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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avanti wrote:
C'mon guys. This isn't a moral question. It is simply a cost-effectiveness one. Deciding whether or not it is worth the space, cost, weight and fuel to carry a spare is no different from deciding whether to carry a spare fan belt, a spare fuel pump, or a spare steering wheel. How likely is it to fail, and how serious would it be if it did? That varies drastically by situation, so there is no single "right" answer. Comparing carrying a spare to carrying a first-aid kit or a fire extinguisher is absurd.
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
Wow, someone with common sense on this forum! Everything in life is a risk assessment. This is no different.
