Space saver tire

rwj53 · 08-23-2008, 07:56 AM

Has anyone bought one of these? Aren't they much smaller and good enough to get to a repair station.

**jwight** · 08-23-2008, 08:26 AM

Might work IF it came with the correct 3 hole wheel for a smart. So far no one has reported anything like this available for the smart fortwo.

**Old smart** · 08-23-2008, 08:35 AM

Once upon a time, Three Point Motors (Victoria, BC M-B/smart dealer) sold a compact spare for the smart. Within the past year a group from Club smart Car (Canada) approached Three Point for a group buy. I don't know the outcome, and I don't know if the wheel's offset was appropriate for a W451.

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**jwight** · 08-23-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rwj53

Has anyone bought one of these? Aren't they much smaller and good enough to get to a repair station.

And even if they were available, now you have to either have AAA come out and change it for you or carry the necessary tools to change it yourself. Not to mention storing the spare in the car, and finding room for the flat tire as you motor to the repair station. Have a look at Nealey Tire Repair Kit as an alternative.

bigcritter · 08-23-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jwight

Have a look at Nealey Tire Repair Kit as an alternative.

I bought something very similar to this at a military exchange, except that it has two handles.....one for cleaning/reaming, and one to insert the plugs.......very much like what the tire stores use now. I also plan to get a spray bottle from WallyWorld or somewhere to fill with soapy water, to make finding a hole easier. However, if it comes down to actual tire failure, where the tire suddenly turns into a donut or deforms in some way, I'll still be S.O.L.

Actually, no different than I would have been with just the tire goop and compressor! Ohhhh, and with a space-saver tire, where would you put it once inflated? If you ever needed to use it, then you'd still be committed to carrying a full-sized tire around after being used once. If they could somehow return to their original shape & size when deflated, that would be wonderful!