Thread: Deflated spare tyre

It’s no problem to keep the spare deflated. I’m running 285 60 18 which won’t fit unless it’s deflated.

Originally Posted by John_D4

It’s no problem to keep the spare deflated. I’m running 285 60 18 which won’t fit unless it’s deflated.

thanks John. So you didn’t have to go for a smaller or narrower tyre? Your 285/60/18 fit in deflated?

VW Touaregs have a deflated space saver tyre.
The rigmarole to change a tyre on them is amazing and depends on lots of steps.
Just be sure your compressor is in good nick.

Regards PhilipA
amusing anecdote . One of my friends has one of those incredibly heavy crossover things with not one but two big spares on the back. He plans to ditch both and carry a pressure can of gum up stuff so he can fit a bike rack.
So wrong in so many ways.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

VW Touaregs have a deflated space saver tyre.
The rigmarole to change a tyre on them is amazing and depends on lots of steps.
Just be sure your compressor is in good nick.

Regards PhilipA
amusing anecdote . One of my friends has one of those incredibly heavy crossover things with not one but two big spares on the back. He plans to ditch both and carry a pressure can of gum up stuff so he can fit a bike rack.
So wrong in so many ways.

Yeah, the spare tyre is not easy to get to underneath a fridge, portable battery and gear but the high price of the rear bar swingaway and the fact that I’m not entirely keen on having to move the tyre every time I want to open the rear, is making me look into alternatives. I’ve not had to change a tyre in 8 years **touch wood** which is why I’m leaning towards the deflated spare.

If any suggestions, I’m all ears

why do people let simple actions bother them?

I had swingaway spare on my old pathfinder which was a family vehicle requiring regular opening of the rear door. two movements instead of one. easy

the D2 is similar story with spare mounted to the door but never a problem or effort involved. never thought about it on both vehicles.

swingaway spare would be one of my first options on any read doored vehicle I would own.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

why do people let simple actions bother them?

I had swingaway spare on my old pathfinder which was a family vehicle requiring regular opening of the rear door. two movements instead of one. easy

the D2 is similar story with spare mounted to the door but never a problem or effort involved. never thought about it on both vehicles.

swingaway spare would be one of my first options on any read doored vehicle I would own.

thanks fella. I prefer no action action to simple action. But thanks for your input.

It's potential gain versus potential loss. Sure, the Rijidij (and only get this one for the D4) rear wheel carrier needs to be moved aside whenever you need to open the tailgate, and the loss is in the extra steps you need to take for access (and, I suppose, the cost of about $1.5k and the nerves required to take an angle grinder to your car!). But look at the gains. Firstly, removing and replacing the spare wheel with the carrier is so much easier and cleaner than farting about under the car. Secondly, you free up space for a second fuel tank (think Brown Davis 87L or 108L) or perhaps a water tank.
But, to a certain extent, you can have your cake and eat it, too. The swing away section of the carrier can be removed quite easily, leaving just the vertical stub axle which comes with a screw on cover and looks like an antenna base. If you "never have a flat" around town (or have a TPMS system which warns you of impending doom) then this is a viable option and you put the carrier back on for trips.

Originally Posted by DieselLSE

It's potential gain versus potential loss. Sure, the Rijidij (and only get this one for the D4) rear wheel carrier needs to be moved aside whenever you need to open the tailgate, and the loss is in the extra steps you need to take for access (and, I suppose, the cost of about $1.5k and the nerves required to take an angle grinder to your car!). But look at the gains. Firstly, removing and replacing the spare wheel with the carrier is so much easier and cleaner than farting about under the car. Secondly, you free up space for a second fuel tank (think Brown Davis 87L or 108L) or perhaps a water tank.
But, to a certain extent, you can have your cake and eat it, too. The swing away section of the carrier can be removed quite easily, leaving just the vertical stub axle which comes with a screw on cover and looks like an antenna base. If you "never have a flat" around town (or have a TPMS system which warns you of impending doom) then this is a viable option and you put the carrier back on for trips.

thanks for the input. Some very good pointers there. I’ve got a D3 and was thinking the Terrafirma one. Same price as the Rijidij. But will probably stick with the deflated tyre for now. If I suddenly start getting flat tyres all the time, I’ll probably bite the bullet.