Thought a new thread would be useful. I am considering permanently removing the spare tire and jack from the trunk.
The spare and jack weigh almost 50 lbs. (seems I read 47 lbs.) and removal of that kind of weight is a plus. The spare donut would be useful to get me home with a flat on the front tires , but may cause a concern on the backs with the IRS. Of course, if I get a flat on a back tire , then I could move a front to back and mount donut on front...
But do I really want to change a flat on my GTO and ride on the spare donut ? NO , I'll call 1-800-roadside or as a current member I'll call for a FlatBed from AAA. When my wounded Goat arrives home , do I then put the spare on and ride with it till a replacement tire is available. NO WAY - I'll keep it down till the Replacement Tire is available...
I get to the Tire Shop and/or installer by using a can of Fix-A-Flat . Or maybe I keep a Fifth Wheel/Tire at home for Replacement...
The '06 Grand Prix GXP has no spare (plus different size tires f/r) , just a can of Flat Repair - So their owners are dealing with the issue of no spare. Also seems like alot of GTO owners are replacing wheels to the 18-19 range which makes the donut spare even more of a difference , if usable at all...
So I'll throw this idea out and see what other Owners are thinking and/or doing ...
The spare and jack weigh almost 50 lbs. (seems I read 47 lbs.) and removal of that kind of weight is a plus. The spare donut would be useful to get me home with a flat on the front tires , but may cause a concern on the backs with the IRS. Of course, if I get a flat on a back tire , then I could move a front to back and mount donut on front...
But do I really want to change a flat on my GTO and ride on the spare donut ? NO , I'll call 1-800-roadside or as a current member I'll call for a FlatBed from AAA. When my wounded Goat arrives home , do I then put the spare on and ride with it till a replacement tire is available. NO WAY - I'll keep it down till the Replacement Tire is available...
I get to the Tire Shop and/or installer by using a can of Fix-A-Flat . Or maybe I keep a Fifth Wheel/Tire at home for Replacement...
The '06 Grand Prix GXP has no spare (plus different size tires f/r) , just a can of Flat Repair - So their owners are dealing with the issue of no spare. Also seems like alot of GTO owners are replacing wheels to the 18-19 range which makes the donut spare even more of a difference , if usable at all...
So I'll throw this idea out and see what other Owners are thinking and/or doing ...