Why do we carry a spare tire around?
Hi Folks, THIS IS MENT TO BE A DISCUSSION. Since the beginning of cars and RV,s, we have always carried a spare tire. With a Roadtrek, none of us are able to change a tire, especially those of us w...
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rockhillmanor wrote:avanti wrote:
...In any event, those of you who won't get in a car without a spare had better start shopping for hiking shoes. They are rapidly becoming a thing of the past:http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/08/your-next-car-may-not-have-a-spare-tire/index.htm
All that means is that the 'consumer' has to now pay for a spare.
Only if you are willing to strap the spare onto your roof rack. Many new vehicles don't even have a place to store a spare. This is especially true of AWD cars.
The larger point is that the industry is moving away from the "spare tire" concept. This will slowly cause consumers to stop perceiving a spare as being necessary. It will eventually be seen for what it is: no more or less important than carrying a spare serpentine belt (but a lot less convenient). Admittedly, the RV world will be among the last to get the memo. Goes with the demographic.
