observer Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Seems they now sell new cars without a spare wheel. Instead you get a puncture sealant kit, has anyone used one of these in anger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Seems they now sell new cars without a spare wheel. Instead you get a puncture sealant kit, has anyone used one of these in anger? Yes and they work fine, apart from the fact that the ruin the tyre and mean you have to buy a complete new one instead of being able to repair a punctured one It does catch you out though, I had a blow out on the M53 a few years back and my merc didn't have a spare wheel... the sealant won't fix a 2" hole so ended up calling the AA out.... I now have a spare wheel just in case it ever happens again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I've insisted on a spare wheel too Baz; but when I asked why they don't supply them anymore; the answer I got was "weight reduction" in order to retain eco-friendly targets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I've insisted on a spare wheel too Baz; but when I asked why they don't supply them anymore; the answer I got was "weight reduction" in order to retain eco-friendly targets. That is the answer I had... but when your car weighs about two tons like mine does, a few extra kilos doesn't make a lot of difference although I'm sure it does on something like a Matiz or something equally small Mind you, We've found that having a new van means you get your spare wheels stolen by passing pikeys as most Transit vans are now devoid of the spare wheels that are fitted into a rather flimsy carrier underneath the vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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