FUG Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Does anyone roll around with simply a can of fix a flat or similar product in the car as opposed to spare wheel, jack etc? I know a few people remove the spare and associated tools from the boot as a weight saving excercise. Just wondering how practical (or impractical) this is?! I think i would rather save the weight (and thus fuel economy) and utilise the can then change the wheel once home to ensure lit conditions, flat surface, safe away from potential busy roads etc etc or get her to the garage without flaffing around too much myself! Quote
Keyser Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I roll around with a mobile phone and an RAC card - but no one said I was sensible Quote
FUG Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 Haha same here, made two call outs in the past neither tyre/wheel related however I would assume they would try put the spare on for you and flaff around for some time locating the locking wheel tool, mounting points etc not to mention the time they take in reaching you (both times I called out was in winter freezing my bollocks off waiting!) Im liking the idea of simply pumping and going as an interim remedy ?? Quote
Ekona Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I have to, as the 911 has no spare. I will never, ever use it though: If I get a puncture, I'm calling the brakedown people. Removing the weight from the boot of the Zed isn't a good idea unless you're absolutely sure about what you're doing, as you'll end up with a car far more prone to oversteer. I always left mine in. Quote
FUG Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 Yeah I'm aware they never seem to put spares on new cars these days. Cost saving measure plus a large percentage of drivers don't know how to change a wheel I assume With regards to the zed becoming more tail happy is this really noticeable then? There must be a fair weight under that boot lining. Quote
Ekona Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 The biggest issue is that all the weight there is very low down, which is ideal for handling purposes so when you remove it the rear comes up, reducing grip. Add in that removing rearward weight any way will push the weight balance forward... You can get round it, and an experienced competent drive would use the less weight to their advantage, but for the road I'd much rather have a spare in to get me home if I need to. Quote
BulletMagnet Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 In the recent snowy weather in our area FUG, I'd advise keeping the spare in, trust me 1 Quote
marzman Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 If you use the canned stuff does it not make it impossible for any punctures to be repaired? That would put me right off.... Quote
FUG Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 Very true indeed it wouldn't be till summer just putting a feeler out there tbh to see how many people do it and take the spare out. My commute is only ten miles and had a few wobbles tonight :O Quote
FUG Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 If you use the canned stuff does it not make it impossible for any punctures to be repaired? That would put me right off.... The latex sealant can be cleaned and rinsed out prior to any permanent repair apparently Quote
Aliensurfer Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I've been driving 18 years doing over 40k a year for the past 5 at least and I've never had a puncture in my life.. Although, I may just have jinxed it. Quote
Pnthrblkzs Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I carried a can around in one of my old cars that didnt have a spare, never used it though so can't comment. I've also read that after using this stuff you cannot repair the tyre meaning 1 puncture will cost close the £400 for 2 new tyres!! Quote
FUG Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 According to the manufacturers book it can be cleaned out and not affect permenant repair of tyres? Quote
evilscorp Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 AA once said they would normally charge a towing fee if the car is ment to have a spare but it is not kept in the car(Had to say the spare was flat and away for a repair) tyre weld wasnt much good when I noticed the tyre had a blowout. Quote
ChrisS Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 All 370 owners do, unless they buy their own spare wheel and kit like a few of us have. That Ebized fellow started it,he'll put a piccy up soon. Quote
cs2000 Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 In the recent snowy weather in our area FUG, I'd advise keeping the spare in, trust me i CANNOT agree more! Quote
Dblock Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 If you use the canned stuff does it not make it impossible for any punctures to be repaired? That would put me right off.... +1. Cleaning it must be a new thing as I heard the old stuff used to set like glue. Quote
FUG Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 As fate would have it I sustained a puncture on Saturday , big threaded bolt sticking out which I only noticed when wheel was on full lock! I guess I've tempted fate with this post!! Quote
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