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By *arlomale OP   Man
over a year ago

darlington

How am I supposed to get to the tyre shop apparently no cars come with spares now never knew that any ideas people btw the cars hasn’t a jack or a wheel brace did previous owner take it or don’t they come with a tool kit now

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Why would they have a jack or a wheel brace if they don't have a spare?

I thought they all had those space savers now?

Guess you need to call a rescue service then

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"How am I supposed to get to the tyre shop apparently no cars come with spares now never knew that any ideas people btw the cars hasn’t a jack or a wheel brace did previous owner take it or don’t they come with a tool kit now "

It's true... most new cars now come with a can of foam sealant and a plug in compressor instead. This should get you going again in most minor puncture situations.

The tyre & tools kit is available as an added extra, or you'll probable be able to buy one on ebay.

Cal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Take your wheel off and get a mate /hubby/wife etc to take you in their car. If you have no jack etc use a friends.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

some garages do come to you to replace a popped tyre.

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By *homasP80Man
over a year ago

Linwood


"How am I supposed to get to the tyre shop apparently no cars come with spares now never knew that any ideas people btw the cars hasn’t a jack or a wheel brace did previous owner take it or don’t they come with a tool kit now "

Yea. New cars like this now.

Spare wheel + jack etc you’d have to pay extra for now.

I was given a suggestion that a scrap yard would be able to give you spare tyre + jack set, for cheaper.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Black circles will sort it

Cheaper tyres and for 6 quid they will get a local garage to come fit it. My tyres are RRP at 200 quid.... The tyre AND the fitting was 82

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By *eplicant JoWoman
over a year ago

Sussex countryside

Halfords (via another company) came to my house and changed mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's ok..it's only flat at the bottom ??

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By *arlomale OP   Man
over a year ago

darlington

Sorted it has runflats on apparently good old Germans

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How am I supposed to get to the tyre shop apparently no cars come with spares now never knew that any ideas people btw the cars hasn’t a jack or a wheel brace did previous owner take it or don’t they come with a tool kit now "

I know this won't help you but I have lots of spare tyres around my waist

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By *arlomale OP   Man
over a year ago

darlington


"How am I supposed to get to the tyre shop apparently no cars come with spares now never knew that any ideas people btw the cars hasn’t a jack or a wheel brace did previous owner take it or don’t they come with a tool kit now

I know this won't help you but I have lots of spare tyres around my waist "
nice air bags btw

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How am I supposed to get to the tyre shop apparently no cars come with spares now never knew that any ideas people btw the cars hasn’t a jack or a wheel brace did previous owner take it or don’t they come with a tool kit now

I know this won't help you but I have lots of spare tyres around my waist nice air bags btw "

thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A number of manufacturers have been moving away from fitting spare wheels for a number of reasons.

I remember, back in the day, when your spare matched all the other wheels (even alloys), but as wheel and tyre sizes keep growing, it becomes less practical to have a full sized spare - which is why we started getting space savers? But even they have been growing in size.

You also have to consider that there is a cost element to this - a big factor that is considered by the motor manufacturers.

Another thing to consider is how many drivers are actually capable (or even willing) to change a wheel at the roadside? In the pissing rain?

I think there are far too many snowflakes about these days, lol, and the car makers know this.

Plus, with many new cars, a years breakdown cover is included (and many insurance companies include it too - mine does) so for many, it's much easier to call for breakdown assistance.

There are also a handful of firms doing mobile tyre fitting, so really is there any reason to lug around a heavy spare in the boot when, honestly, you don't need to anymore.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Also the number of people driving round on space savers cis they can't be arsed to go her a proper tyre to replace the flat one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A number of manufacturers have been moving away from fitting spare wheels for a number of reasons.

I remember, back in the day, when your spare matched all the other wheels (even alloys), but as wheel and tyre sizes keep growing, it becomes less practical to have a full sized spare - which is why we started getting space savers? But even they have been growing in size.

You also have to consider that there is a cost element to this - a big factor that is considered by the motor manufacturers.

Another thing to consider is how many drivers are actually capable (or even willing) to change a wheel at the roadside? In the pissing rain?

I think there are far too many snowflakes about these days, lol, and the car makers know this.

Plus, with many new cars, a years breakdown cover is included (and many insurance companies include it too - mine does) so for many, it's much easier to call for breakdown assistance.

There are also a handful of firms doing mobile tyre fitting, so really is there any reason to lug around a heavy spare in the boot when, honestly, you don't need to anymore."

Also less weight.. so better fuel economy.

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By *vcarolTV/TS
over a year ago

kilmarnockish

And then there’s simple economics. Missing out the spare means that effectively for every for cars the fifth is turned for free.

Btw run flats are not for long term use. They are designed to get you going and to get somewhere safe only.

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Can of foam and compressor in our car it is very disconcerting but I also have a couple of mobile tire fitters in my mobile and would probably ring one of them should I get a flat.

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