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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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Default Spare tire in your trunk?

Just wondering how many people other than myself have ditched the spare tire? After I removed everything behind the front seats the spare tire just did not go with the new look. So, it has a new home in the attic at the house.

I can say that I have NEVER been stranded with a flat tire in the 8 years I've been driving (knock on wood)!

My parents say I am an idiot, but I don't give a $hit!

Weight reduction!!!

My dad says I should just get a sheet of wood or metal and cut it to cover the spare tire and paint it white to match the interior.....
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 06:44 PM
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I took everything out of my teg behind the front seats.....except the spare and jack.

I know that as soooon as i took it out, I'd get a flat.
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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the thieves stole my spare tire and scissor jack.......freakin wierdos....yeah so no spare for me either
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:02 PM
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I always keep my spare with me. It will save you time and hassle when and if you do get a flat. Its only 30-40 lbs more. Leave it in.
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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i see where your comin from but i'll stay on the safe with the extra 20 pounds or so and not be SOL in case of a flat. do like your motor though...good luck on goin OBD1
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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In my country its a $150 fine for having no spare and no jack...
So i've got no interior at all, but still got the jack and the spare... no tire iron or handle for the jack, stupid laws...
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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no spare for me!
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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My car came without the spare
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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No room for a spare because of my fuel cell but have AAA just in case
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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ijust had to flats a month ago , 3 days appart, so my spear is staying put!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:16 PM
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No Spare in my hatch
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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No spare, I have premium AAA.
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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ive had like to change like 8 flats in my lifetime

so i have a full size spare in the teg
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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no spare here...
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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No spare here. Thats what I have a cell phone and a mom. To call her and tell here to bring the spare or I can just use the one out of her car.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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thats what i always thought, i had a can of fix a flat in my old car instead of a spare, its a good thing i didnt do that with my new hatch or i woulda been screwed, i always thought fix a flat would help but not when you hit a pot hole and it ******* eats your rim and tire alive god damd do i hate these pa roads
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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my car is to low and the spare has my side skirts kissing ground almost,..so no spare for me,...and well the other hatch there is no spare either,..i have no excuse for that except weight reduction
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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No spare, I have premium AAA.
Premium? as in the "gold" member? cuz i think we only get like, 4 tows per year. what else can they do with a flat? i don't think they will give u a spare.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 01:25 AM
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Cell phone- +6 oz

Can of Fix-a-Flat- +8oz

AAA Card- +next to nothing

No spare tire- -25lbs or more

Sounds good to me!
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 05:48 AM
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No spare. What sux is the day after I took mine out I ended up getting a flat. I have towing through my insurance so I don't worry about it.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 05:50 AM
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Default Re: Spare tire in your trunk? (Hybrid93Hatch)

I left mine in for a bit, but then I realized that it wouldnt even fit over my brakes

I got a flat, but luckily it was a slow leak and I was at home. Borrowed a buddy's car and got it fixed.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 05:55 AM
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i leave it it just in case, there are times when that extra 25 pounds would hav ebeen nice out of my car, but with these **** quebec roads i kinda have to keep it.

Except when i hit a drag strip or something ill take it out and leave it on the grass.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 06:02 AM
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i took mine out....the bolt that held it in broke so it was sliding everywhere making so much noise when i took a turned.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 06:48 AM
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my spare was torn apart.

I wouldn't keep in there any way tho.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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I let a friend borrow mine a few months ago... maybe I'll get it back in a few years
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