Spacesaver wheel

[ronk]

In my opinion space savers are a flawed logic solution to a potential problem - There has to be a space to put the full sized punctured wheel? No doubt wet and covered in muck - So why not carry a full sized wheel?

[Smartbear]

In my opinion space savers are a flawed logic solution to a potential problem - There has to be a space to put the full sized punctured wheel? No doubt wet and covered in muck - So why not carry a full sized wheel?

Because it’s less inconvenient to carry around a smaller wheel for long periods of time than it is a bulky, full sized one?
Rob

[ronk]

In my opinion space savers are a flawed logic solution to a potential problem - There has to be a space to put the full sized punctured wheel? No doubt wet and covered in muck - So why not carry a full sized wheel?

Because it’s less inconvenient to carry around a smaller wheel for long periods of time than it is a bulky, full sized one?
Rob

I understand that part as most of the time the boot space is empty - hence, plenty of room for a full size spare.
Going on holiday the boot space is limited - No space for a full sized spare only a space saver - What happens after a flat?

[Smartbear]

In my opinion space savers are a flawed logic solution to a potential problem - There has to be a space to put the full sized punctured wheel? No doubt wet and covered in muck - So why not carry a full sized wheel?

Because it’s less inconvenient to carry around a smaller wheel for long periods of time than it is a bulky, full sized one?
Rob

I understand that part as most of the time the boot space is empty - hence, plenty of room for a full size spare.
Going on holiday the boot space is limited - No space for a full sized spare only a space saver - What happens after a flat?

Rats tails!
Rob

[Pbondar]

On an E89 the space saver doesn’t really work if you are touring..unless you regulate yourself to driving with the top up with your baggage and space saver en route, then , when getting to your stop, getting your luggage out, then ,cruising locally with your top down and space saver in the boot...depends on your level of paranoia..the reality isrun flats are destroyed within 50 miles and are a mandatory replace as soon as they go flat ..so there is no easy solution..even my xc70 doesn’t have a wheel well that can take a full sized wheel

A local colleague ex special ops police says they used rat tails / plugs as fixed often for 100s of miles at very naughty speeds

[flybobbie]

My local tyre fitter uses rat tails for lorries and tractors.
His advice was to tie a knot in them before you push them through, as they stay in more secure.
And said don't use the gunk stuff, it makes a right mess of the inside of the wheels and tyres.

[ronk]

I’ve got some rats tails in a cubby hole in the boot along with a compressor - I’d be interested in the knot procedure tho?

[Smartbear]

I’ve got some rats tails in a cubby hole in the boot along with a compressor - I’d be interested in the knot procedure tho?

I’ve used them several times without knots, never had an issue with them
Rob

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Will an 18" space saver fit over the front brakes?