Aribert Neumann wrote:
>Randall has mentioned using a compact temporary/narrow spare tire,
>Txxx/xxR15, for use as a spare in a TR3. If I remember correctly from a
>posting years ago, Randall mentioned that he picked up a compact spare
>(exact vehicle model unknown) at a salvage yard.
>
>I would expect that the temp spare tires have the same dry rot concerns as
>regular tires. Can one buy new replacement temp spare tires? Do the temp
>spare tires mount on an existing wheel (do they have the same style lip)?
>Are these tires easy to have dismounted?
>
Tire age is a reasonable concern, but you'd be looking for a temp spare
from a wrecked late model car. You'll get the tire/wheel for $10 or so,
and if the donor was 1-2 years old, you have a few years before you'll
need to replace it. Figure that's about $3/year of use.
Steven
_______________________________________________
This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register
http://www.vtr.org
http://www.team.net/donate.html
Triumphs@autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/triumphs
|