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Do you routinely carry a spare tire? #1
Quepos1 Jere Land Willis, Texas, USA	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:14AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 109

I would think having a spare would be important when traveling but what about when just tooling around on the weekend locally? Afterall, less weight equates to more horsepower.

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underdog Jim Underwood Pittsburgh, USA 1972 MG MGB 1980 Triumph TR8 "Fabulous Trashwagon" 1999 Chevrolet Corvette "Darth Vader" 1999 Chevrolet S10 "Spare Change" 2003 Jaguar S-Type "Eleanor"	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:18AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 9,387

Been discussed many times before. I have a spacesaver in the B. Nothing in the TR8 or the Vette. BTW, ditched the runflats on the Vette. I have a small 12v compressor and plug kit. Thanks for reminding me I need to put it in the Vette.

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Jim K James A. Krasnansky Liberty, KY, USA 1970 MG MGB GT "Chloe" 1971 MG MGB GT "Roscoe" 1972 MG MGB "Camilla"	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:22AM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 7,903

A corollory of Murphy's Law is "If you have it, you will never need it."

I have a spare, fix-a-flat, and a 12 volt air pump.

Jim K is a grease-stained wretch

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NewBRG72B Rodney McLain Greenville SC, USA 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class "The SLK" 2004 Volvo V70 "The Wagon" 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 "The Diesel"	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:31AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 785

Yes, full size on wire wheel.

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lewisrn Bob Lewis Danville, IN, USA 1980 MG MGB "The "B""	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:35AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 3,571

In reply to # 2095897 by Jim K A corollory of Murphy's Law is "If you have it, you will never need it."

I have a spare, fix-a-flat, and a 12 volt air pump.

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pcadogan pat c ok, USA 1973 MG MGB "Eliza Jane"	Posted: June 17, 2012 09:37AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 2,258

I had to check who posted this....it looked awfully like Dan The Fit Man.....

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losmorob Robert Park Los Molinos, CA, USA 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite "Penelope" 1970 MG MGB GT "Parts For Sale!" 1971 Wolseley 16/60 1972 MG MGB GT "The Money Pit" 2004 BMW MINI Cooper S	Posted: June 17, 2012 10:00AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 6,940

I bet his is the cleanest.

Rob.

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bleteaches6 lee orphan Sumner, WA, USA 1956 MG MGA 1500 1979 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE) 1979 MG Midget 1500	Posted: June 17, 2012 10:02AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 6,954

yep full size

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stuart sinclair honiton, United Kingdom 1979 MG MGB GT 1998 MG F "RITA"	Posted: June 17, 2012 10:19AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 615

In some countries it is illegal not to have a spare ! or a means of getting out of a flat trouble?

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jjgerding jay gerding Spring Hill, Florida, USA	Posted: June 17, 2012 10:54AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,046

No, I don't even have a spare. Kind of like Russian Roulette, I guess, but I have NEVER had a flat tire on the road in my entire driving career (40+ years). That being said, watching for Murphy to rear his ugly head.

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underdog Jim Underwood Pittsburgh, USA 1972 MG MGB 1980 Triumph TR8 "Fabulous Trashwagon" 1999 Chevrolet Corvette "Darth Vader" 1999 Chevrolet S10 "Spare Change" 2003 Jaguar S-Type "Eleanor"	Posted: June 17, 2012 10:59AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 9,387

In reply to # 2095906 by pcadogan I had to check who posted this....it looked awfully like Dan The Fit Man.....

Oh...THAT "spare tire" Unfortunately I carry one of those everywhere I go. Seems I lost it but it came back over the last 6 years. I'm sure The "Fit" man doesn't have one.

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Peter-Sherman Peter Sherman Melbourne, Australia 1975 MG MGB V8 Conversion	Posted: June 17, 2012 11:00AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 4,279

space saver and holts fixaflat

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Steven 67GT Steven Rechter Jackson, California, USA	Posted: June 17, 2012 11:13AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 228

I carry an auto club card.

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PaulP Paul Peterson , WA, USA 1973 MG MGB GT 1974 MG MGB	Posted: June 17, 2012 03:13PM Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 3,955

This year's Gary's Run was the first time I didn't carry a spare. I realize it's a risk, but the extra space in the trunk sure was nice!

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Bob Agar Robert Agar Green Valley, AZ, USA 1953 MG TD "Myrtle Anne" 1957 MG MGA 1500 Coupe "Miss Scarlett" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1974 MG MGB "The Mistress"	Posted: June 17, 2012 03:18PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 1,997

Yes. I shortened the hold-down bolt, inverted the tire and keep bagged jumper cables and tool kit in the rim center under the cover. Just need to remember to check air pressure in the spare once in a while.

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Old Driver Harry Watkin Huntersville, NC, USA 1974 MG MGB GT "Ducky"	Posted: June 17, 2012 03:34PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 306

In reply to # 2095892 by Quepos1 I would think having a spare would be important when traveling but what about when just tooling around on the weekend locally? Afterall, less weight equates to more horsepower.

I solved the weight problem by putting in an Acme engine. Don't seem to notice the weight of the spare now.

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arkay Ronn Kilby El Cajon CA, USA 1979 MG MGB "Sabrina" 2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna	Posted: June 17, 2012 04:31PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 223

Spare is in the shed unless longer trip. Fix-a-flat and AAA card. I need the trunk room for gear, since I use it for simple video shoots much of the time. Camera bag, tripod, sound kit, lights. No spare.

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Winston Shift Right David Crosby Lone Tree, Colorado, USA 1953 MG TD "Martha Ann" 1980 MG MGB	Posted: June 17, 2012 05:01PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 425

In reply to # 2096188 by Bob Agar Yes. I shortened the hold-down bolt, inverted the tire and keep bagged jumper cables and tool kit in the rim center under the cover. Just need to remember to check air pressure in the spare once in a while.

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xof Collin F Ridgecrest, CA, USA 1976 MG MGB "Augustus Fink-Nottle"	Posted: June 17, 2012 05:05PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 289

Full size spare here.

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herculesmgb1971 gerard boulanger Hercules, CA, USA 1971 MG MGB MkII	Posted: June 17, 2012 05:29PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 700

Full size tire on wheel ready as well as fix-a-flat can.

Weight has nothing to see with horsepower, but will affect maximum speed, acceleration, braking and gas mileage.

Do you really think 25-30 lbs more or less will affect your driving unless you are racing?

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