. Although I'll bet if you called the AA ahead of time and said "I'm about to renew but I have questions since I now have a sports car with no spare tyre.." you'd get told a different story...
FunkyNige said:
I had a tyre decide it didn't want to be a tyre anymore on me, found my spare was about to explode so phoned the AA. They informed me they would only come out if you carried a decent spare, or you were on the side of the motorway. They could send out someone who could sell me a new tyre, but that would cost £60 + the cost of the tyre.
Whan I spoke to the AA about this, I pointed out to them that it was impossible to carry a suitable spare. They then said fine and that they would recover me.
When I heard that Aston Martin supplied Tyreweld in place of a spare, that was good enough for me. Plus, in a Griff, boot space is a bit more critical. Riskwise, I've had one puncture in 19 years, which I think is acceptable.
Whilst the people who operate the AA switchboard can be bit fierce, I've always found the guys who turn out extremely helpful and will help me bend the system if needs be.
Whilst the people who operate the AA switchboard can be bit fierce, I've always found the guys who turn out extremely helpful and will help me bend the system if needs be.
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