Currently, i've got one of those excuses for a spare 'get me home' wheel:blub:
The road set (and originals) i have on at the moment are 18" on scorpions but I've just bought a set of four 255/55/19 MTR's which i'll only put on for play days etc.
Question is, do i need to get another spare for when i put the 19's on or will the 'get me home' spare do?You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
23rd Nov 2008 6:28 pm
TazDaz
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you might have a bit of trouble if you are offroad and get a flat IMHO ...
23rd Nov 2008 6:29 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Thats the thing, it will get you home slowly and thats it. If you have another MTR, you can carry on playing
just didn't want to get caught short on the road if i do put them on before finding an additional.You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
23rd Nov 2008 6:41 pm
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what style is the 19'', i have one i'm looking to offload for a fair price............................ If in doubt............flat out.
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23rd Nov 2008 6:56 pm
DiscoDunc
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its always good to carry another spare. trying to get the normal spare off when off-road is difficult and if stuck in ruts then almost impossible. i'd replace the slimline thing with a proper wheel and pop it in the boot when off road if you dont want to buy another spare.Duncan
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for getting me out the , although not ideal, i guess it wont matter too much that, if i had to put the spare on, that the tread would be different to the opposite wheel? right? i.e if i had road tyres on and got a flat and put on the spare with a MTR tyre on.You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
23rd Nov 2008 7:11 pm
ayrshiredisco
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one i have is the 6 spoke if thats any use?If in doubt............flat out.
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23rd Nov 2008 7:21 pm
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IMHO best to have 2 spares for offroading. If you have one puncture your 1st spare is in the boot so no getting muddy getting the underslung spare out. You do however have a 2nd spare underslung if you are unlucky enough to have a 2nd puncture, then can think it's time to go home. When you think how much you spend on fuel to get offroading, having a 2nd spare means you don't have to head back early.
23rd Nov 2008 7:25 pm
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Quote:
IMHO best to have 2 spares for offroading.
Oh Derek....
and this is from a man who has more spares than Kwikfit....
Only two spares Derek Duncan
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23rd Nov 2008 7:27 pm
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AYR: What tyre's on it??You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
23rd Nov 2008 7:34 pm
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Only got 2 spare MTRs Mind you got 4 spares for road tyres, took 3 to Tunisia. Had to use one of the 9 tyres I bought from you Duncan to replace a tyre I punctured on that trip.
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, although not ideal, i guess it wont matter too much that, if i had to put the spare on, that the tread would be different to the opposite wheel? right? i.e if i had road tyres on and got a flat and put on the spare with a MTR tyre on.
Mind you got 4 spares for road tyres, took 3 to Tunisia. Had to use one of the 9 tyres I bought from you Duncan to replace a tyre I punctured on that trip. 
