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SLPRunner
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Would you....
.... Buy a car with out a spare tire? I didn't realize that so many car manufacturers are making cars without donuts. They come with a repair and patch kit. Acura, most hybrid cars, hyundai. Mostly sedans to save gas mileage and trunk space. If you have a blow out I feel like you are screwed anyway.
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DrMeg
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My last 5 cars have only had run flats with no spare. I recently hit a pothole and blew the sidewall of my tire. Luckily I am still covered for towing under my car warranty.
You can always buy a spare and keep it in the trunk.
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| Posted 4/17/17 8:31 PM |
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longislemom
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I would if I really liked the car.
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| Posted 4/17/17 8:34 PM |
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MrsT809
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I have a Caravan which I believe didn't come with one but dh added it. Even still, it's crazy difficult to get to it. I got a flat last summer out alone with both my girls. My dad came to help bc triple a was really backed up and it was a heat wave. He couldn't figure out how to get at the spare and eventually dh came and changed it just before triple a finally showed up. I had no idea until that day that the car didn't come with one or that dh had gotten one himself.
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| Posted 4/17/17 8:38 PM |
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Sweet
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my mechanic would not be thrilled if I did. I never thought about it until I brought in a used car for him to look at and he caught it.
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| Posted 4/17/17 8:47 PM |
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MrsPetro2B
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Re: Would you....
A lot of car manufacturers are going this for weight reduction, save a gallon or so on MPG's and trunk space. I was really reluctant when I leased my Acura. I have the roadside assistance but I don't love the fact that I don't have one in the trunk.
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| Posted 4/17/17 8:53 PM |
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy
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Re: Would you....
I did. My dad did also but he went and bought a spare tire for his trunk for his peace of mind
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| Posted 4/17/17 10:18 PM |
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alli3131
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Allison
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My mini Cooper had run flat tires so you didn't have a spare.
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| Posted 4/18/17 6:45 AM |
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PearlJamChick
No one sings like you anymore.
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It wouldn't be a disqualifying point for me if I really loved the car, because I would just buy a donut and kit for the trunk.
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| Posted 4/18/17 7:19 AM |
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NYCGirl80
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I'm not sure. I've had nails in my tires so I just fill them with air until I can get to a tire place. I also have AAA so I'd just call for assistance even if I needed my spare put on. I guess the difference between a tow and a spare isn't that great if you aren't blowing your tires out very frequently - just an infrequent inconvenience.
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| Posted 4/18/17 8:07 AM |
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beachbabe
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It wouldn't bother me bc I have roadside assistance.
Idk how to change a flat anyway so it's not like I'd be changing it myself even if I had a flat
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| Posted 4/18/17 8:15 AM |
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SLPRunner
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Re: Would you....
Posted by NYCGirl80
I'm not sure. I've had nails in my tires so I just fill them with air until I can get to a tire place. I also have AAA so I'd just call for assistance even if I needed my spare put on. I guess the difference between a tow and a spare isn't that great if you aren't blowing your tires out very frequently - just an infrequent inconvenience.
That's what I'm thinking. My DH is like 'what if that happens on the way to picking up the kids and you are inconvenienced. Or if it is a blow out and there is no spare to put on Can't patch a blow out. It's not like blow outs happen all the time. It's just that 2 or 3 winters ago when I was also commuting to Brooklyn via the Belt, I had a lot of tire issues. Haven't had any the last two years. I now drive around with a tire inflator in my trunk.
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| Posted 4/18/17 9:26 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: Would you....
Posted by beachbabe
It wouldn't bother me bc I have roadside assistance.
Idk how to change a flat anyway so it's not like I'd be changing it myself even if I had a flat
Same
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| Posted 4/18/17 10:11 AM |
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MrsT809
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Re: Would you....
Posted by SLPRunner
Posted by NYCGirl80
I'm not sure. I've had nails in my tires so I just fill them with air until I can get to a tire place. I also have AAA so I'd just call for assistance even if I needed my spare put on. I guess the difference between a tow and a spare isn't that great if you aren't blowing your tires out very frequently - just an infrequent inconvenience.
That's what I'm thinking. My DH is like 'what if that happens on the way to picking up the kids and you are inconvenienced. Or if it is a blow out and there is no spare to put on Can't patch a blow out. It's not like blow outs happen all the time. It's just that 2 or 3 winters ago when I was also commuting to Brooklyn via the Belt, I had a lot of tire issues. Haven't had any the last two years. I now drive around with a tire inflator in my trunk.
I would look into if you can add one. DH said most have a place to put a spare but you may have to buy a cover. My van had a spot but we had to buy a spare and cover for it.
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| Posted 4/18/17 12:48 PM |
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