hi everyone the compact spare can be removed from the rim. i have done this myself on my tire. you then can remount it and reseal it . no need to replace the whole assembly . bob miller -----Original Message----- From: mikeatk@xxxx <mikeatk@xxxx> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Sunday, January 23, 2000 1:14 PM Subject: [DML] Re: compact spare >Hi Joe, > >Saw your post and was getting ready to e-mail you about this very question. >Since the spare is obviously no good, would you recommend removing it >completely and using that space as additional storage area for emergency >items. Such as the two cans of flat fix, jumper wires, flashlight, tools, >manuals and other needed items would fit inside that space nicely. What >should we carry in the car anyway. I know I've seen a list of recommended >tools to carry but cannot find it. What would you recommend. > >Thanks > >Mike Atkinson > >mikeatk@xxxx > > >-----Original Message----- >From: DMC Joe <dmcjoe@xxxx> >To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> >Date: Saturday, January 22, 2000 5:18 PM >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> > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >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 > >