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My Freelander 2 was supplied with a foam injection kit instead of a conventional spare. I am considering the purchase of a space saver spare wheel. Would you recommend this?
I have a 2011 Nissan X-Trail Tekna 2.0DCI 173 manual that I bought for towing a caravan. I realise now that they do not supply a full size spare wheel, and the 'get you home' wheel stipulates in the owners...
I need a spare wheel to take with me on a Scandinavian tour up to the Arctic circle and back through Lapland. Even a space saver is better than a bottle of sealant. Any suggestions appreciated.
I purchased a RAV4 which came without a spare wheel, they give you a repair kit. I knew about this when I purchased the car and thought that it would probably be okay. I have rehearsed a repair using...
I am buying a car with run flats. Am I being over cautious in considering buying a spare wheel or a spare tyre, to keep for longer journeys?
Around this spring time my company car will be replaced with: Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique TomTom 5dr (Stop/Start). This car will come without a spare wheel/tyre, which will be the...
Recently, you confirmed that a winter tyre can be used as a 'spare' in the summer; or a summer tyre can be used in the winter; provided it is treated in the same way as a space-saver, and kept below 50mph....
I have just bought a Kia Venga 3 with 1.6 diesel engine. This car has no spare wheel but has an air pump and a bottle of puncture sealant. This is the first car I have owned which does not have a spare...
I have just bought a Nissan X-Trail Tekna for towing a caravan - the tyre sizes are: 225/55R18 on 18x7J rims, whereas on the Acenta they are 225/60R17. Why is this and what are the advantages and disadvantages? Also...
I understand tyre sealants (Air-Seal, OKO, Ultraseal, Slime) are preventative and will instantly seal a small puncture, and the seal will remain good for the life of the tyre. What is your view, please,...
 

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