PeterP Posted 22September, 2013 Report Share Posted 22September, 2013 Looking for advice or feedback regarding the usefulness of the spare. Yesterday I lot some plastic and metal from a previous crash in my rear left, which luckily got me home before deflating. That prompted me to have a look at the limp home spare in the front. First this there is no compressor, not sure if there's supposed to be, or what one would even look like. Secondly when I decided to infante the spare as per the directions, is basically just leaks around the funny looking valve assembly. Can anyone give me some feedback on their experiences with these things? I'd hate to have been a couple of hundred K's away from home, or it would have been on the back of a truck me thinks..... Appreciate feedback on what others have in this area. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 22September, 2013 Report Share Posted 22September, 2013 Your car should have a compressor that plugs into your cigarette lighter to inflate the space saver spare. I saw Chris use one on his 993 without any issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 22September, 2013 Report Share Posted 22September, 2013 Yep what Doug said. I had a blow out coming back from an SMT to Noojee and had to break out the spare. Inflated in no time and drove from near drouin back to cheltenham at 80kmh. Felt fine although I wouldn't want it on for longer than that. Deflated and folded it back down and it's there if ever I need it again. Hopefully never..... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23September, 2013 Report Share Posted 23September, 2013 My original spare inflates and holds air and for all intents and purposes appears "as new". As it is hidden it is has theoretically been protected form chemicals and UV and is unworn. But ozone and heat will degrade rubber over time. There are many who would say don't ever use it , based on it's age. Not sure where I would stand if I had an accident whilst it was deployed. Good luck finding a "OEM" replacement tyre! And you probably know , you can only use it on the front. In an emergency . If back tyre blows , good front goes on back and the spare goes on front. In an sc at least. I always carry a can of tyre repair , a compressor (in case of slow leaks as well), a garbage bag to put a muddy wet wheel in , and a 944 alu scissor jack - not the wobbly one that is good for concours only. If in doubt - truck it home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 23September, 2013 Report Share Posted 23September, 2013 do we know why you can only use it on the front? I'd much rather have a dodgy tyre on the rear than the front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23September, 2013 Report Share Posted 23September, 2013 do we know why you can only use it on the front? I'd much rather have a dodgy tyre on the rear than the front... The weight of the engine is too much to bear. No way would I mount it there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted 24September, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 24September, 2013 Tazzieman, have to agree about the truck it home concept; but. Like your list of essentials. The space save looks as if it has never been used, and frankly I'm not seeing it used any time soon. So a can of tyre repair etc is on the list. Good news is they were able to plug the hole in the rear and we are now good to go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 25September, 2013 Report Share Posted 25September, 2013 I carry a compressor (Aunger brand) which has been used to top up a tyre with a slow leak until I could get it fixed. I don't trust the space saver being 30+ years old. I've also got a plug kit. Never used it...yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC78 Posted 2October, 2013 Report Share Posted 2October, 2013 Friend of ours just bought an old Fuch rim, 15x7 from memory, to use as his spare. His plan was to simply store it on top of his fold down rear seats, but unbelievably it fits perfectly under the bonnet - so no need to risk driving on his 30 year old space saver - brilliant idea! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 2October, 2013 Report Share Posted 2October, 2013 In my S2 I could fit the 16x7 in the wheel well, just had to remove the carpet and cut shop boot carpet to size. Can always continue at posted speeds if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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