View Full Version : Who runs without a spare wheel then??
I know all the stripped out dedicated track boys probably don't, but who else has sacrificed their spare to the God of weight-saving??
I'm thinking about putting mine in the shed, as they do weight a fair bit. I'll just throw a can of tyreweld in the glovebox or something
i got rid or my spare wheel due to kxhaust mods, didn't have one for about 3 years, just carried some of that tyre foam in the car, (never had to use it though)
rt_blackpool
28-04-2006, 09:14
me, took it off a while ago, but havnt had chance to run without it yet.
deff getting a can of tyre weld for the glove.
do i need it on for the MOT?
Spare wheel! Bah!
No you dont need it for an MOT!
Looking into getting a spare wheel tho! - Remember who the previous owner of my car was! LOFL :wink:
Scott-16v!
28-04-2006, 09:57
i run one, tyre weld/foam isn't much good if you get a blowout ;)
rochdale_williams
28-04-2006, 10:02
ditched mine a while back. fully paid member of the RAC so i take the risk of a puncture. always get someone to come out to me
Dancliovalver
28-04-2006, 10:16
lol first MOD i did :D
Lost mine... and subframe as well :P
Foam in the rear pocket.
Might carry it back again when traveling :wink:
iv still got mine attached :oops: was thibkin or swappin it for a space saver tho :)
i could refurb my spare then :)
if ya use that tyre mend stuff is the tyre knackered then or can u still get it repaired :?:
u can still repair the tyre
no spare n no foam, just dance with the devil everyday! :twisted:
legality for mot is you dont have to have a spare but if u do carry one its gotta be in servicable nick, i.e not punctured or balb as fook iirc
rt_blackpool
28-04-2006, 13:53
no spare n no foam, just dance with the devil everyday! :twisted:
legality for mot is you dont have to have a spare but if u do carry one its gotta be in servicable nick, i.e not punctured or balb as fook iirc
yep, someone i work with is a former cabbie, and he said exactly the same.
if there's one there then it has to be in good nick.
so here's a little tip for you all boys and girls:-
if your spare is ****ed and not road legal, and ur MOT is due, just take it off and leave it at home!!
clowo16v
28-04-2006, 14:14
I run without the spare or subframe. Just make sure you keep your locking wheelnut in the car then you can phone the RAC/flag down a passing Clio (like I did a couple of months ago, they let me borrow their spare and followed me to a tyre place so I could get it fixed)
Matt
I dont run one and i dont have the wheel cage either, and i dont have the jack either, no point having a jack to lift the car up if you have no wheel to put on :wink:
Mine never had one to start with :lol:
same here coops!
im runnin without mine 2 atm ...or tyre weld :?
havent got any brake down cover either :shock:
LaurenGTI
28-04-2006, 22:38
I have mine in still....bit pointless really as I dont have a clue how to change it!! :oops:
i do have a spare wheel, but its not in the cage as thats gone!, its strapped down in the boot, also got 2 tyre foam cans, and i dont have a jack as it was seized, just waiting on a free one to arrive at work!
you lot are gonna be ****ed then if you have no spare! or if you want to save more weight and not even have a acan of tyre foam then you is even more ****ed! :wink:
AA or RAC for you then jay! :lol:
clowo16v
29-04-2006, 00:36
AA or RAC for you then jay! :lol:
I've got an understanding dad haha
Matt
Smokey McPot
29-04-2006, 16:02
A gippo stole mine.
Nope, I'll just ring Green Flag if I have a puncture. Got a spare in the shed...
bought sum of that tyre weld stuff over the weekend 8)
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