Should I bother getting a spare tyre or should I just stick with the tyre repair kit? If I do get a spare tyre will it reduce my MPG?

Chris

Get a spare the tyre is knackered after putting that **** in it It wont reduce your mpg,its like saying you will not carry a passenger incase it uses more fuel

archie98 wrote:

Get a spare the tyre is knackered after putting that **** in it It wont reduce your mpg,its like saying you will not carry a passenger incase it uses more fuel

Thanks! will look in to getting a spare as I am planning to drive around Europe next summer and don't want to get a flat!

Wouldn't be with out a spare, came out of work a couple of weeks ago to a flat tyre changed it in no time.but repair kits don't always work.

All of my seven Land Rovers over 25 years have had full size spares. How many punctures? None.

I guess it depends on what you are using the car for. Long distance or towing then yes. Back and forwards to Sainsbury’s then no. A Land Rover owner since 1988

From a 1974 series III to a 12MY XS FL2 with help of a 1995 D1, 1996 D1, 2005 D3, 2007 D3 and a 2009 FL2.

Four Land Rovers all with spare tyre. Number of blowouts = 1 which totally shredded the tyre and without the spare I'd have been stuck at the side of the A1(M) waiting for recovery.

Now I always insist on a spare tyre

rchrdleigh wrote:

Four Land Rovers all with spare tyre. Number of blowouts = 1 which totally shredded the tyre and without the spare I'd have been stuck at the side of the A1(M) waiting for recovery.

Now I always insist on a spare tyre

£185 for a 17" spare from main stealer which is a relatively good price especially with 10% off as a member of Hants and Berkshire LR owners club. Doubt your local dealer will ask for proof. Just quote the relevant one to your locality
Just ask  * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

DrRpb wrote:

£185 for a 17" spare from main stealer which is a relatively good price especially with 10% off as a member of Hants and Berkshire LR owners club. Doubt your local dealer will ask for proof. Just quote the relevant one to your locality
Just ask

chrisr1806 wrote:

DrRpb wrote:

£185 for a 17" spare from main stealer which is a relatively good price especially with 10% off as a member of Hants and Berkshire LR owners club. Doubt your local dealer will ask for proof. Just quote the relevant one to your locality
Just ask

Thanks! Do you know how much a 19" tyre would be?

Chris

Same price according to my 2013MY price list. Download from LR website. * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Is it me but don't you think a spare wheel as being an option on a new car is a joke.whats going to be next on the option list carpets,back seats.

hinchy wrote:

Is it me but don't you think a spare wheel as being an option on a new car is a joke.whats going to be next on the option list carpets,back seats.

My car didn't even come with carpet mats! My car is the HSE SD4 which is around £40,000, and I think it's just stupid not to include things like carpet mats or a spare tyre! I love my FL2 but annoyed with Land Rover!

Agree with the spare wheel, I know they did it to save weight, low emission sae us tax, but they should them offer it as a no cost option, to get past the emissions etc

As far as I know mats don't come with any LR product, there down to the deal you got from your dealer  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis