Donut Supercharged December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 Today i got an itching feeling to pump my spare Tyre. The car was bought new 5 years, and i never touch the spare Tyre. Who does anyway? Took out everything from the boot, lift up the cover and took a look at the spare. Press the rubber, it's damm soft. haul out the entire Tyre and start pumping. The machine read just 40 kpa when i inserted the nozzle into the valve! Imagine i got a Tyre puncture and i had to use the spare Tyre. No way i can drive with a 40 kpa Tyre...... So don't forget your spare, especially you go into msia frequently........ ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nzy Twincharged December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 Today i got an itching feeling to pump my spare Tyre. The car was bought new 5 years, and i never touch the spare Tyre. Who does anyway? Took out everything from the boot, lift up the cover and took a look at the spare. Press the rubber, it's damm soft. haul out the entire Tyre and start pumping. The machine read just 40 kpa when i inserted the nozzle into the valve! Imagine i got a Tyre puncture and i had to use the spare Tyre. No way i can drive with a 40 kpa Tyre...... So don't forget your spare, especially you go into msia frequently........ Yep. Always make it a point to pump the spare tire whenever I pump the other tires. Only when I rushing then don't pump the spare. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion 5th Gear December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 lucky I pump my spare every half a year! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 I mention before, when you do servicing, you can ask the dealer to pump the spare tire. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 removed my spare from the car 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 I mention before, when you do servicing, you can ask the dealer to pump the spare tire. Thanks for the tip! I didn't know they provide such service 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 Thanks for the tip! I didn't know they provide such service They don't usually, its call asking. Just be polite, usually it works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 Cant imagine if tyre puncture in msia?! And when the spare tyre cannot be used! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 Same here, a few months back while changing new tyres time, I asked the tyre shop boss to check my spare. His worker took it out and found there was totally no air inside! I guess the spare tyre is often neglected because it is not easy to access to it, especially those in the boot. From now onwards I will make it a point to pump the spare whenever I am doing servicing or doing tyre rotation... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnahp Supercharged December 22, 2012 Share December 22, 2012 My car came with full size matching spare wheel and I include the spare wheel in tire rotation. The spare tire always properly inflated. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souma Clutched December 23, 2012 Share December 23, 2012 sorry to hijack TS thread, no power to post new topic. Anyone got recommendations to those tyres workshop that comply to your request and swap the pair of rear tyres to the front, vice versa? Of coz i know i have to pay for a bit of labor fee, but can share how much it is? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PengYou Clutched December 23, 2012 Share December 23, 2012 sorry to hijack TS thread, no power to post new topic. Anyone got recommendations to those tyres workshop that comply to your request and swap the pair of rear tyres to the front, vice versa? Of coz i know i have to pay for a bit of labor fee, but can share how much it is? 3 yrs ago, I did it at a petrol kiosk, the guys asked for $20, luckily b4 tat my friend told me he did it for $10, so I neg down to $10. tat was 3 yrs ago and only rotation.. last yr, I did rotation + balancing, cos $18, this one no escape, cos balancing really more work. Now, I go back to the tyre shop that I bought the tyre from, and it is free rotation till tyre botak, but balancing must pay.. extra... If you do rotation only, u can try asking your service mechanic to do it also, maybe little charge or even free. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khongjm Neutral Newbie December 23, 2012 Share December 23, 2012 Can I ask what pressure to set when pumping air into the spare tyre in the boot? Is it same as the other tyres at 220 psi? Thanks in advance! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear December 23, 2012 Share December 23, 2012 (edited) sorry to hijack TS thread, no power to post new topic. Anyone got recommendations to those tyres workshop that comply to your request and swap the pair of rear tyres to the front, vice versa? Of coz i know i have to pay for a bit of labor fee, but can share how much it is? Most shop should be able to do it, alternatively, you can do it yourself. You just need a car jack, which you should really have. Practice for in case you need to use spare tires. Don't let others say we Singaporeans are totally hopeless in many basic tasks. Edited December 23, 2012 by Kiadaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic December 23, 2012 Share December 23, 2012 Can I ask what pressure to set when pumping air into the spare tyre in the boot? Is it same as the other tyres at 220 psi? Thanks in advance! Use common sense lah. A tyre not in use looses air faster than fours that been used daily. A spare tyre of course needs to pump higher pressure for "buffer" unless you enjoy removing and pumping every week. If pong jack pong jack still many many air inside, can just release some. But, if too little, you need big strong lung to blow it up. A space saver tyre requires much higher pressure than a full size spare. Read instructions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic December 23, 2012 Share December 23, 2012 Today i got an itching feeling to pump my spare Tyre. The car was bought new 5 years, and i never touch the spare Tyre. Who does anyway? Took out everything from the boot, lift up the cover and took a look at the spare. Press the rubber, it's damm soft. haul out the entire Tyre and start pumping. The machine read just 40 kpa when i inserted the nozzle into the valve! Imagine i got a Tyre puncture and i had to use the spare Tyre. No way i can drive with a 40 kpa Tyre...... So don't forget your spare, especially you go into msia frequently........ Yup, spare tyre looses air faster. Mine was last pumped 1/2 year ago. From 40 psi, it dropped to 20 psi when I pumped 2 days ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iiiusion 2nd Gear December 23, 2012 Share December 23, 2012 I mention before, when you do servicing, you can ask the dealer to pump the spare tire. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaroldSync Neutral Newbie December 24, 2012 Share December 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks buddy, you remind me the most important thing about my car,it's been 2 months i didn't check my spare tyre!! I will definitely check it today! Edited December 24, 2012 by HaroldSync ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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