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Ruddy tyres
« on: 14 September 2019, 18:00:11 »
I was sort of pleased when our car had not got a spare wheel. We used the space to good effect on our UK trips.

However when we got the car, I changed the front tyres as they were a bit cracked and were getting on a bit. Then we had a puncture in one of the fronts. The hole was big enough to put a finger in it. No puncture glue and electric pump kit could fix that. No problem. All car insurance here includes compulsary recovery ( including from home).

So new tyre. So much for Industry 93000 miles between punctures.

Today tyre pressure loss flashed on screen . Used the electric pump to good effect to re inflate. Went to local garage and predictably couldn't be repaired. Strange damage. Something had entered he edge of the tyre on the curved bit at an angle but not right the way through. So non repairable.

New tyre needed so had to have two as they are hot on the MOT here on different makes on same axle. Saturday so couldn't get matching Pirelli P zero as closing at 1.00pm

The guy was a bit put out when I said “ Are I they good tyres”? His response “Michelin, they are the best”. So now have Pilot sports .Bit disappointed as I always have all four same make. Hey Ho!
 
Only good news is , I kept the good tyre. My plan is to find a scrap yard and get a jack, tool kit and a spare full size alloy OR possibly a spacesaver and kit.

Anyone have experience of spacesavers or what to look for when buying S/H ?. The spare wheel well is big enough for a full size spare. Car is Mk7 Golf.
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #1 on: 14 September 2019, 18:29:54 »
If you can fit a full size, get one :y
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #2 on: 14 September 2019, 18:56:30 »
I usually buy a spare alloy to match the rest ,off ebay if alloys are fitted
saves driving round with that odd steel for weeks till you get round to a new tyre
UK MOT you can't have a space saver fitted to an axle for test ,tyre size must match across the axle 
on cars with steelies . I get a full size steel spare
getting a collection of new space savers though  ;D but they can go on a car that gets retired from the fleet (scrapped)
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #3 on: 14 September 2019, 19:14:01 »
The tyre you have kept will be no good if you buy a space saver.
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #4 on: 14 September 2019, 20:10:02 »
What pisses me right off is that a spare wheel and tyre are often seen as an optional extra these days..... :-\

My Omega (3) all came with a proper spare but on the Tata it was a £150 extra. :-\
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #5 on: 14 September 2019, 20:13:25 »
Quote from: STEMO on 14 September 2019, 19:14:01
The tyre you have kept will be no good if you buy a space saver.

Quite. Might be hard to get a full size alloy especially one that matches.
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #6 on: 14 September 2019, 20:22:31 »
Quote from: Varche on 14 September 2019, 20:13:25
Quote from: STEMO on 14 September 2019, 19:14:01
The tyre you have kept will be no good if you buy a space saver.

Quite. Might be hard to get a full size alloy especially one that matches.

loads of used wheels/tyres on ebay
got a pic of what's fitted ?
710 used
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #7 on: 14 September 2019, 20:22:47 »
Piffle... What size?
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #8 on: 14 September 2019, 20:25:53 »
My 2.6 saloon came with a spacesaver wheel, but I didn't like the speed/distance restrictions, so I fitted a proper one in its place - just! The carpeted cover is safely in my garage! :)

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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #9 on: 14 September 2019, 20:57:18 »
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 September 2019, 20:10:02
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My Omega (3) all came with a proper spare but  ....

But t wasn't the same size as the others though  ::)
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #10 on: 14 September 2019, 21:02:17 »
Quote from: Bigron on 14 September 2019, 20:25:53
My 2.6 saloon came with a spacesaver wheel, but I didn't like the speed/distance restrictions, so I fitted a proper one in its place - just! The carpeted cover is safely in my garage! :)

Ron.

but the smaller space saver is only intended to get you going again until you can get your tyre repaired or replaced. I can't see my full sized Merc wheels fitting in the spare wheel well.  ;) ;)
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #11 on: 14 September 2019, 21:02:29 »
Quote from: Andy B on 14 September 2019, 20:57:18
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 September 2019, 20:10:02
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My Omega (3) all came with a proper spare but  ....

But t wasn't the same size as the others though  ::)

True.....but it wasn't a can of foam either that is useless if you have a hole. :)
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #12 on: 14 September 2019, 21:03:24 »
I forgot to check properly, but I believe the GL well will take a full size...
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #13 on: 14 September 2019, 21:03:48 »
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 September 2019, 21:02:29
Quote from: Andy B on 14 September 2019, 20:57:18
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 September 2019, 20:10:02
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My Omega (3) all came with a proper spare but  ....

But t wasn't the same size as the others though  ::)

True.....but it wasn't a can of foam either that is useless if you have a hole. :)

True  :y :y
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Re: Ruddy tyres
« Reply #14 on: 14 September 2019, 21:04:34 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2019, 21:03:24
I forgot to check properly, but I believe the GL well will take a full size...

I've not tried .....  ;)
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