[DML] Re: compact spare
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

[DML] Re: compact spare



How much is a good condition used 'compact spare' with good tyre worth?

Cheers, IAN
**********************

----- Original Message -----
From: DMC Joe <dmcjoe@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2000 9:31 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: compact spare


> Jonathan,
>
> Your problem is common. We suggest that owners carry a can or two of "Flat
> Fix" or similar brands in their DeLoreans. The spare tires just don't hold
> air. If you get a flat and by chance you have a fully inflated spare (very
> unlikely) it is only practical to use the spare on the front of the car.
> When used on the rear, the car will list as much as 4 inches restricting
> driving at any real speed (also looks real stupid). Here is one more
> interesting fact. The rear tires will not fit in the luggage compartment
> therefore if you are carrying a passenger there is not practical location
to
> store the flat rear tire, you might have to leave that expensive wheel and
> tire on the side of the road.
>
> The Flat Fix type products are easy to use and do work especially if you
get
> a flat on a cold rainy night.
>
> DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jonathan Heslop <gatewayaag@xxxx>
> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 2:29 PM
> Subject: [DML] compact spare
>
>
> > Hi list...........
> >
> > My compact spare is dead. It won't hold any air at all--pump it up to
> 60psi
> > and it's totally flat in an hour. I figured I could just replace it,
but
> > the guy at the tire shop said they usually replace the WHOLE thing
(wheel
> > and tire) on compact spares. Is this BS?
> >
> > Has anyone had a similar experience? Thanks!
> >
> > --Jonathan #000697
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at:
> www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html
>
> To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
> moderator@xxxx
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
> -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/dmcnews/?m=1
>
>
>





Home Back to the Home of PROJECT VIXEN 


Copyright ProjectVixen.com. All rights reserved.

Opinions expressed in posts reflect the views of their respective authors.
DMCForum Mailing List Archive  DMCNews Mailing List Archive  DMC-UK Mailing List Archive

This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated