To ditch the Spare Tire, or to NOT ditch the Spare Tire
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Maybe you should look into those amp racks that mount in the rear windows.
I think they are made by Audioformz?
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I think they are made by Audioformz?
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Back when I was daily driving the Honda, I ditched the spare and jack for weight reasons
(not much anyways). Let's just say that I learned my lesson ;)
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Some cars (Subarus,, I think) used to mount the spare under the hood, with the engine. Just a thought.
Originally Posted by whosgeo
Here was my thought, is there anywhere else to put the spare? I was trying to envision the spare on the back hatch, or on the roof. definately would be unique and would really open things up in the trunk area.
The Back hatch probably isn't doable because of there the door handle and liscence plate are. And you would definately need stronger struts for the door. It also may continue the misconception that xBs are SUVs. A roof mounted one could look interesting, give it an old land rover feel. And of course if you were going to do this, you would want a full size tire on there, so it wouldn't lookso tiny.
Untill then, we mush get creative and mount things in every nook and cranny
The Back hatch probably isn't doable because of there the door handle and liscence plate are. And you would definately need stronger struts for the door. It also may continue the misconception that xBs are SUVs. A roof mounted one could look interesting, give it an old land rover feel. And of course if you were going to do this, you would want a full size tire on there, so it wouldn't lookso tiny.
Untill then, we mush get creative and mount things in every nook and cranny
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Originally Posted by squirrel
I put the jack a few assorted basic hand tools in my Scion backpack. I usually only carry my spare on road trips and take it out locally. There are some on this board that have their spare mounted underneath their car, ala autosound. I would mount mine there, but have my center exit in the way.
Another no spare option, are the Goodyear run flats good for 200 miles when they go flat.
Another no spare option, are the Goodyear run flats good for 200 miles when they go flat.
Another option would be to carry a couple cans of Fix a Flat for slow leaks.
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I'm ditching mine for the box. I'll just carry a "gym bag" with the jack, lug tool, and torque wrench in it and throw the spare in the back for longer drives.
Heck, if I have a flat around town, my dealership is only a few miles from work and I can just steal the spare from my salesman's xB. <grin>
Heck, if I have a flat around town, my dealership is only a few miles from work and I can just steal the spare from my salesman's xB. <grin>
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Originally Posted by neckbonenick
maybe you should look into those amp racks that mount in the rear windows. I think they are made by audioformz?
Keep Jammin,
Here is a pic of some we just painted in Hot Lava!
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Originally Posted by jethro b
Originally Posted by squirrel
I put the jack a few assorted basic hand tools in my Scion backpack. I usually only carry my spare on road trips and take it out locally. There are some on this board that have their spare mounted underneath their car, ala autosound. I would mount mine there, but have my center exit in the way.
Another no spare option, are the Goodyear run flats good for 200 miles when they go flat.
Another no spare option, are the Goodyear run flats good for 200 miles when they go flat.
Another option would be to carry a couple cans of Fix a Flat for slow leaks.
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I guess that would be the only way to know unless you got out and checked all 4 tires every 200 miles. Or maybe the car drives a little diffrently when the tires are flat. Wait, they don't go flat. This is a visious circle, I'm getting dizzy.
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Mount that sucker on the front grille!!!
Run-flats only work safely (that is, you can tell there's a "flat") if the car has ABS or tire pressure sensors in the wheel hub. If it uses the ABS, the differing rotational speeds due to one tire being a little low alert the ABS sensors that something's wrong (that's how it works in the tC), and in cars that have tire pressure sensors in the hub, well, let's say I've never heard of that being an aftermarket item.
If you do ditch the spare, you may want to treat your tires with a product called "Slime". Its this green goo that goes inside the tire, and just sort of coats everything and sloshes around inside the tire until you have a puncture, at which time it automatically seals the leak. Problem is that you have to visually inspect the tires once in a while to look for a little green spot which is how you know you have a puncture in the first place. Plus, I imagine it doesn't do your tire balance any favors...
Run-flats only work safely (that is, you can tell there's a "flat") if the car has ABS or tire pressure sensors in the wheel hub. If it uses the ABS, the differing rotational speeds due to one tire being a little low alert the ABS sensors that something's wrong (that's how it works in the tC), and in cars that have tire pressure sensors in the hub, well, let's say I've never heard of that being an aftermarket item.
If you do ditch the spare, you may want to treat your tires with a product called "Slime". Its this green goo that goes inside the tire, and just sort of coats everything and sloshes around inside the tire until you have a puncture, at which time it automatically seals the leak. Problem is that you have to visually inspect the tires once in a while to look for a little green spot which is how you know you have a puncture in the first place. Plus, I imagine it doesn't do your tire balance any favors...
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Originally Posted by mfbenson
If you do ditch the spare, you may want to treat your tires with a product called "Slime". Its this green goo that goes inside the tire, and just sort of coats everything and sloshes around inside the tire until you have a puncture, at which time it automatically seals the leak. Problem is that you have to visually inspect the tires once in a while to look for a little green spot which is how you know you have a puncture in the first place. Plus, I imagine it doesn't do your tire balance any favors...
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Yeah it got its start in the motorcycle community. Because there's not much room for a spare tire on a motorcycle...
Also bicyclists swear by it too, but they at least have the option of keeping a spare tube with them.
I've seen it for automotive tires. Just comes in a bigger and more expensive bottle.
Also bicyclists swear by it too, but they at least have the option of keeping a spare tube with them.
I've seen it for automotive tires. Just comes in a bigger and more expensive bottle.
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If your on stock rims I'd say ditch it, but if your on some hmm let's say 18" Enkei rims then I would say definitely keep it.
What's that how would I know..
Well let's see 3 tires and 1 rim refinishing later. You learn.
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What's that how would I know..
Well let's see 3 tires and 1 rim refinishing later. You learn.____
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