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Replacing the spare wheel with tyre weld.

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Pickled Piper

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I saw a thread about this on another forum. Has anybody considered replacing the spare wheel and compressor with tyre foam? I can't think of any down sides to doing this. The punctured tyres are not repairable so having one full of foam would not be an issue. Also, it would save you the problem of finding somewhere to store the wheel once you had fitted the spare. This would save you space and weight. Are we carrying around out dated technology for no benefit?

I would keep the old spare and compressor so that it could returned to the car for authenticity.

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Hi,

I do this when I go to Le Mans, as the space is ideal for a folding bike [;)]

You need to be aware that the spare tyre is a part of the front impact crash absorbtion and judge your risk accordingly...

You are probably also moving the centre of balance further back, but this is only by the equivalent of some fuel in the tank (not sure how much the spare wheel weighs) - might make a difference on the track, but not sure if it would be better or worse [:D]

I agree that it seems like a waste of time to have a compact spare wheel, when there would be nowhere to store a 255/17 wheel / tyre combination if you replaced it, especially when the car is full

Pete
 
I carry some foam which I would use first to save the issue of what to do with the punctured wheel .

But I also carry the spare etc in-case the foam can't cope.
 
What happens if the tyre has a rip or big hole in it? Tyre Foam would be as useless as a chocolate fireguard. Plus you are going to feel a real plonker when the recovery truck arrives.[:)]
"Oh, that was a good idea Sir, save a bit of space did it? How many hours did you say you have been waiting for me to arrive? It's been a bit hectic today. Don't worry it will be nice and warm in the cab for you and the missus. Would you like some help removing your wife's shoe from your rectum or are you quite comfortable?" [:)][:)]
Cheers,
 
ORIGINAL: Fred Hindle

What happens if the tyre has a rip or big hole in it? Tyre Foam would be as useless as a chocolate fireguard. Plus you are going to feel a real plonker when the recovery truck arrives.[:)]
"Oh, that was a good idea Sir, save a bit of space did it? How many hours did you say you have been waiting for me to arrive? It's been a bit hectic today. Don't worry it will be nice and warm in the cab for you and the missus. Would you like some help removing your wife's shoe from your rectum or are you quite comfortable?" [:)][:)]
Cheers,
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Thats abit vicious Fred! [8|] Anyway he may not be with his wife![:D]
 
Its called 'humour' Craig. It is what this forum needs more of.

Anyway, you should be plucking chickens for Sunday.[:)]
 
ORIGINAL: Fred Hindle

What happens if the tyre has a rip or big hole in it? Tyre Foam would be as useless as a chocolate fireguard. Plus you are going to feel a real plonker when the recovery truck arrives.[:)]
"Oh, that was a good idea Sir, save a bit of space did it? How many hours did you say you have been waiting for me to arrive? It's been a bit hectic today. Don't worry it will be nice and warm in the cab for you and the missus. Would you like some help removing your wife's shoe from your rectum or are you quite comfortable?" [:)][:)]
Cheers,
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Or alternatively - would you prefer to ask you wife to hold this big muddy wheel on her lap for the rest of the journey - I'm sure the silk will wash OK dear....... [:D]

Has anyone tried their compressor - I tried to use the (non Porsche) one that came with the car to blow up a paddling pool - took hrs, was quicker to blow it up myself

Pete
 
I used the Porsche compressor to top up a tyre with a slow puncture as I was only going a couple of miles to my house. I would have been quicker walking home and returning to the car with one from my spare set. I thought about using my lungs but reckoned that the brake dust might have done more to me than just make my mouth black.[:D]
 
I was going to use this option on he Targa when we went to the 24hour at the ring recently but was told that the foam goes hard, is difficult to get off of the wheel and is better not being used.

I used to carry a couple of tins around in the old landcruiser but have never had to use it in anger , and have had no personal experience of foam so the above could be a lot of old nonsense.

Probably best to check first though...............................
 
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