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Cars don't come with spares anymore.. Best side of road option
Posted on 9/23/21 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 9/23/21 at 3:02 pm
I have used tire sealants with great success on lawn tractors such as slime, but fix a flat in the past just did not do much.
Ideally you pull over and at least put a tire plug in the thing, but may not be ideal without getting the tire off the car.
Anyone that uses cars without a spare just keep a bottle of slime or something of the like? Vs buying run-flats?
Ideally you pull over and at least put a tire plug in the thing, but may not be ideal without getting the tire off the car.
Anyone that uses cars without a spare just keep a bottle of slime or something of the like? Vs buying run-flats?
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Posted on 9/23/21 at 3:24 pm to UltimaParadox
Don't tell us you have a Ferrari and can't find the spare...
Leave it on the side of the road with the keys....I'll bring you a spare.
Leave it on the side of the road with the keys....I'll bring you a spare.
Posted on 9/23/21 at 3:31 pm to bluedragon
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Don't tell us you have a Ferrari and can't find the spare...
???
You might be shocked at how many cars don't come with spares anymore
Study in 2018 over a third already...
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Not really. About a third of new cars today do not come with a spare tire, though they may be equipped with a compressor and sealant kit to temporarily fix a flat tire. Some cars without spares come with “run-flat” tires, which are designed to operate for a limited distance after losing air from a typical puncture.
Consumer reports in 2018
This post was edited on 9/23/21 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 9/23/21 at 5:52 pm to UltimaParadox
I usually just have it as an add-on to my auto insurance. Offers 100 mile tow range. Pretty sure it is under $50/year.
Posted on 9/23/21 at 7:08 pm to fightin tigers
quote:Like GEICO Emergency Road Service? Mine's literally $11 2 vehicles for 6 months.
I usually just have it as an add-on to my auto insurance. Offers 100 mile tow range. Pretty sure it is under $50/year.
But, just FYI, a lot of those companies will change the tire, but will not provide said tire...
Posted on 9/23/21 at 7:29 pm to dhuck20
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You might be shocked at how many cars don't come with spares anymore
Study in 2018 over a third already...
I was joking ...Unfortunately was in Tuscaloosa all day ....You lose all sense of humor while there.
Posted on 9/23/21 at 7:46 pm to bluedragon
I purchased a 2019 Kia Sportage for my wife (no pics will be
furnished) in which I opted for an additional accessory spare tire. Trusting one of the fix a flat deals is not an option for me.
furnished) in which I opted for an additional accessory spare tire. Trusting one of the fix a flat deals is not an option for me.
Posted on 9/24/21 at 5:54 am to UltimaParadox
Wife's car has a compressor and a tire sealant canister made to work with that compressor. We had 1 issue. Luckily there are tire places every 2 miles where we live. Literally filled the tire and drove through parking lots to get it patched. Not sure how good the sealant is far longer drives. We have roadside service and will replace these tires with run flats.
Posted on 9/24/21 at 7:39 am to UltimaParadox
My personal opinion - Don't buy a car that does not come with a spare tire. Just don't buy it.
Compressors and fix a flat can fix SOME tire issues, but a spare fixes ALL issues.
And run flats are great if you only plan to get a flat M-F 8am-5pm. But what about nights/weekends/holidays when tire stores are closed?
Also, never use fix a flat, always use slime.
Compressors and fix a flat can fix SOME tire issues, but a spare fixes ALL issues.
And run flats are great if you only plan to get a flat M-F 8am-5pm. But what about nights/weekends/holidays when tire stores are closed?
Also, never use fix a flat, always use slime.
This post was edited on 9/24/21 at 7:46 am
Posted on 9/24/21 at 7:54 am to UltimaParadox
Luckily a spare is usually an option. I would never drive a car without a spare personally.
Posted on 9/24/21 at 8:01 am to UltimaParadox
I used to always have a tire patch kit, some detergent, and a bike pump in the truck when I worked construction and would pick up nails onsite a lot. Most of the time I didn't even have to take the tire off.
Posted on 9/24/21 at 8:19 am to footballdude
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but a spare fixes ALL issues.
Well, I hope you never get two flat tires at the same time.
Posted on 9/24/21 at 8:40 am to nes2010
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I used to always have a tire patch kit, some detergent, and a bike pump in the truck when I worked construction and would pick up nails onsite a lot
Based on this thread this might be still the best option.
Probably just stick with a canister of slime tire sealant if I am in a pinch I guess
Posted on 9/24/21 at 10:40 am to UltimaParadox
I’m just curious how a thread on car spare tires fits on the Home & Garden board? 
Posted on 9/24/21 at 11:51 am to ibldprplgld
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I’m just curious how a thread on car spare tires fits on the Home & Garden board?
Actually get real answers here, really does not fit anywhere else
Posted on 9/24/21 at 12:14 pm to fightin tigers
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I usually just have it as an add-on to my auto insurance.
I called State Farm roadside assistance for a tow when my alternator died. They said no problem. They set up a tow truck and said the tow truck should be there in 6 hours
Posted on 9/24/21 at 2:51 pm to weadjust
I have used AAA and their contractors have taken 1-2hrs easy.
Posted on 9/25/21 at 6:55 am to TigersnJeeps
Lexus does
Posted on 9/25/21 at 7:39 am to weadjust
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They said no problem. They set up a tow truck and said the tow truck should be there in 6 hours
This. Or as said if it’s the weekend and you get a flat in a small town or traveling the chances of finding a tire store open arent great.
Crazy idea for you OP, but buying an aftermarket spare is ALWAYs an option also.
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