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Post by Rhubarb on Sept 4, 2013 23:26:28 GMT 1
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Post by oli on Sept 5, 2013 17:19:52 GMT 1
The idea sounds clever but I'm sure it won't be long before you see one fitted to a vehicle as it steams past you at 80odd on the motorway, much like space-savers now.
Oli
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Post by natedog on Sept 5, 2013 17:40:28 GMT 1
surely it's less hassle just to send a moile tyre fitter out?
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Post by Karl on Sept 5, 2013 18:20:58 GMT 1
So it's an multi stud holed space saver ? Good idea I think
Better idea would be for customers to be not so fecking tight and tick the box for a spare tyre when signing the doted line
The inflation kits are shit !
Plus the sealant has an use by date !
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Post by upkeep on Sept 5, 2013 18:43:45 GMT 1
All I would say is good idea as most people would not have a clue about changing a wheel or how tight to do the wheel nuts up.
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Post by oli on Sept 5, 2013 20:25:41 GMT 1
The thing I don't get is how it can be really universal, unless it's actually several wheels with modular construction so you can choose a centre to fit the vehicle and then the rim and tyre the closest size perhaps?
I thought the circumference had to be fairly closely matched on a driven axle even for fairly short distances to avoid problems with the diff overheating, not to mention confusing the ABS and traction control or even fitting the thing over monster calliper a that seem to be popular these days.
Even if it works, you still have to wait for them.
I think I'll keep my spare for the time being...
Oli
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Post by natedog on Sept 5, 2013 23:07:13 GMT 1
We have multi fit wheels for taking to cars that have had their wheels stolen. They only have one set of holes, but they're oval. The 4 stud ones can accommodate 98 to 112mm pcd. They're only designed to let the car roll onto the truck then off again at the other end. I'd guess they'd shake like hell if you actually drove on them, they have a large centre bore so there's nothing to make sure they're nicely centred on the hub
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