What else can you do with a spare wheel? - Page 2

Terryf · 27th August 2018, 07:42

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Originally Posted by Malc.

My thoughts on this: The age of these tyres, ( 13 to 15 years old) might make them risky, if used. It has been suggested that tyres over 8 years old may show signs of cracking. Any other opinions ?
I replaced my emergency wheel with a standard alloy about 3 years ago because of concerns about the age of the tyre.
Malc.

That reminds me, I too bought a full size spare about 12 years ago and it has never been fitted to the car. Must get the garage to report on its condition next MOT.

Mike Noc · 27th August 2018, 08:18

If you put a full size spare in the boot then swap it along with the other wheels - that way the same wheel won't sit for years doing nothing.

Outlaw 41 · 27th August 2018, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Yep been there and done that Andy - and had any that didn't fit in the boot well.

Also used to drill out good wheels to make them fit cars to race.

And sometimes had to fit them the wrong way round - needs must.

Do you still race ? That second photo looked as though it hurt .

Mike Noc · 27th August 2018, 09:34

Sadly not - I stopped when they closed our local track. The two cars in the photos wouldn't be classed as bangers these days mind - I only paid 50 quid for the Grannie and 30 for the Capri.

Rolling didn't hurt - just had to be careful when getting out as they didn't used to stop the race unless there was an injury. More often than not it was safer to stay put and strapped in until cars spaced out or the race ended. There was an Acrow behind the driver's seat to hold the roof up if the car did tip over.

Once we got the Capri back on its wheels it did another two heats and then won the final and a Trophy - it was surprisingly fast for a 1600cc engine.

Kevin Williams · 27th August 2018, 20:24

I've often thought their only other useful role might be to fit 4 for heavy snow weather as they could cut through the snow with the car's weight....on the basis that you wouldn't want to travel fast. Might be useful to test on a private track!

In real life I agree with Trikey-really only any good to weigh cars in, or as slave wheels tostand car on if you send yours for a refurb!

jonc3725 · 27th August 2018, 22:39

I use the spare when undoing hub nuts.

With the wheel fitted and car on the floor I have never failed to undo the hub nuts with my breaker bar. Best too, for the job

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Would always keep a spare for that job

marinabrian · 30th August 2018, 22:19

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