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No I didn't, in fact I didn't need 1, or a spare for the trailer or any tools or the spare fuel filter or the emergency supply of water but I always carry them because I have seen first hand how things can go pear shaped within a few 100 m of tracks and when you are 3-500 km of the closest help you have to be self reliant because I am not going to become a statistic or put the better half into a potentially life threatening situation.[wink11]Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
Sorry Discomatt I tend to agree with Tombie. 50 years ago, I got punctures quite regularly with my bar treds on my S1. Tyre technology has improved greatly over the last 20 years and also with the advent of TPMS, radials and LT construction. We can monitor things and stop before we do serious damage. I have done all the tracks/roads etc I did in my S1 back in the 70's with my last 4wd vehicle and NEVER had one puncture. Done over 50K in D4 on some rough roads as well. I also make sure I have the correct type of tyre for the trip planned, and start off with tyres in good condition, with plenty of meat left on them. I would rather carry a tyre repair kit and a sat phone in case SH*** hits the fan, than bulky weighty tyres. I just wonder how many people on this web site needed to use two spares on a trip on the basis that they started with good tyres, suitable for the conditions (ie not 19" highway rated) with plenty of meat on them. 2 spare tyres is like the Irish...to be sure to be sure.
I tend to side with Discomatt on this one... I carry 2 spares on remote trips. In my case it's probably more about giving me peace of mind due to silly tyre sizes for the bush ( Good AT's but silly size - 255/55/19 ).
But I don't see an issue with carrying a second spare if you can - I'd always prefer to be self reliant.
I've never needed 2 - however if i only carried one...... waiting for another replacement from Melbourne would have meant either taking a punt on continuing a trip through the protected areas of Woomera - with no spare..... or missing out. I'm glad I had my second spare that trip.
Each to there own when it comes to what they take but it also depends on where you travel, some stay on the beaten track others venture off the beaten track to get away from the crowds.
It also depends on the road conditions at the time, if its just been graded and there are sharp rocks and stones sitting up everywhere flats and slashed tyres are common place. Then there is just luck. I have driven a track with no flats a car in the group got 2 in 200m and yes he had good tyres at the correct pressure.