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Offline FamilyManz

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Spare Tire
« on: July 12, 2008, 05:26:03 PM »
Just took out my spare tire to see any significant in FC.

Wow.... tat thingy weight abt 15~16kg :cool2:

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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2008, 06:21:04 PM »
Took out my spare abt 1.5 mths back. No diff in FC for me but car feels a little lighter while moving off :) Got myself a mini air compressor just in case oso..
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2008, 07:09:23 PM »
Quote from: FamilyManz on July 12, 2008, 05:26:03 PM
Just took out my spare tire to see any significant in FC.

Wow.... tat thingy weight abt 15~16kg :cool2:



Bro at least your spare tyre has nicer rims, my spare tyre has one of those black rims that weigh a ton too!  :blink:
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2008, 07:10:25 PM »
Quote from: totallypatrick on July 12, 2008, 06:21:04 PM
Took out my spare abt 1.5 mths back. No diff in FC for me but car feels a little lighter while moving off :) Got myself a mini air compressor just in case oso..

Juz wondering: Do you still keep your spare tyre at hm or sell off?  ::)
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2008, 09:34:06 PM »
Quote from: FamilyManz on July 12, 2008, 05:26:03 PM
Just took out my spare tire to see any significant in FC.

Wow.... tat thingy weight abt 15~16kg :cool2:



huh??? how come ur spare tyre is  sport rim har?
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Offline FamilyManz

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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2008, 10:07:25 PM »
Quote from: totallypatrick on July 12, 2008, 06:21:04 PM
Took out my spare abt 1.5 mths back. No diff in FC for me but car feels a little lighter while moving off :) Got myself a mini air compressor just in case oso..

yup.... the car feel lighter when moving off..... need to fine tune abit the steering habit :smile:
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2008, 10:09:21 PM »
Quote from: darrylker on July 12, 2008, 07:09:23 PM
Bro at least your spare tyre has nicer rims, my spare tyre has one of those black rims that weigh a ton too!  :blink:

gave my 15" steel rim to my colleague whose spare is using those space miser tire..... wont last on long road trip
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2008, 10:33:35 PM »
Quote from: maxngck on July 12, 2008, 09:34:06 PM
huh??? how come ur spare tyre is  sport rim har?

long story  :weep: :weep:
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2008, 10:58:33 PM »
Quote from: darrylker on July 12, 2008, 07:10:25 PM
Juz wondering: Do you still keep your spare tyre at hm or sell off?  ::)

Keep at home of cos.. need to put back when going to msia just in case..  :smile:
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2008, 12:00:38 AM »
Quote from: totallypatrick on July 12, 2008, 10:58:33 PM
Keep at home of cos.. need to put back when going to msia just in case..  :smile:

what happen if tyre puncture on spore rd ??? you call AA ??
cheers
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2008, 08:17:53 AM »
Quote from: mindman on July 13, 2008, 12:00:38 AM
what happen if tyre puncture on spore rd ??? you call AA ??
cheers

pump till 300 psi with my mini compressor and drive to tyre shop to repair. Alternatively u can buy those type of can tyre sealant also.
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2008, 08:19:16 AM »
Quote from: totallypatrick on July 13, 2008, 08:17:53 AM
pump till 300 psi with my mini compressor and drive to tyre shop to repair. Alternatively u can buy those type of can tyre sealant also.

 :thumbsup: I use sealant :)
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2008, 08:20:39 AM »
Quote from: mindman on July 13, 2008, 12:00:38 AM
what happen if tyre puncture on spore rd ??? you call AA ??
cheers

thru my few experiences of changing spare tires for associates.....

I found tat most dun know how to change spare tire even with the necessary equipments in their boot  :bleh:
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2008, 10:24:19 AM »
Quote from: FamilyManz on July 13, 2008, 08:20:39 AM
thru my few experiences of changing spare tires for associates.....

I found tat most dun know how to change spare tire even with the necessary equipments in their boot  :bleh:

thanks for sharing.  I think is great to remove 15kg of load (spare tyre) from the car.  car shd be lighter and and the driving must be very shiok man. cheers
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2008, 06:21:47 PM »
Sup guys, I'm thinking of removing also. Altho i've had first hand experience removing spare tire from a friend's celica (silly-car  :yehyeh:) , I think it's a bit too much of effort if you're gonna get the old tyre repaired anyways.

Where do I get myself a tyre repair kit or air compressor bottle>?
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #15 on: July 14, 2008, 12:15:05 PM »
Quote from: darrylker on July 12, 2008, 07:09:23 PM
Bro at least your spare tyre has nicer rims, my spare tyre has one of those black rims that weigh a ton too!  :blink:

Good idea.
I think shld be 'black' right?
I didn't check my spare tyre, i believe it is important. must chk and pump tyre pressure also.
Anyway, I don't know how to change tyres :(
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #16 on: July 14, 2008, 12:23:13 PM »
Quote from: mindman on July 13, 2008, 10:24:19 AM
thanks for sharing.  I think is great to remove 15kg of load (spare tyre) from the car.  car shd be lighter and and the driving must be very shiok man. cheers

Actually, to be frank, with CVT.
If we carry 4 adults, 2 kids , or 5 adults (including driver), it's like very shack to move...!!!
This is another sick thing abt CVT.

Means, the car is heavier..
+ 15kg spare tyre load, the whole car might be carrying a 200kg or more
4 adult, for male, may be avg abt 60 to 70kg per person, 4 x 70 = 280kg already.
scary!
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #17 on: July 14, 2008, 10:18:20 PM »
Quote from: iagree on July 14, 2008, 12:15:05 PM
Good idea.
I think shld be 'black' right?
I didn't check my spare tyre, i believe it is important. must chk and pump tyre pressure also.
Anyway, I don't know how to change tyres :(

Haha, I was like you, don't know how to change tyre initially...but twice kanna punctured tyre along CTE on my prev ride...learn on the spot with help from the EMAS...if you dont wanna worry, can get one of those self-inflate tyres when punctured...can last you to the nearest tyre shop... :bleh:
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #18 on: July 15, 2008, 09:11:31 PM »
Quote from: darrylker on July 14, 2008, 10:18:20 PM
Haha, I was like you, don't know how to change tyre initially...but twice kanna punctured tyre along CTE on my prev ride...learn on the spot with help from the EMAS...if you dont wanna worry, can get one of those self-inflate tyres when punctured...can last you to the nearest tyre shop... :bleh:

hi darry

iagree.
thanks for the point. i will learn.
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Re: Spare Tire
« Reply #19 on: July 15, 2008, 09:31:03 PM »
I think I might remove me spare too, since it is so heavy at 15kg.

But what distance can a punctured tyre be driven after using tyre sealeant to temporary pump it up.
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