fourfinches Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 OH has been out looking at cars today and came back with lots of info and brochures - I was amazed when looking at the info to find that lots of new cars don't have a spare wheel . Apparantly they have a puncture repair kit and if the damage is worse you have to phone up your roadside assistance company to fit a new tyre. Maybe its just me but I wouldn't want to have to wait a couple of hours for someone to come to fix the car when I could do it myself (if I can get the wheel nuts off! ) If everyone is phoning for assistance to bring a spare won't we have to wait longer and I guess the cost will go up too. Morag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 A while back OH & I test drove a car and just like you Morag were shocked that it didnt have a spare wheel just this spray can of stuff you pumped into the wheel. You would have thought if you were buying a new car with all whistles & bells it would have a spare wheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Mine doesn't have a spare for three reasons: 1: It would weigh the car down too much 2. There's no space to store one, and 3. The front and back wheels are different sizes, so I'd have to carry two!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I've got a funny little temporary wheel in my car. You are supposed to drive it for the shortest time possible..ie to the nearest garage and at no more than 50 mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lailapet Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 3. The front and back wheels are different sizes, so I'd have to carry two!! Or if you're REALLY unlucky 2 of each size... My car is so old that it DOES have a spare wheel, but I'd phone for assistance in all cases if I would have to fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I would have to stack them up on my head..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 In a Carmen Miranda sort of way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Mine doesn't have a spare for three reasons:1: It would weigh the car down too much 2. There's no space to store one, and 3. The front and back wheels are different sizes, so I'd have to carry two!! What type of car do you have Annie? (It sounds slightly odd, and perhaps expensive!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Mine doesn't have a spare for three reasons:1: It would weigh the car down too much 2. There's no space to store one, and 3. The front and back wheels are different sizes, so I'd have to carry two!! What type of car do you have Annie? (It sounds slightly odd, and perhaps expensive!) I think it is a Lotus, very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 You have to watch the foam spray can stuff it can totally destroy the wheel and you end up having to buy a whole new rim as well as the tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 As Louise said, avoid the spray foam like the plague. It's for true emergency use only (like you're stuck in the Highlands of Scotland a hundred miles from mobile phone reception) because it will mean you have to buy not just a new tyre but a new wheel as well. Not supplying a spare wheel in any car except the smallest is just lame IMO (I accept that a Smart car might not have room for one!). The thin spare wheels that most cars have had for a couple of decades are perfectly fine for the purpose in the vast majority of cases. Perhaps you could buy a spare wheel and strap it into your boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Perhaps you could buy a spare wheel and strap it into your boot? erm.... I don't think so..... and there's nothing lame about my car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 My old Mazda had a skinny spare which just fitted into the boot and was needed once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 My Mini (Mortimer) came without a spare wheel. I realised this after a puncture! Just that gunk you put in the tyre and a number to call! I opted for the recovery. 'MINI assist' was there in 15 minutes and took me to the local garage! Would still prefer a spare though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 As Louise said, avoid the spray foam like the plague. It's for true emergency use only (like you're stuck in the Highlands of Scotland a hundred miles from mobile phone reception) Like where Louise lives then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yes, but remember this important equation Christian: Spare wheel = LESS SHOPPING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Ummmmmmmm maybe Actually mobile reception is okay near me as there are a couple of masts but up in the highland no chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yes, but remember this important equation Christian: Spare wheel = LESS SHOPPING OMG I forgot about that! Good point Annie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Perhaps you could buy a spare wheel and strap it into your boot? erm.... I don't think so..... and there's nothing lame about my car! STOP IT ANNIE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Lovely car Annie with or without a spare wheel........ I was also suprised when i bought my new car not to have a spare the dealer told me that you can drive on them up to 50 MPH until you can get them repaired they are called Run Flat tyres............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I'll have to go and look at my car now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
