chrisjones6699 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Has anyone ditched their spare for weight benefits and replaced it with a tyre in a can? would anyone think this to be a good idea or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introspect Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I've taken mine out. No tyre in a can though, that's what the AA are for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 yes ditched it for two tyre cans tbh though the zed has good weight distribution so unless you are replacing it with something it will probably worsen handling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 yes ditched it for two tyre cans tbh though the zed has good weight distribution so unless you are replacing it with something it will probably worsen handling That's a good point! Spare is staying until i can think of something to replace all that space with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 yes ditched it for two tyre cans tbh though the zed has good weight distribution so unless you are replacing it with something it will probably worsen handling +1 on the weight distribution. I was contemplating putting a foam insert with a toolkit and tyre can in, should be a bit closer to the spares weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 in day to day driving I would rather have the spare wheel. You wouldn't notice any difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 yes ditched it for two tyre cans tbh though the zed has good weight distribution so unless you are replacing it with something it will probably worsen handling +1 on the weight distribution. I was contemplating putting a foam insert with a toolkit and tyre can in, should be a bit closer to the spares weight. is there any point if your keeping the same weight? at least make it useful like fitting nos bottles or amps or something other than a bad replacement for something that works better and weighs the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 yes ditched it for two tyre cans tbh though the zed has good weight distribution so unless you are replacing it with something it will probably worsen handling +1 on the weight distribution. I was contemplating putting a foam insert with a toolkit and tyre can in, should be a bit closer to the spares weight. is there any point if your keeping the same weight? at least make it useful like fitting nos bottles or amps or something other than a bad replacement for something that works better and weighs the same i was thinking audio stuff etc yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 The 370 comes with a can and no spare. Mine dosen't any more as it has a spare, so I am carying more weight but when I go to th depths of Wales and Scotland I feel a whole lot more at ease knowing I can get home if I have a puncture. If you have anything other than a very basic puncture there is a good chance the 'air in a can jobby' won't get you home. And for those who rely on the breakdown services -if you are in a poor signal area you may have a long wait........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 The 370 comes with a can and no spare. Mine dosen't any more as it has a spare, so I am carying more weight but when I go to th depths of Wales and Scotland I feel a whole lot more at ease knowing I can get home if I have a puncture. If you have anything other than a very basic puncture there is a good chance the 'air in a can jobby' won't get you home. And for those who rely on the breakdown services -if you are in a poor signal area you may have a long wait........... +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 The 370 comes with a can and no spare. Mine dosen't any more as it has a spare, so I am carying more weight but when I go to th depths of Wales and Scotland I feel a whole lot more at ease knowing I can get home if I have a puncture. If you have anything other than a very basic puncture there is a good chance the 'air in a can jobby' won't get you home. And for those who rely on the breakdown services -if you are in a poor signal area you may have a long wait........... +1 +2 - but if someone does want to lose the spare wheel, I'm more than happy to have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Ditched my spare wheel ages ago and i think it has been good think from handling and weight saving perspective. I have got 2 cans and never had to use them Note: if you have 19" then the spare wheel is useless anyway Unless you can source 19" re-lacement or get after market space savers with a compressor like the Porkers. Chris make me an offer for the spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Ditched my spare wheel ages ago and i think it has been good think from handling and weight saving perspective. I have got 2 cans and never had to use them Note: if you have 19" then the spare wheel is useless anyway Unless you can source 19" re-lacement or get after market space savers with a compressor like the Porkers. Chris make me an offer for the spare Will probably be useless if you have a BBK aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Ditched my spare wheel ages ago and i think it has been good think from handling and weight saving perspective. I have got 2 cans and never had to use them Note: if you have 19" then the spare wheel is useless anyway Unless you can source 19" re-lacement or get after market space savers with a compressor like the Porkers. Chris make me an offer for the spare Will probably be useless if you have a BBK aswell That true, well noted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 How much does the spare weigh?? And what is its location? (ideally as a distance from an axle to make the maths easy) I would like to work out it's effect on weight distribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 is there any point if your keeping the same weight? at least make it useful like fitting nos bottles or amps or something other than a bad replacement for something that works better and weighs the same I think there could be an opportunity here.... Think of all the people that have sold their Zed for 'family' reasons, i.e. only room for 2. Surely someone could develop a spare wheel recess child seat? I'm already on the Dragon's Den website Bring it on Ballantyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 easy lift mat remove spare lift mat throw in child drop mat squish down like wheelie bin lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 easy lift mat remove spare lift mat throw in child drop mat squish down like wheelie bin lid Exactly although to comply with H&S I would probably make a hole in the mat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 easy lift mat remove spare lift mat throw in child drop mat squish down like wheelie bin lid Exactly although to comply with H&S I would probably make a hole in the mat... H&S is over rated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You just reminded me i dont even know where my spare is. or the lid that goes on top. or the mat that goes on top of the lid. thats why the boot looks decent haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You just reminded me i dont even know where my child is. or the lid that goes on top. or the mat that goes on top of the lid. thats why the boot looks decent haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You just reminded me i dont even know where my child is. or the lid that goes on top. or the mat that goes on top of the lid. thats why the boot looks decent haha haha if i had kids m8...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrh Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 How much does the spare weigh?? Normal wheels are 20-25kg so lets say a spacesaver is about 16kg... Car plus driver is at about 1600kg... So the spacesaver is only 1% of the cars weight! There's 750kg sitting on the back wheels and the spare is only 2% of that. Fuel level makes a bigger difference... The petrol in a full tank weighs over 50kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 How much does the spare weigh?? Normal wheels are 20-25kg so lets say a spacesaver is about 16kg... Car plus driver is at about 1600kg... So the spacesaver is only 1% of the cars weight! There's 750kg sitting on the back wheels and the spare is only 2% of that. Fuel level makes a bigger difference... The petrol in a full tank weighs over 50kg Cheers thats the sort of answer i was after!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 How much does the spare weigh?? Normal wheels are 20-25kg so lets say a spacesaver is about 16kg... Car plus driver is at about 1600kg... So the spacesaver is only 1% of the cars weight! There's 750kg sitting on the back wheels and the spare is only 2% of that. Fuel level makes a bigger difference... The petrol in a full tank weighs over 50kg Spacesaver wont be more than 10kg with the tools i wouldnt think. on a roadster almost doubles the boot space tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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