no space for spare wheel.

fidel · Nov 26th, 2008, 15:27

Just got a 1999 V70 2.5 10v with lpg. As this is my first time running a car on lpg, I wondered what others do with the spare wheel? And if there is no easy answer, what can I use instead if I get a flat.

saturnuranus · Nov 26th, 2008, 15:56

Tyreweld would be a good start, though its effectiveness is largely dependent on the extent of a puncture.

MrP · Nov 26th, 2008, 16:54

couple of cans of tyre weald, and some sort of portable air compressor to re-inflate the tyres.

fidel · Nov 26th, 2008, 17:40

where can I buy tyreweld?? and how much??

saturnuranus · Nov 26th, 2008, 17:51

eBay, Halfords or pretty much any decent motor factor really.

capt jack · Nov 26th, 2008, 18:51

I keep my full size spare in the boot in a natty little zip-up bag that I got from Autogas 2000.

Jack

James_N · Nov 26th, 2008, 22:43

Tyre weld is ****e, it never works, and knackers your tyre anyway.

Either carry the spare as normal in the boot, or dont bother.

Personally when I het my car done, My drive to work is 2 miles ech way, and most of my driving in the week is in and around town, and probably never more than 15 miles from my house, so if the tyre does go flat, i'll get a lift back to my house for the wheel!

On longer journeys, just carry it in the boot. Cant really see it being an issue.

uncle shreck · Nov 26th, 2008, 23:41

or we have 5 stud space saver wheels that are much thinner than a normal wheel and therefore take up less room . pm me if u want a price on these. regards dace

Terminator · Nov 27th, 2008, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle shreck

or we have 5 stud space saver wheels that are much thinner than a normal wheel and therefore take up less room . pm me if u want a price on these. regards dace

Not a good idea for AWD models as using these can wreck the bevel gear.

markd · Nov 29th, 2008, 09:05

I saw a picture(s) of one that had the spare mounted vertically in the rear corner of the car passenger side with about 1/3rd sunk below internal floor level presumably by cutting or custom making the wood/cloth flooring.
Seemed to take up little space that way as it only extended out to the wheel arch inside.
Mark

Nov 26th, 2008, 15:27	#1
fidel Comrade Last Online: Mar 11th, 2018 06:39 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norwich	no space for spare wheel. Just got a 1999 V70 2.5 10v with lpg. As this is my first time running a car on lpg, I wondered what others do with the spare wheel? And if there is no easy answer, what can I use instead if I get a flat.

Nov 26th, 2008, 22:43	#7
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Tyre weld is ****e, it never works, and knackers your tyre anyway. Either carry the spare as normal in the boot, or dont bother. Personally when I het my car done, My drive to work is 2 miles ech way, and most of my driving in the week is in and around town, and probably never more than 15 miles from my house, so if the tyre does go flat, i'll get a lift back to my house for the wheel! On longer journeys, just carry it in the boot. Cant really see it being an issue. __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

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markd Junior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2012 20:23 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St./ Davids	What to do with spare wheel I saw a picture(s) of one that had the spare mounted vertically in the rear corner of the car passenger side with about 1/3rd sunk below internal floor level presumably by cutting or custom making the wood/cloth flooring. Seemed to take up little space that way as it only extended out to the wheel arch inside. Mark

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Nov 26th, 2008, 15:56	#2
saturnuranus VOC Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 07:36 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sutton Coldfield View Photos By: saturnuranus	Tyreweld would be a good start, though its effectiveness is largely dependent on the extent of a puncture.

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MrP Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2014 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunderland	couple of cans of tyre weald, and some sort of portable air compressor to re-inflate the tyres.

Nov 26th, 2008, 17:40	#4
fidel Comrade Last Online: Mar 11th, 2018 06:39 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norwich	where can I buy tyreweld?? and how much??

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saturnuranus VOC Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 07:36 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sutton Coldfield View Photos By: saturnuranus	eBay, Halfords or pretty much any decent motor factor really.

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capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 20:27 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	I keep my full size spare in the boot in a natty little zip-up bag that I got from Autogas 2000. Jack

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uncle shreck I've Been Banned Last Online: Jan 7th, 2009 21:49 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: shropshire	or we have 5 stud space saver wheels that are much thinner than a normal wheel and therefore take up less room . pm me if u want a price on these. regards dace

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