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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240   
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I hadn't had a flat tyre for longer than I can remember until 2018, when I had two flats on two different Land Rovers in the space of a few months. It is, of course, entirely arbitrary and unpredictable.
If you were to carry out a risk assessment of not having a spare, you'd say that the chances of needing one are low but the consequences when you do are high. For that reason, I'd always carry one. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia Last edited by LandRoverAnorak on 11th May 2020 9:39am. Edited 1 time in total |
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11th May 2020 9:32am |
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| DG123 Member Since: 29 Aug 2015 Location: North West Posts: 133 
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The few times I’ve had a puncture I’ve thanked having the spare; takes 10-15 mins to change and you’re back on the move again. I find balancing it on my foot and a bit of wiggling is enough to get it on the hub, although I do nearly always have big boots on. I then just chuck it in the back and take it to the tyre place as I find getting the 265 KO2’s back on the door a real struggle.
I offered to help my local tyre fitter put the wheel back on the door after the last puncture repair as he’s well into his 60’s. He gave me a withering look and threw it on virtually one handed; must all be in the technique  2012 110 XS SW Orkney Grey
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11th May 2020 9:33am |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004 
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Just had my first puncture during lockdown and while the 90 is on SORN how can that happen turns out it was the valve that had split but just shows you it can happen any time ,I had to use the spare as our local tyre fitter is closed and I needed to move the Land Rover to work on another car.
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11th May 2020 10:09am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7682 
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ref refitting the wheel to the hub. generally i sit facing the hub and use my toes to lift the wheel up onto the hub pivoting on the ankle. you can do this without being under the vehicle toes at 7.30 and 4.30 positions. works for a 44" trepador through to anything smaller in my experience. Spade is also a good tip as above. Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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11th May 2020 10:17am |
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| AMBxx Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: York Posts: 985
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Sounds like we need some videos of various methods of replacing the spare wheel on the door. Ideal for lockdown.
Don't forget that you'll need a hose to simulate the constant downpour that comes with every puncture. |
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11th May 2020 11:27am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16858 
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And make the film at night, since that tends to be when trouble happens. It will also give the video a trendy Scandi "film noire" feel.
Perhaps we should have a challenge to make the best unusual Defender lock-down video! |
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11th May 2020 12:35pm |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060  
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You fellas will soon have me digging out my spare wheel carrier....
   1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MT´s, Recaro CS´s, anorak, wellingtons |
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12th May 2020 7:57am |
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| NinetyTD4 Member Since: 22 Apr 2011 Location: North Posts: 397  
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Instead of 'Girls Stuck in Mud Cars' videos - 'Mom changes Defender tire single hand' (I don't believe the 'no hands' version)? Never forget: cars have owner, Landrover have field service personnel. |
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12th May 2020 8:51am |
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| V8Simon Member Since: 17 May 2016 Location: Prestatyn, Wales Posts: 137 
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I honestly thought it was just me that seemed to have lost the ability to lower and replace a spare off the back door in the 6 years since I last tried!
When I came to refit my spare wheel carrier again after removing it while the 90 was being fettled I found either the weight of the spare (265/75/16 AT) had either got a LOT heavier or I'd become old and frail in the time. While I confess to not keeping up with the Joe Wicks exercise classes for a while now.... I remember changing wheels for fun back in the day. Glad we've now agreed they are at least heavy! 1984 90 V8 puma want to be. |
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13th May 2020 5:12pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Is the info correct? It says in the UK you require: Spare bulb set First aid kit Warning Triangle Fire extinguisher 
Also, what happens if a spare wheel was never fitted by the manufacturer and there's no way to carry one such as in a Lotus or Smart? |
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13th May 2020 7:50pm |
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| ChrisCSL Member Since: 10 Aug 2019 Location: Berks Posts: 185 
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I've had a few Lotus Elise's in the past. No spare wheel. You carry a can of foam sealant instead. Luckily I never had to use it. In past BMW M3's and M2 There was a tyre inflator kit (essentially foam and a plug into the cigarette lighter air pump).
It's not such hardship just to leave that wheel on the back door. Also adds a bit of extra protection 
Chris |
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14th May 2020 2:25pm |
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