Spare tire

Jiipa · 07-08-2008, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djphill

k thx i guess i'll keep it but does anybody know any other positive affects it could have except for getting a little extra space (that i don't need).

You could probably get a couple of bucks for it on ebay.

Bob64 · 07-08-2008, 01:43 AM

Keep in mind:
a plug kit will NOT work on sidewall punctures.
Also, do not use a can of fix-a-flat, it'll destroy the TPMS sensor.

Tchou · 07-08-2008, 02:58 AM

maybe you could remove all 5 wheels and the seats too, it will be much lighter...

djphill · 07-08-2008, 03:02 AM

thanks that really helps

sta bene · 07-08-2008, 06:08 AM

[quote=bwilson4web;664239]It would make getting in and out of the car much easier and ease working on the car.

Thanks, Bob. You got my day started off with a smile.

patsparks · 07-08-2008, 07:27 AM

One good thing, if you don't have a mobile phone it could lead to more exercise (while you walk to find a phone) therefore better personal fitness!
Does that do it for you?

Stefx · 07-08-2008, 09:44 AM

Use a bicycle once a week, you'll save more gas than by removing the spare.

Sheepdog · 07-08-2008, 06:31 PM

You guys are tough! anyway, Have you tried P&G, warp, or highway warp yet? Cruise Control doesnt help me very much on the rolling hills of the interstate.

GatorJZ · 07-08-2008, 07:04 PM

According to this article, reducing weight by 120 lbs will improve fuel economy by 1%:

Auto components lighten up to improve mileage - USATODAY.com

rfruth · 07-08-2008, 07:15 PM

Is the spare (& jacking equipment) near the rear - if so its good to have a little more weight in the back (helps handling characteristics) + like others have said you paid for it and may come in handy.

07-08-2008, 01:43 AM	#12
Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 767 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spare tire Keep in mind: a plug kit will NOT work on sidewall punctures. Also, do not use a can of fix-a-flat, it'll destroy the TPMS sensor.

07-08-2008, 02:58 AM	#13
Tchou Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 123 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spare tire maybe you could remove all 5 wheels and the seats too, it will be much lighter...

07-08-2008, 03:02 AM	#14
djphill Master of The World Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 63 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spare tire thanks that really helps

07-08-2008, 06:08 AM	#15
sta bene Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spare tire [quote=bwilson4web;664239]It would make getting in and out of the car much easier and ease working on the car. Thanks, Bob. You got my day started off with a smile.

07-08-2008, 07:27 AM	#16
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,438 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 12	Re: Spare tire One good thing, if you don't have a mobile phone it could lead to more exercise (while you walk to find a phone) therefore better personal fitness! Does that do it for you?

07-08-2008, 09:44 AM	#17
Stefx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 189 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spare tire Use a bicycle once a week, you'll save more gas than by removing the spare.

07-08-2008, 06:31 PM	#18
Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sanford FLorida Posts: 992 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: Spare tire You guys are tough! anyway, Have you tried P&G, warp, or highway warp yet? Cruise Control doesnt help me very much on the rolling hills of the interstate.

07-08-2008, 07:04 PM	#19
GatorJZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 248 My Car: Other Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spare tire According to this article, reducing weight by 120 lbs will improve fuel economy by 1%: Auto components lighten up to improve mileage - USATODAY.com

07-08-2008, 07:15 PM	#20
rfruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 249 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	Re: Spare tire Is the spare (& jacking equipment) near the rear - if so its good to have a little more weight in the back (helps handling characteristics) + like others have said you paid for it and may come in handy.

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