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Old 05-03-2016, 10:16 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by mav1178 View Post
Actually I got the idea from running wide wheels and big brake kit(s).... and a rear wheel drive car with a non-open differential.

1) spares can't be used in the rear
2) spares can't fit over any big brake kit
3) spares will be dead weight and useless

I ended up having a weird habit of either not running any spares, or leaving in a track wheel in the car.

-alex
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Originally Posted by ichitaka05 View Post
Good point. If you upgrade the brakes, spare will become waste. This is one of the reason I'm still hesitant to upgrade the calipers.
I carried a can of puncture seal in my Talon instead of a spare. It will work fine for about 90% of the flats you may get as long as the bead is not broken or the tire actually torn. It isn't a permanent fix of course but it always would hold until I could get to a shop.


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