Remove Spare Tyre

[Leean]

Hi,

I own a E46 318. Just a quick check with the bros here...will removing the spare tyre affect the weight distribution and handling of the car in any way? Thanks for sharing...

 

[kenntona]

Re: Remove Spare Tyre

Not if you replace it with 2 amps......

 

[SL2]

Re: Remove Spare Tyre

Hi,

I own a E46 318. Just a quick check with the bros here...will removing the spare tyre affect the weight distribution and handling of the car in any way? Thanks for sharing...

You should be able to feel the difference when you corner hard after removing the spare tyre from the boot. However, if my memory serves me well, I think it's against the law to remove your spare tyre if your car comes with one. I stand to be corrected about the law thingy though..

 

[totoseow]

Re: Remove Spare Tyre

You should be able to feel the difference when you corner hard after removing the spare tyre from the boot. However, if my memory serves me well, I think it's against the law to remove your spare tyre if your car comes with one. I stand to be corrected about the law thingy though..

really? got such a law? i removed it for a long time. big big difference. u accelerate better u handle better...that piece of 17" donut weighs like 18kg!

 

[SL2]

Re: Remove Spare Tyre

really? got such a law? i removed it for a long time. big big difference. u accelerate better u handle better...that piece of 17" donut weighs like 18kg!

It's a hear-say thingy..that's why I'm wondering if anyone can verify this info..

 

[gp]

Re: Remove Spare Tyre

How about the getting the tyre repair kit from Snowdog? Then we can all leave our spare tyre at home...Anyone here can share your experience with the kit?

""Airman Instant Tire Repair - rapid 12v air compressor with Dunlop tire sealant (included)

- easy to use, inflates tires and seals punctures in minutes
- convenient, good for up to 300km at a speed of 80kmh, works on any passenger tire!
- safe, approved by leading car manufacturers!

- for cars without spare tire (cars previously running on RFTs)
- for owners who want to lighten their car by removing the spare tire.
- serve as a second spare tire, just in case...

$120 Cash & Carry.

Interested parties, please give me a call @ 9685 2969.
Free delivery for 2 pieces and above.""

 

[totoseow]

Re: Remove Spare Tyre

but i read that this airman thing..only lets u pump the sealant into ur tire once. the next hit on the same tire u r gone. as the sealant that is pumped in cant do 2x once the first 'coat' has hardened.

 

[gp]

Re: Remove Spare Tyre

but i read that this airman thing..only lets u pump the sealant into ur tire once. the next hit on the same tire u r gone. as the sealant that is pumped in cant do 2x once the first 'coat' has hardened.

Hmm, like that I think I'll continue to lug my spare tyre around...Thanks

 

[TripleM]

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SL2 is right with regard to law thingy
but if gets random checked by police, tell him off by saying that ur spare tire is in some tire shop for repair....

 

[darkavgr]

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remove spare tyre--> carry less weight => better fuel consumption?
I've dumped my spare in store room for this reason alone
besides calling tow truck cost only about $40 to anywhere in Sg

 

[gabey]

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Hmm, like that I think I'll continue to lug my spare tyre around...Thanks

When i removed my spare tire, the backside rose by 3mm...that's how heavy it is. I think the Airman kit is great. It gets me to the tire repair shop and that's all i want it to do. My philosophy is to ditch a tire once it is punctured, don't believe in having it patched up although there are many opinions wrt safety. Depends on individual, to each his own.