[DML] Re: compact spare

["Ian Foster" <ian@xxxx>]

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

Cheers, IAN
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----- 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
>
>
>
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