Spare on a Toad..??????

[old-mo]

On our new to us toad.... It came with one of them pump and gunge repair kits...

And NO space saver wheel that would just fit under the boot floor in a round cut out bit...

Don`t like space savers, so bought a brand new matching alloy wheel and same make tyre.....

Especially towing on an A frame...

Only thing is a normal wheel will NOT fit where the space saver should be stowed, so got it on the back seat..

(Still enough room for the dog.)

I don`t like the thought of it, but Judy don`t like the wheel inside the car... and a space saver would fit in the boot...

Now..... Would a Space Saver be ok when towed..? I think they look odd and silly, I would sooner leave the full size wheel on the back seat..

 

[Langtoftlad]

Roof rack ???

 

[Larrynwin]

I’ve got a space saver (50mph limit ) in my Kia and towed it 80 miles on a frame last year no problem following a puncture in front wheel.

 

[Jamesh]

I would think it would be fine on a toad.

I'd put it on the front though so that the most grip is on the back wheels... Best tyres in the back as others have said elsewhere.

 

[DandG5515]

I’ve put a space saver in my toad, could not find a decent alloy at sensible price in good condition. My space saver was £30 on eBay. My previous car I ordered new with a full size spare, however when I needed it they had put a lower speed rating tyre on it with stickers saying max speed 50mph, how frustrating.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

The wheel on the back seat is very dangerous and could end up in the front if you stop quick and hurt one of you or daisy. I thought the toad was fairly new,if so the chances of a puncture must be really low.I would go for a space saver.
What size do you need ? I have a spare one if it will fit ,never been used

 

[Wack]

Those inflation kits are better than you think , I got a puncture in my car , pumped it up with the gunk , lasted until the next day

When he took it off to fix it the guy was amazed it'd sealed it

It wasn't a nail , it was a triangular piece of metal that'd made a 5cm cut in the tyre

I wasn't quite so amazed when I had to buy a new tyre

 

[Larrynwin]

Those inflation kits are better than you think , I got a puncture in my car , pumped it up with the gunk , lasted until the next day

When he took it off to fix it the guy was amazed it'd sealed it

It wasn't a nail , it was a triangular piece of metal that'd made a 5cm cut in the tyre

I wasn't quite so amazed when I had to buy a new tyre

If the tyre leaves the rim inflating gunge will not seal it.

 

[Bailey58]

The wheel on the back seat is very dangerous and could end up in the front if you stop quick and hurt one of you or daisy. I thought the toad was fairly new,if so the chances of a puncture must be really low.I would go for a space saver.What size do you need ? I have a spare one if it will fit ,never been used
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Put the seat belt round it?

 

[Wack]

If the tyre leaves the rim inflating gunge will not seal it.

In 40 years of driving , 30 doing 50-80k a year that has never happened to me , not once

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[poppycamper]

I thought the toad was fairly new,if so the chances of a puncture must be really low.

Funny thing to say.... how does age of vehicle influence chance of getting puncture?
Debris on road cannot differentiate between brand new and well worn tyres.

 

[dazandandrea]

Funny thing to say.... how does age of vehicle influence chance of getting puncture?
Debris on road cannot differentiate between brand new and well worn tyres.

Was just going to put the same

 

[Mikey RV]

A space saver although can be used for a few miles, is only to get you home or to the nearest garage to get repaired so not a problem. Better than having a full size spare on the back seat.

 

[carolyn]

I had a blow out driving a Vauxhall Zafira from Sherborne to Dorchester on the top road. On that only straight bit where you can go 60, Old Mo will know it, fortunately I was on my own. Still scarey. We’ve also had a blow out on the motorway in our old Autosleeper symbol in France. I’d always want a spare rather than glue stuff, A friend recently had a blowout in their 2018 Ford Fiesta on A303 on the way to London. By the time they were loaded onto a truck , taken to a tyre place , tyre replaced etc it was nearly 5 hours. Not a weekend.

Surely with those temporary tyres the same rules apply, don’t exceed 50 or 60mph and don’t do more than x number of miles. The nice people at the Tow bar place will know.

 

[Manic]

Could you put full wheel/tyre where the space saver goes and build a false floor.

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[dazandandrea]

Wifes Audi A1 uses a puncture kit, we bought replacement Alloy off eBay and fitted new tyre. Had to raise the floor i the boot a couple of inches to accommodate it.

 

[old-mo]

What size do you need ? I have a spare one if it will fit ,never been used

Thanks. Jim..... I will have a look and pm you...

Could you put full wheel/tyre where the space saver goes and build a false floor.

Not possible..... The spare wheel is to big to fit on the floor of the boot...
Unless..
I let the tyre down a bit.... it`s that tight, hence laid on the back seat.. Thanks for the suggestion..

 

[L' Hobo]

old-mo, As it for the Toad, why not just use the spare tyre without the rim.

If you do get a puncture and the tyre man (you won't be doing it yourself, will you?) cannot fix the one that's on the rim, you will have a spare tyre waiting that can be fixed on the rim in minutes and will probably fit in the boot.

I would not advise carrying an unrestrained spare wheel in the back seat!

 

[bobandjanie]

Maybe just carry your spare when your towing it Mo, odds are you will never need it ............. but if you don't have one you will.
That was one thing I didn't like about the Smart car, no spare but we trailed it, so not so bad, there was someone years ago towing a Smart on an a frame never realised and knackered the tyre and rim, I seem to remember it took a while to get sorted.

It depends if your a chancer. Bob.

 

[Tigger-Tim]

We don't toad, but my mx-5 doesn't have a space for a spare wheel.

I bought an extra alloy and tyre to keep at home - I realise that I might get caught out when travelling, but it's helpful knowing someone can help if I'm local enough. If further afield, I rely on the gunk/finding a tyre place open.

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[Larrynwin]

In 40 years of driving , 30 doing 50-80k a year that has never happened to me , not once

Then you have been lucky, any puncture on the move if not detected early enough will likely part the tyre from the rim rendering inflating gunge useless.
I have successfully used it in lawn tractors and cycles but those have tubes to retain the sealant.

 

[xYachties]

For our Fiat 500 brought a spacesaver off eBay for fraction of new price. If I do need it will if needed move proper wheels on front and spacesaver on back.

So little little weight on rear, it should be fine and hidden under floor in boot.

 

[emjaiuk]

I WAS a great believer in gunk kits, that’s all our Hymer was supplied with

 

[L' Hobo]

I WAS a great believer in gunk kits, that’s all our Hymer was supplied withView attachment 589968

, When tubeless first came about, I always used to fit a tube inside, does anyone continue this practice?? (I don't)

 

[Minxy]

See if the wheel will fit on the floor sandwiched between the back of the passenger's/driver's and the rear seat. Also make sure you let some air out so it is not at full pressure as the difference in temperature can cause them to go bang (extremely rare though), also cover it to stop sunlight getting to it and Daisy jumping on it and damaging it.

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[Landy Andy]

Store it in the boot not inflated, and carry the little air pump. Only a small wheel so won’t take hours to inflate if required, which I doubt it ever will.

 

[Minxy]

Store it in the boot not inflated, and carry the little air pump. Only a small wheel so won’t take hours to inflate if required, which I doubt it ever will.

It won't fit inflated or not.

 

[Landy Andy]

Not possible..... The spare wheel is to big to fit on the floor of the boot...
Unless..
I let the tyre down a bit.... it`s that tight, hence laid on the back seat.. Thanks for the suggestion

It won't fit inflated or not.

 

[TonyEmm]

The wheel on the back seat is very dangerous and could end up in the front if you stop quick and hurt one of you or daisy. I thought the toad was fairly new,if so the chances of a puncture must be really low.I would go for a space saver.
What size do you need ? I have a spare one if it will fit ,never been usedView attachment 589856

Age of the vehicle is irrelevant where punctures are concerned! Our 3 week old Tivoli had a puncture, unrepairable, then the tyre bay broke the tyre pressure monitor with a tyre lever… . Cost them as much to replace that as the tyre cost me!

 

[Minxy]

I don't think that letting any air out will make it fit as tyres are still quite rigid and it will then put pressure on the tailgate which isn't a good idea.

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