Spare tire

[jhnology]

On 3/10/2024 at 9:31 AM, Columbian78 said:

I removed my spare tire a few years ago. I was still going back to AD for servicing at that time and the checklist always gets a tick for spare tire check. But there was no more spare tire.

When u collect car after servicing, u never "scare" them by reporting "lost spare tire"? 

 

This is to teach them dont blindly tick without checking.. lol

[Gnahp]

On 3/10/2024 at 4:58 PM, jhnology said:

When u collect car after servicing, u never "scare" them by reporting "lost spare tire"? 

 

This is to teach them dont blindly tick without checking.. lol

I share with you my experience of servicing at C&C

my windscreen washer was full before servicing

they charged me for refilling it

me - it was full 

C&C - oh, we sucked it out and refilled it with genuine mercedes washer fluid 

me - I filled it with genuine mercedes washer fluid that I bought from you guys

C&C - oh....

[jhnology]

On 3/10/2024 at 5:44 PM, Gnahp said:

I share with you my experience of servicing at C&C

my windscreen washer was full before servicing

they charged me for refilling it

me - it was full 

C&C - oh, we sucked it out and refilled it with genuine mercedes washer fluid 

me - I filled it with genuine mercedes washer fluid that I bought from you guys

C&C - oh....

do we have a thread on stories which AD wan charge extra for something we didnt ask for or agree to it? 

[kobayashiGT]

On 3/9/2024 at 6:45 PM, jhnology said:

when your 4 main tires are due for change, what do you do with your spare tire?

Keep as it is (Do nothing)? Will the spare tires quality degrad as the years passes?

Just change your 4 tyres. The spare tire will eventually degrade. that goes without saying. 

The rule of thumb is to inflate all your tyres to keep it in good condition for as long as possible. I will pump my spare tyres if i were to go on to a road trip. Just in case i need it. 

For normal driving, if really kenna a puncture, then is either slowly drive to the nearest tyre shop or call for help. 

[kobayashiGT]

On 3/10/2024 at 6:27 AM, Gnahp said:

last time my W204 had full size spare tire, same wheel as the rest of the four

I included it in tire rotation following the pattern below when the car was new

first tire change onwards, I kept the worn 5th wheel in the boot as spare wheel, back to four tire rotation 

 

Now must save weight go green, where got full size tyre. hahahah. Alot of car also don't come with spare tyre liao. Just give you tyre repair kit. hahahaha 

[Kklee]

On 3/11/2024 at 8:26 AM, kobayashiGT said:

Just change your 4 tyres. The spare tire will eventually degrade. that goes without saying. 

The rule of thumb is to inflate all your tyres to keep it in good condition for as long as possible. I will pump my spare tyres if i were to go on to a road trip. Just in case i need it. 

For normal driving, if really kenna a puncture, then is either slowly drive to the nearest tyre shop or call for help. 

IMHO.
Eh... please share who you call for help?  I also want. 🤣

[Kklee]

IMHO.
Any one actually got use tire sealant to fix tire with TPMS ?  That could eliminate carrying spare tyre or donut. 🤔

[inlinesix]

On 3/11/2024 at 8:40 AM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
Any one actually got use tire sealant to fix tire with TPMS ?  That could eliminate carrying spare tyre or donut. 🤔

My car had a slow puncture. TPMS warned me.

Took out electric and pumped it 40psi.

Drive to tyre shop to get it repaired 

[Kklee]

On 3/11/2024 at 8:42 AM, inlinesix said:

My car had a slow puncture. TPMS warned me.

Took out electric and pumped it 40psi.

Drive to tyre shop to get it repaired 

IMHO.
My vehicle got pump and sealant.  
This is what I would do too.
But interested to know of experience of folks that also got use the sealant in tyres with TPMS. 

[D3badge]

On 3/9/2024 at 8:41 PM, Kopites said:

Can always change to run flat tyre. Spare is redundant imo.

If you car torque and Hp isn’t high, Run flat is a dredge to have

[inlinesix]

On 3/11/2024 at 8:45 AM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
My vehicle got pump and sealant.  
This is what I would do too.
But interested to know of experience of folks that also got use the sealant in tyres with TPMS. 

I had sealant but need maintenance.

After a while, I skipped the sealant 

[Kklee]

On 3/11/2024 at 9:09 AM, inlinesix said:

I had sealant but need maintenance.

After a while, I skipped the sealant 

IMHO.
Yours are those that pump into the tyre and then when there is the puncture,  will automatic seal ?
I referring to those which is when puncture,  spray into the tyre then pump to pressure.
I guess my concern is that might damage the TPMS sensors. 

[kobayashiGT]

On 3/11/2024 at 8:28 AM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
Eh... please share who you call for help?  I also want. 🤣

You can try tyre butler. 
reasonable pricing. 

[Mkl22]

On 3/10/2024 at 9:31 AM, Columbian78 said:

I removed my spare tire a few years ago. I was still going back to AD for servicing at that time and the checklist always gets a tick for spare tire check. But there was no more spare tire.

that tick cost you $2.... 🤣

typical workshop SMLJ 50point check.... SCAM!!!

Edited March 11, 2024 by Mkl22

[Beanoyip]

Nowadays spare tire is almost non existent. 

[ER-3682]

On 3/11/2024 at 10:54 AM, Beanoyip said:

Nowadays spare tire is almost non existent. 

Car Mfg give a Can of Sealant..cheaper...some don't even have.

Edited March 16, 2024 by ER-3682

[Roberttan]

On 3/10/2024 at 6:27 AM, Gnahp said:

last time my W204 had full size spare tire, same wheel as the rest of the four

I included it in tire rotation following the pattern below when the car was new

first tire change onwards, I kept the worn 5th wheel in the boot as spare wheel, back to four tire rotation 

 

remember to tell workshop to mark the position before they remove, otherwise how they or you know place at the position you wanted?

[Gnahp]

On 5/4/2024 at 9:54 AM, Roberttan said:

remember to tell workshop to mark the position before they remove, otherwise how they or you know place at the position you wanted?

I DIY at home, one wheel at a time, unlikely to mess up 😁