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Old 21-11-2006, 12:53 PM   #1
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hey guys im currently in the process of a custom boot install. Ive got an Xe which is 1 of the worst boots ive ever come across, and the spare tyre is just in the way of everything.

i want to take it out, i dont mind if i dont have 1 when i drive but will i get busted and fined etc etc

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Old 21-11-2006, 12:57 PM   #2
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you don`t need one untill you get a flat!
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Old 21-11-2006, 12:59 PM   #3
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No you do not need one, but if you do have one it must be roadworthy.
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It's not compulsory to have one, but you should have it "just in case".

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Old 21-11-2006, 01:19 PM   #5
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Stick a can of phenilek (sp?) in the boot, and you won't need a spare.
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Old 21-11-2006, 01:48 PM   #6
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I carry two spares. One in the car and one around my guts.

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Old 21-11-2006, 01:50 PM   #7
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Stick a can of phenilek (sp?) in the boot, and you won't need a spare.
That stuff work? Were do you get it from?
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Old 21-11-2006, 01:58 PM   #8
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Was under the impression in NSW if your vehicle comes standard from factory with a spare tyre it must have one in the vehicle to be classed as roadworthy. I have seen someone get defected for not carrying one before.
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Old 21-11-2006, 02:02 PM   #9
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Replace it with a can of GOO like the Mercedes 4WDs have. As for legalities: Sydney County Council had a fleet of vehilces with NO spare tyres. They had a maintenance truck that went around with a supply of each type of spare wheel. Hence, when we bought an ex S.C.C Escort van from the govenment auctions, it didn't have a spare. Generally, cops will only defect your car after you have brought attention to yourself by being a d-head.
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Old 21-11-2006, 02:06 PM   #11
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its not like the spare in my car even works with my car...

i cant take my rims off due to not having a tryre iron
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its not like the spare in my car even works with my car...

i cant take my rims off due to not having a tryre iron
ahh well
You mean a WHEEL BRACE. You need a wheel brace to take the wheel off and a tyre iron to take the tyre off the wheel rim.
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Old 21-11-2006, 02:55 PM   #13
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How can you get defected for not havin a spare? it has absolutely nothing to do with the saftey or emissions of the vehicle

Spacesaver wheels SHOULD be illegal! They completetly null and void all handling and braking properties of any car. Just another example of living in a capitalist run society.

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Old 21-11-2006, 03:25 PM   #14
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You only need a spare if you get a flat
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Old 21-11-2006, 03:32 PM   #15
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If it were illegal not to have a spare, I would assume that this is the case because alot of (uneducated) people would try to drive on the flat tyre...

And that IS a hazard/safety concern.
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Old 21-11-2006, 05:53 PM   #16
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well im making a custom boot and im going to take the risk and not have a spare tyre, its to much mucking around...thanks anyway
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