Spare tyre - what do you do??

[lawsy]

more of a thinking aloud thread, but got me thinking.

now i've gne up to 33" tyres my 'spare' isnt part of the set and fi needed it would be almost 4" smaller in diameter

so not the best solution obviously to run it out of size

so what do yo all do?? thinking aloud quetion more than anything

splash out and carry a new tyre n rim on the back/underneath or
just stick with the odd size you have or just not worry about the spare at all

i'm contemplating changing the tailgate for a non tyre carrier type and not worrying about a spare for day to day, if going out off roading/laning throw a spare in the back, but if going on a long trip, put the hanger back on..

i know what wil happen tho, first time i dont have the spare i'll get a puncture...

[biosurf]

I would always carry a spare so I have a matching one to my 33's (it also looks cool)

For now if if you are adamant you don't want to carry one have a can of Tyre Weld in the boot. It wont get you out of all situ's but will if you have a small puncture

[rich2484]

make up a brace and bolt it against the back window. actually looks good. and easy to get to.

came up with this after i lost the tool to lower the wheel from underneath

[lawsy]

I would always carry a spare so I have a matching one to my 33's (it also looks cool)

For now if if you are adamant you don't want to carry one have a can of Tyre Weld in the boot. It wont get you out of all situ's but will if you have a small puncture

i'm not adamant i wont, as said was just thinking aloud about ideas

if money allowed i'd have bought another 16x10 and got the samesize spare, but i was pushing it just to get 4...

make up a brace and bolt it against the back window. actually looks good. and easy to get to.

came up with this after i lost the tool to lower the wheel from underneath

i've got the wheell hanger, so thats not needed - if anything i woudl prefer not to have it

i'm guessing then your answer is, you've made a frame to carry a spare..

[rich2484]

yeah i did. but when i off road i carry 3 spares. lighned up on the back. but then its not really used for much else unless i have to get into forests for a job.

[Rustinho]

I got a matching 33/12.50/15 spare when I got the other 4 wheels sorted. It just isn't worth the risk of getting stuck somewhere (remote or not) without it.

[MWS]

more of a thinking aloud thread, but got me thinking.

now i've gne up to 33" tyres my 'spare' isnt part of the set and fi needed it would be almost 4" smaller in diameter

so not the best solution obviously to run it out of size

so what do yo all do?? thinking aloud quetion more than anything

splash out and carry a new tyre n rim on the back/underneath or
just stick with the odd size you have or just not worry about the spare at all

i'm contemplating changing the tailgate for a non tyre carrier type and not worrying about a spare for day to day, if going out off roading/laning throw a spare in the back, but if going on a long trip, put the hanger back on..

i know what wil happen tho, first time i dont have the spare i'll get a puncture...

Hi Steve Don't know if this helps, but here's a chap in Spain, running 35"s with a full size spare......Cheers....Mick.

[TonyN]

If you don't have lockers or LSD's any size tyre will get you home.

We have a 33" spare on back just fine.

Also think about one of these...

http://www.safetyseal.com/store/offroad.htm

I've seen some huge gashes plugged with these, and have used mine for 2 nail holes now. They are fantasic (I can get them shipped if you have trouble finding one)

[KERRSURF]

I have a 33 on my rear carrier.

[flounderbout]

If you don't have lockers or LSD's any size tyre will get you home.

We have a 33" spare on back just fine.

Also think about one of these...

http://www.safetyseal.com/store/offroad.htm

I've seen some huge gashes plugged with these, and have used mine for 2 nail holes now. They are fantasic (I can get them shipped if you have trouble finding one)

'Scuse my ignorance squire, but ow does that work then?

[TonyN]

Google Safety Seal, they have vids and pics. While legally you're only allowed to repair punctures on the tread area, I've seen 1" long gashes in sidewalls repaired and hold air to get you at least off the trail. They are brilliant for nail and screw holes. I had a huge hole from a bit of wire sticking of some re-enforced concrete thats been repaired about 3 years now. :-)

[yoshie]

Island sell them in the UK

http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/tyre-pun...acturers_id=27

I think Devon 4x4 also sell them.

ARB Version

http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Tire-Accessories/40.aspx

Loads of dirt cheap versions on eblag

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/car-Tubeless-T...item45f344df5d

[TonyN]

Cool, I bought my Safety Seal kit back from the US after a trip to the Rubicon, and seeing first hand how useful they are, so not had to find one in the UK.

[stormforce]

these repair kits aren't meant to be used on road vehicles.When i had in puncture in one of Lucifers tyres ATS said about using one of these repairs but they weren't allowed to on road vehicles

[yoshie]

these repair kits aren't meant to be used on road vehicles.When i had in puncture in one of Lucifers tyres ATS said about using one of these repairs but they weren't allowed to on road vehicles

Rich you are correct they are illegal for use on UK roads.{as is speeding } However, it beats walking and lets you carry on playing in the mud.