Do you guys drive around with no spare tire?

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Sep 13, 2005 | 06:53 AM

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nicolaycastro

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Originally Posted by mc350z

i think i noticed it from the combination of the spare being out and the empty tank of gas. i think one factor by itself might not be enough to notice the difference that i did

True, I think that if you are going to a track and you have a full tank of gas you might as well remove the spare, if you have less than half a tank I would leave the spare. In thw other hand if you are going to drag, then i would sugest taking the spare off, but who knows may be having that little wight more on the back makes the traction tires stick more.

For street driving I dont think is goin to make that much difference if anything at all. JMO

Sep 13, 2005 | 07:33 AM

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Spooky

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Originally Posted by redvert

Simple fix to not having a spare. carry around a plug kit you can get one for about five bucks with several plugs. get the one with the pistol grip you can get a better grip. i also carry a small air compressor to plug into the lighter.

Sep 13, 2005 | 09:05 AM

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corsair

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Yanked the spare and tools a long time ago. I wouldn't feel comfortable using it anyway.

Sep 13, 2005 | 09:14 AM

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I wonder if the fix-a-flat has any effect on the tpms sensors? I could see that stuff coating them and clogging something making them unusable in the future? Doesnt it also say on the can of fix a flat that its not supposed to be used on Z rated tires (not sure on that?)

Sep 13, 2005 | 09:34 AM

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elms350Z

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So will the stock 18's fit in the trunk if you were to get a flat???

Sep 13, 2005 | 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by njsho

I've always had the same question about fix-a-flats. Not to mention all the goop in your tires that the tire installer has to wipe off when he removes your tires. I'd rather use a plug and a compressor, even though it's a bit more of a hassle.