anyone keeps a spare wheel in boot?

[GPXXX]

nope, can't afford it LOL...!!

besides, i heard that the space-saver wheel in the boot cannot be used on the road because it is illegal (due to incorrect size and illegal tyres)

...so i removed it for less weight in the car. they weigh about 4-5kgs!!

[D-TRAIN]

No, space savers are not illegal. You can use them during an emergency with recommended travelling restrictions of 80km/h for a maximum distance of 80kms.

In NSW, check out the RTA doco http://members.ozemail.com.au/~crawfy/dl/vsi09.pdf which notes:

Space saver wheels and tyres should only be used in emergency situations and for as short a distance as possible. When your damaged wheel or tyre is repaired, you should put it back on the vehicle immediately.

So, carrying a space saver is better than nothing to save yourself some hassles as a person from the last Sydney cruise found out!

[elmo]

The dish in the boot is only big enuf for the space saver, so a 205 or watevr would not fit properly.
nless you made a fance cover or something???

[Chiangstar]

i actually just have that tyre foam stuff and a portable 12v air compressor... that way if i get a puncture...hopefully the tyre foam can temporarily seal it and the air compressor can give the tyre enough pressure to last me to the nearest gas station

[elmo]

depends how sideways you are when you hit that kerb
Tyres tend to tear like that, and the foams no good then, but hey everyone doesn't drive like me,...

[MattG]

Pump and foam is also no good if you wreck your rim, but I was thinking about the foam/pump thing myself.

M@

[Chiangstar]

hahahah i used to drive like that....but i kinda learnt my lesson in the national park when i met some debris on the road which made me go sideways into a hard surface so i take it "easier" now ... but still "spirited" heheh i didnt buy beefier swaybars for nothing

[elmo]

if the rims stuffed just drive it anyway, cause wont do that much damage to it in a few km.
Space savers are a good idea, they just look poxy.
Then again, they probably do that to embarrass you and stop you going too far with it on?

[rxboy]

The space saver does not come in any other sizes. When buying non-standard larger rims, you just have to check that the space saver will still be of a similar diameter as the new tyres.

The FTO owner's manual states that you should not exceed 50km/hr when driving on the spare tyre

[elmo]

the space saver has that max 80km/h for 80 km written on it hey?
So which is right, the tyre or the manual? or is it something to do with mechnaical damage?

[D-TRAIN]

Yeah, The Car Show (on Channel 9) did a segment on space savers. They had a interview with a tyre safety person. So, not a rule as such. It's not illegal to use them though.

But abit of common sense wouldn't go astray either.

[thecook]

damnit, cant take my spare 'for temporary use only' tyre out..... the subbies in the way! lol

[elmo]

Well if you cant use it in an emergency, you might aswell pull the sub out and remove the wheel and put the sub back. The space left would make a good spot to put amps etc....
Guess you'll be investing in the foam and one of those $6 compressors from supercheap?? (JEEZ six bucks for something like that eh.... a mate got one and has used it a dozen times, not bad for six bucks, cheaper than driving to a servo....)