No room for a spare tire. Now what?

[JRouche]

I dont have any space for a spare, fuel cell and four link ate that up. Soo, I do like to drive the car, and would like to take more extended trips. So Id like some back up if I get a flat on a out of reach area. I have AAA and could use that. But I would like a back-up if Im remote.



What are the guys that dont have spare tires doing for flat insurance?

I dont like the Slime. Tried it and not happy. Any other suggestions for emergency tire type crutches. Fix-a-flat was gonna be my choice. Any opinions?? JR

[absintheisfun]

I pulled my spare in my Typhoon and still drive it everywhere. I have a can of fix-a-flat and a small cigarette lighter operated compressor.

[mc84_zz4]

I usually have 2 cans of fix-a-flat in all our cars, and luckily have not had to use them but on occassion, and mostly for other stranded motorists.
You know how it works: if you are prepared you will not need it...lol
I do have a spare, but I have only used it once in 20 years, when a sidewall got sliced.
I have had 1 blow-out, but those were my student days with junk tires.
BTW, If you do use the fix-a-flat, let the guys at the tire shop know before they pop the tire off, they will appreciate the heads-up.

[HRBS]

It wasnt untill recently I realized the germans are way ahead of us. My wife has a 2007 VW Toureg (SUV) and called me with a flat. When I arrived I found the spare to be a full size rim but the tire was collapsed and only maybe 1/2 sidewall. The "kit" in the trunk includes an onboard air compressor you connect to the battery under the hood. Once mounted start inflating. Within 5 mins it was a full size spare. The rubber tread accordions into shape and seats the bead. After use reverse the proceedure and it folds back into a compact sze for storage. Hers is a full size 30" tire.
There has to be smaller versions. Imagine an 18 or 19 in spare !
The only problem is finding an old school 5x4-3/4" bolt pattern (I assume you have).
Just thought I'd throw that out there.....

[The Stickman]

It wasnt untill recently I realized the germans are way ahead of us. My wife has a 2007 VW Toureg (SUV) and called me with a flat. When I arrived I found the spare to be a full size rim but the tire was collapsed and only maybe 1/2 sidewall. The "kit" in the trunk includes an onboard air compressor you connect to the battery under the hood. Once mounted start inflating. Within 5 mins it was a full size spare. The rubber tread accordions into shape and seats the bead. After use reverse the proceedure and it folds back into a compact sze for storage. Hers is a full size 30" tire.
There has to be smaller versions. Imagine an 18 or 19 in spare !
The only problem is finding an old school 5x4-3/4" bolt pattern (I assume you have).
Just thought I'd throw that out there.....

Not that far ahead actually. GM used similar tires from the late 60's. They gave you a can to fill it up and expand it.

[SLO_Z28]

Not that far ahead actually. GM used similar tires from the late 60's. They gave you a can to fill it up and expand it.

Yeah my camaro had one of those. I still have the original spare and can. Ive used it once, the bumper jack was sketchy, but it worked.

To the OP, a AAA card, and can of LARGE TIRE Fix a Flat is all you should ever need.

[parsonsj]

My Nova never had a spare.

The last time I had a flat tire was in 1982.

jp

[DriverzInc]

I had a customer who found these, but I know you said you don't have the room. The fix a flat will get you someplace, but that stuff is nasty, and if you have nice wheels... yuck.

http://vettespare.com/

[Kenova]

A Continental Kit!?

Ken

[Vegas69]

Triple A or run flats is all you have. When I was with Hagerty towing could be part of the plan. You could carry a compressor and a plug kit. I'm with John, I've had two flats in 17 years of driving. One was with a run flat tire. I'm sure I just jinxed myself.