To Spare or Not to Spare?

[goodrealm]

I noticed that new parallel import Honda cars do not have a spare tyre, instead they have a can of tyre sealant. Bet this really helps improve the FC as without the spare tyre, the car is lighter. So I wonder how many Lations do that too.

[david1881]

I am also considering this tire sealant.  It's very convenient and time saving.  Maybe can dump the spare to save petrol too.   

[iagree]

Sure have spare tyre leh, it comes free mah.

But, one thing, i never pump air to the tyres! How regular to check the tyre pressure ah?

[darrylker]

Sure have spare tyre leh, it comes free mah.

But, one thing, i never pump air to the tyres! How regular to check the tyre pressure ah?

Which typre? For our ride's tyres, usually check fortnightly....for the spare tyre, check during servicing every 6 mths...

[Silver]

I noticed that new parallel import Honda cars do not have a spare tyre, instead they have a can of tyre sealant. Bet this really helps improve the FC as without the spare tyre, the car is lighter. So I wonder how many Lations do that too.

any idea of the cost of the sealant?

[HJB]

I consider my spare tyre as buying insurance.

True that most flat tyre cases are mere punctured but also cases of total tyre write off. So better safe than sorry, esp for MY-trippers.

[aerosignal]

I consider my spare tyre as buying insurance.

True that most flat tyre cases are mere punctured but also cases of total tyre write off. So better safe than sorry, esp for MY-trippers.

Same sentiment. My first flat on my Latio is a 2" x 2" blow out on the side wall of the crappy Toyo tires (9000+km). Other time was when I was in the U.S. my camry's front tire blew to shreds on the highway. What's left of the tire damaged the whole wheel well... So, best to carry spare.

[lyh1280]

any idea of the cost of the sealant?

Yeap, main reason to switch to a tyre sealant will be the cost (comparing cost of spare tyre and a sealant by the car manufacturers). For us, the spare tyre aldy come FOC, so better to hv it in the boot. We can take it out if the sealant cost is reasonable, as u can save some petrol by reducing the boot weight (altho not much i guess).

Anybody bought this sealant before? How long will it expired?

Btw, our spare tyre no need to pump air la.. it is a solid tyre..   go n check it out.

[aerosignal]

Btw, our spare tyre no need to pump air la.. it is a solid tyre..   go n check it out.

Mine is not solid. It is the regular Toyo. So is my dad's. Twice I had to inflate it when it was put to use.
I think it varies from batch to batch. Mine is Apr 06.

[lyh1280]

Mine is not solid. It is the regular Toyo. So is my dad's. Twice I had to inflate it when it was put to use.
I think it varies from batch to batch. Mine is Apr 06.

Oic.. tot all of us have the same solid tyre.. mine was Jul 05 batch. Guess all the new 1 hv the normal Toyo tyres then..

[darrylker]

Oic.. tot all of us have the same solid tyre.. mine was Jul 05 batch. Guess all the new 1 hv the normal Toyo tyres then..

Same here, mine was the solid tyre as well, batch was Oct 07... have yet to use my spare tyre...hope it'll continue like this...

[goodrealm]

Seems that majority favour carrying the sapre tyre in the boot but guys don't you all think if we take out our spare tyres wouldn't it lessen the load in our Latio's boot? Thus reducing FC and save $$$?

[darrylker]

Seems that majority favour carrying the sapre tyre in the boot but guys don't you all think if we take out our spare tyres wouldn't it lessen the load in our Latio's boot? Thus reducing FC and save $$$?

Thought abt this idea before...but as mentioned by HJB our spare tyre is like an insurance...sometimes wont know when tyre punctured, unless regular checks on our ride & tyre pressure...secondly, I don't know where to keep my spare tyre....storeroom no space...

[david1881]

I would prefer to use the tire sealant, just 2 mins job than to change tire for 20mins at the road side.  Safer too, some drunken driver might knock you down while jacking. 
Furthermore, the shop uses air wrench to tighten those wheels, you'll be half dead after loosening one screw..... haha....

[lyh1280]

I would prefer to use the tire sealant, just 2 mins job than to change tire for 20mins at the road side.  Safer too, some drunken driver might knock you down while jacking. 
Furthermore, the shop uses air wrench to tighten those wheels, you'll be half dead after loosening one screw..... haha....

Yes, tyre sealant will b more convenient.. n less weight in ur boot. Talking about opening/loosening the nuts, it happened to my fren with punctured tyre, where he gave up after trying to loosen them, cannot open/loosen at all, and no choice to call tow truck to tow to the workshop.. haha... very tight man, u ll know when u kena urself.. hopefully u can open/loosen them.. :)

[liewks]

Solid spare tyre? Really? I've seen T-spares which are skinny and need higher than normal inflation pressures, but I've never come across solid spare tyres. No valve stems?

[CustomGolf]

Same here, mine was the solid tyre as well, batch was Oct 07... have yet to use my spare tyre...hope it'll continue like this...

You mean one piece of solid rubber? THis I've got to see to believe, must be heavy. Always thought only aeroplane use solid rubber tyres.

[aerosignal]

I would prefer to use the tire sealant, just 2 mins job than to change tire for 20mins at the road side.  Safer too, some drunken driver might knock you down while jacking. 
Furthermore, the shop uses air wrench to tighten those wheels, you'll be half dead after loosening one screw..... haha....

Actually, I change flat only takes just slightly more than 10 mins. Other reason is because with my full size Toyo, I can go about my normal schedule until I happy then go get my punctured tire fixed. The "fix-flats" have a range and speed limit. The one kena knock by drunk is really nothing left to say. But so far, so heng for me. Had to deploy triangle once on benjamin shears bridge to help car infront of me but touch wood still ok.

I guess in Singapore it is up to personal comfort levels because help is so close by. Alot of people call tow trucks or AA anyway. However, those going to MY better beware.

[darrylker]

You mean one piece of solid rubber? THis I've got to see to believe, must be heavy. Always thought only aeroplane use solid rubber tyres.

You are right...rather heavy tyres...always forgot to ask my SC regarding this issue if they have given me the wrong spare tyre...