Spare in a 182?

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

Ok currently, i have this....

It came with the car, brand new wheel, tyre, jack, also got the foam, complete with boot net.

I would like some space in my boot and it must be pretty "weighty" just wondered what you guys think... should i keep or ditch

(obviouly id keep the cans of foam)

 

[Jonff]

I'd personally keep it but I've had some bad luck when it comes to punctures etc. Alot on here do run without a spare though.

 

[Bazzon]

Depends how far you drive.

I drive a decent amount of miles and alot of my journeys are 150 miles + so i nearly always have a spare 16inch wheel in the boot.

I some times take it out when im back home or want to "enjoy" the car on some B road fun, but i would not drive on a motorway with out a spare wheel.

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

hmm good point, to be fair id say 99% of my journeys are within 4 miles of my house...

does the foam even work? and were exatly do you squirt it?

 

[Leeshez]

I have the same in m y 182. No room for luggage but hey. I aslo have a cd changer and astrage shelf too. Room for feck all but lol.

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

by taking it out will it really increase my acceleration? i mean come on...

 

[Bazzon]

by taking it out will it really increase my acceleration? i mean come on...

Yes because you have less weight. simple really.

 

[realnumber 1]

hmm good point, to be fair id say 99% of my journeys are within 4 miles of my house...

does the foam even work? and were exatly do you squirt it?

Lol.

 

[Marky_]

by taking it out will it really increase my acceleration? i mean come on...

Not only that but you'll also shorten your braking distances.

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

Not only that but you'll also shorten your braking distances.

i understand and agree but is it really worth it? what would you do?

 

[Da]

I'd take it out unless I was travelling a 50 miles plus journey. Do you have AA/RAC cover?

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

I'd take it out unless I was travelling a 50 miles plus journey. Do you have AA/RAC cover?

nope cba with that lol

 

[Damo_Sport]

my car doesnt come with a spare. and its gonna stay that way tbh, if it gets a puncture il juse use the repair kit and get it fixed ASAP

 

[Jay Payne]

^ blow out and your screwed, repair kits arent magic

 

[sideways danny]

Find a space saver from another car if you want more room. My car came with a full size wheel in a half depth wheel well, so you get a big bulge in the boot. I got a spacesaver from a skyline when i changed to 5 stud hubs (200sx BTW so no good to you directly )

 

[ChrisPearson]

Mine came straight out as soon as i bought the car.

I have a phone if i get a puncture.

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

what you taken it out of the 172?

 

[ChrisPearson]

Yes,came out 5 mins after i got it home.

 

[Jay Payne]

Yea coz it makes the car sooo much faster

 

[ChrisPearson]

Nope because i can sell it for £50.

Didnt you strip out your clio anyway?

 

[Damo_Sport]

^ blow out and your screwed, repair kits arent magic

nope i agree, but got free greenflag cover with natwest so all good

 

[Jay Payne]

Nope because i can sell it for £50.

Didnt you strip out your clio anyway?

Yes but I run with a spare on the road. Had to use it once too

 

[Jay Payne]

nope i agree, but got free greenflag cover with natwest so all good

Top job

 

[ChrisPearson]

I have RAC anyway if not id probably keep it in

 

[Jay Payne]

I have RAC anyway if not id probably keep it in

Read your terms and conditions booklet.

 

[ChrisPearson]

why

 

[Jay Payne]

page 21

Costs
Cover shall not include the following:

4. Any costs incurred as a result of you failing to carry a serviceable spare tyre and wheel,

Please note: Motorised vehicles that are manufactured without the provision of a spare wheel will be
considered on their individual merits. Assistance in changing a wheel is covered, subject to you
carrying a serviceable spare as specified above.

So 182 is fine as they dont come with one but if you have a 172 etc that comes with one but you left it at home, you are 'potentialy' liable for towing costs

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

owned

 

[Damo_Sport]

page 21

So 182 is fine as they dont come with one but if you have a 172 etc that comes with one but you left it at home, you are 'potentialy' liable for towing costs

Good my 182 is ok then

 

[ForceIndia]

I always run a spare. Not fun if you get a flat miles from home at night and end up waiting an hour plus for an RAC van. Just get a space saver, will do the job.

 

[Jay Payne]

^ the man speeks sense

 

[ForceIndia]

Plus, if you never remove the spare James, you'll never notice any weight difference (not that I think you would anyway).

 

[Damo_Sport]

oh i agree about going flat. when i go to north wales next year * 6 hours or so drive* Im gonna get a spare and take it with me though lol

 

[Jay Payne]

You can get a vw or vauxhall space saver. The stud patern is the same but you need to make the centre bigger to make it fit over the hub

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

i wont be getting a different one its wether i keep it in or take it out

 

[ForceIndia]

i wont be getting a different one its wether i keep it in or take it out

If that's the choice, keep it in fella. Won't do any harm, and you'll only need to use it once (or get stuck without it) to appreciate it.

 

[wsc]

Stupid question, but if you try to change the tyre on the road side, what do you do about the alloy?

 

[ChrisPearson]

Ya whaaa?

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

Stupid question, but if you try to change the tyre on the road side, what do you do about the alloy?

pmsl

 

[ForceIndia]

Stupid question, but if you try to change the tyre on the road side, what do you do about the alloy?

I'm lol'ing so hard!