Spare flat tyre No spare - Page 4

grasey · 18th January 2008, 17:22

Bought mine and they fitted it in the boot this afternoon, I do feel more confident knowing it's in the boot, hope I'll never need it.

kho · 19th January 2008, 10:16

You all know what we really needed. Not foam, gunk, spares, cheese, brollies, fluorescent jackets or a satellite phone direct to your local automotive rescue. What really should have come with this car is indestructible tires... or more realistically run-flat tyres.

People say the industry is moving towards no spare. Surely the industry should be moving towards no punctures period. Can't wait for that to happen it'll make this whole debate redundant.

Just my opinion.

Dimplyred · 19th January 2008, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by kho

You all know what we really needed. Not foam, gunk, spares, cheese, brollies, fluorescent jackets or a satellite phone direct to your local automotive rescue. What really should have come with this car is indestructible tires... or more realistically run-flat tyres.

People say the industry is moving towards no spare. Surely the industry should be moving towards no punctures period. Can't wait for that to happen it'll make this whole debate redundant.

Just my opinion.

A runflat tyre can still blowout though and or get shredded.

kho · 19th January 2008, 10:36

Run flats are really just to get you to a local garage... actually i don't really know much about run flats.

But hey, if you get a blow-out or tire shredded on the motorway - whether or not you have a spare (space-saver) is gonna be the least of your worries; getting the car out of the ditch is.

But still - in regard to the post, that why we need to move towards indestructible tires.

mike170177 · 19th January 2008, 18:19

Does anyone know the correct size of spare saver spare for a civic with 18" storms, still 135/80/16 ? thanks

Dimplyred · 19th January 2008, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike170177

Does anyone know the correct size of spare saver spare for a civic with 18" storms, still 135/80/16 ? thanks

Yes mate it is.

mike170177 · 19th January 2008, 19:18

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Yes mate it is.

cheers!

Dimplyred · 20th January 2008, 21:10

There is a space saver on ebay for £55 in the Manchester area if anyone is interested. Here's the link.

HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R SPACE SAVER WHEEL on eBay, also, Honda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 21-Jan-08 19:34:59 GMT)

allan40alt · 20th January 2008, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

There is a space saver on ebay for £55 in the Manchester area if anyone is interested. Here's the link.

HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R SPACE SAVER WHEEL on eBay, also, Honda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 21-Jan-08 19:34:59 GMT)

He reckons it will cost £250 from any Honda dealer!!! Mine was £100.02 with net and cover and fitted properly into the boot-well with the retaining bolt etc.

Dimplyred · 20th January 2008, 21:39

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Originally Posted by allan40alt

He reckons it will cost £250 from any Honda dealer!!! Mine was £100.02 with net and cover and fitted properly into the boot-well with the retaining bolt etc.

I thought the same thing. But if someone wanted one £55 isn't bad if you live in the area. I've emailed him and it is the right size for the 8th Gen Civic.

Doubtingthomas · 21st January 2008, 08:46

Honda UK offer the spacesaver wheel and tyre for the new Civic in a kit form. The kit, at a discounted price, comprises of the wheel, tyre, labels/stickers, centre fixing clamp/screw, three rubber/foam pads, plastic bag and net. The tyre is put onto the wheel by the dealer. I was told that if one was to purchase all the individual items separately, the cost would well exceed the normal £100 or thereabouts. I think the seller is exaggerating a little. Where is the rest of the kit or have I missed something?

bandit · 21st January 2008, 21:53

bought my space saver today!

Jobo · 21st January 2008, 23:20

My dealer is quoting £130.00 including VAT for a spacesaver.

I had a puncture before Christmas and had to buy a new tyre.

Haven't bought a space saver as yet.... Living in Yorkshire is rubbing off on me and it's 18 years since my last puncture.

Maquis73 · 22nd January 2008, 01:40

I am going to buy a space saver tomorrow after the night I have just had.

Managed to hit a huge newly created pot hole (eroded by torrential rain today) and split my tyre. Tyre gunk was useless - had to wait three and a half hours to be recovered back home - wouldn't be so bad but was only one mile from home but didn't want to leave car - I finally got home at 1.15am

Not sure yet whether any damage has been done to wheel - just have to keep my fingers crossed - will check tomorrow morning.

So glad that I took out tyre insurance now - I haven't looked into how much a 18" Michelin is but I am guessing it wont be much different than the £130 I paid for the insurance three weeks ago

Doubtingthomas · 22nd January 2008, 06:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jobo

My dealer is quoting £130.00 including VAT for a spacesaver.

I had a puncture before Christmas and had to buy a new tyre.

Haven't bought a space saver as yet.... Living in Yorkshire is rubbing off on me and it's 18 years since my last puncture.

Jobo and Maquis73
May I suggest that if you intend to purchase a space saver kit, shop around. Many Honda dealers will sell you the whole kit, tyre fitted on the wheel for £100 inc. Vat. You can actually fit the spacesaver in the boot well yourself. No big deal. Eezy peezy. That may save you the £30 labour. Yorkshire is a large county and one now has to take into account the cost of petrol, but there are savings to be had. You must have the luck of the Irish to escape a puncture for so long. Good luck!

Maquis73 · 22nd January 2008, 07:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doubtingthomas

Jobo and Maquis73
May I suggest that if you intend to purchase a space saver kit, shop around. Many Honda dealers will sell you the whole kit, tyre fitted on the wheel for £100 inc. Vat. You can actually fit the spacesaver in the boot well yourself. No big deal. Eezy peezy. That may save you the £30 labour. Yorkshire is a large county and one now has to take into account the cost of petrol, but there are savings to be had. You must have the luck of the Irish to escape a puncture for so long. Good luck!

I am definately going to fit it myself - I don't believe in paying for something that I can do myself for free. As for the cost of petrol - a phone will suffice - I am going to start phoning round as soon as the parts departments open this morning.

Doubtingthomas · 22nd January 2008, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Maquis73

I am definately going to fit it myself - I don't believe in paying for something that I can do myself for free. As for the cost of petrol - a phone will suffice - I am going to start phoning round as soon as the parts departments open this morning.

Well done. Please see my post dated 22nd October 2007 re the fitting. Good luck.

Maquis73 · 22nd January 2008, 08:57

Just rang round a couple of dealers in Yorkshire

Stratstone Honda, Leeds quoted £113.47 inc VAT (kit unfitted)
SB Honda, Wakefield quoted £100.00 inc VAT (kit unfitted)

SB Honda have one in stock and I am just setting off to get it now.

Jack The Lad. · 22nd January 2008, 09:36

Make sure that you get the net and bag too, as the cunning b-ggers, will try it out.
I had to roll about on the showroom floor, screaming in front of potential customers, as they iffed about it.

Maquis73 · 22nd January 2008, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Make sure that you get the net and bag too, as the cunning b-ggers, will try it out.
I had to roll about on the showroom floor, screaming in front of potential customers, as they iffed about it.

Everything present - spare is now on my car - just got to take car to kwikfit this afternoon now to get tyre on Alloy replaced.

Had a look round alloy and no sign of any damage

- tyre has quite a large split in it which would explain why the tyre weld didnt take.

Hopefully the only cost to me will be the cost of the spare which I was going to get anyway.

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18th January 2008, 17:22	#61 (permalink)
grasey Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 16th December 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bought mine and they fitted it in the boot this afternoon, I do feel more confident knowing it's in the boot, hope I'll never need it.

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kho Valve Cap Join Date: 18th July 2006 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You all know what we really needed. Not foam, gunk, spares, cheese, brollies, fluorescent jackets or a satellite phone direct to your local automotive rescue. What really should have come with this car is indestructible tires... or more realistically run-flat tyres. People say the industry is moving towards no spare. Surely the industry should be moving towards no punctures period. Can't wait for that to happen it'll make this whole debate redundant. Just my opinion.

19th January 2008, 10:36	#64 (permalink)
kho Valve Cap Join Date: 18th July 2006 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Run flats are really just to get you to a local garage... actually i don't really know much about run flats. But hey, if you get a blow-out or tire shredded on the motorway - whether or not you have a spare (space-saver) is gonna be the least of your worries; getting the car out of the ditch is. But still - in regard to the post, that why we need to move towards indestructible tires.

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mike170177 Valve Cap Join Date: 12th September 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does anyone know the correct size of spare saver spare for a civic with 18" storms, still 135/80/16 ? thanks

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,710 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65 Times in 64 Posts	There is a space saver on ebay for £55 in the Manchester area if anyone is interested. Here's the link. HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R SPACE SAVER WHEEL on eBay, also, Honda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 21-Jan-08 19:34:59 GMT)

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Doubtingthomas Honda aficionado Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th August 2007 Location: Chorley, Lancashire Posts: 622 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Honda UK offer the spacesaver wheel and tyre for the new Civic in a kit form. The kit, at a discounted price, comprises of the wheel, tyre, labels/stickers, centre fixing clamp/screw, three rubber/foam pads, plastic bag and net. The tyre is put onto the wheel by the dealer. I was told that if one was to purchase all the individual items separately, the cost would well exceed the normal £100 or thereabouts. I think the seller is exaggerating a little. Where is the rest of the kit or have I missed something?

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bandit Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 8th July 2007 Location: isle of wight Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bought my space saver today!

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Jobo Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	My dealer is quoting £130.00 including VAT for a spacesaver. I had a puncture before Christmas and had to buy a new tyre. Haven't bought a space saver as yet.... Living in Yorkshire is rubbing off on me and it's 18 years since my last puncture.

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Maquis73 Loving It!!! Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd December 2007 Location: Heckmondwike Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am going to buy a space saver tomorrow after the night I have just had. Managed to hit a huge newly created pot hole (eroded by torrential rain today) and split my tyre. Tyre gunk was useless - had to wait three and a half hours to be recovered back home - wouldn't be so bad but was only one mile from home but didn't want to leave car - I finally got home at 1.15am Not sure yet whether any damage has been done to wheel - just have to keep my fingers crossed - will check tomorrow morning. So glad that I took out tyre insurance now - I haven't looked into how much a 18" Michelin is but I am guessing it wont be much different than the £130 I paid for the insurance three weeks ago

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Maquis73 Loving It!!! Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd December 2007 Location: Heckmondwike Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just rang round a couple of dealers in Yorkshire Stratstone Honda, Leeds quoted £113.47 inc VAT (kit unfitted) SB Honda, Wakefield quoted £100.00 inc VAT (kit unfitted) SB Honda have one in stock and I am just setting off to get it now.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,552 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Make sure that you get the net and bag too, as the cunning b-ggers, will try it out. I had to roll about on the showroom floor, screaming in front of potential customers, as they iffed about it.