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Spare tire delete

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Mr.Electric, Dec 1, 2013.

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  1. Tony D

    Tony D Active Member

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    Runflats are a terrible expensive alternative. I'm a guy that will just change a flat in 5-10 minutes, get it repaired and get on with it. Costs about 10-15 for the repair.
     
    #41 Tony D, Dec 4, 2013
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    I prefer to deal with a plug kit than slime + aftermarket compressor. If my wife gets stuck and cannot install a plug, myself or a flat bed tow truck can be called.
     
    #42 davekro, Dec 5, 2013
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    I would go to Home Depot/Hardware Store and get spray on foam!

    It does wonders in cars without insulation in the door crevices or trunk.
     
    #43 Jose456891, Dec 5, 2013
  4. Mendel Leisk

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    Whatever you do, keep in mind some day it'll be trade-in time. Try to make your mod's reversable, or there'll be a "what the heck is this" moment, when the potential buyer looks in there.

    You could just leave the spare in there... ;)

    There are plug-in owners who would kill for a spare, LOL.
     
    #44 Mendel Leisk, Dec 5, 2013
  5. Mr.Electric

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    Good point.
    I'm cruising with the top carpet cover off for now and it is nice. The cargo area is a bit deeper and my stuff sits in the back better without rolling around as much.
    This whole thing started when I read that the honda fit has significantly more cargo space despite the fact that it is shorter.
    I don't want to have to borrow my wife's fit to grab a bunch of stuff at Costco.
     
    #45 Mr.Electric, Dec 5, 2013
  6. Mendel Leisk

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    Honda Fit Automatics lost the spare, the manuals did not. I think they needed to lighten the automatic to sneak them over the cusp, into a better fuel economy category. We were entertaining getting an automatic Fit at one time, and for sure I would have caved and payed for the temp spare. It would fit, it was purely to lessen weight.

    Personally, if I had a temp spare, I would never leave it at home, because sure as shooting, LOL...
     
    #46 Mendel Leisk, Dec 5, 2013
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