JSM Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Inflate it and let it sit. First crack came in a day. This is after a month! At least it still holds air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 it still holds air! Wow I'm not even mad that's just amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Wow I've worked at a Tire shop for a long time and I can say I've never seen anything like that. Was it the Collapsible type spare or a full spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Wow I've worked at a Tire shop for a long time and I can say I've never seen anything like that. Was it the Collapsible type spare or a full spare? Collapsible type. If anyone has one, it is probably a good idea to inflate and let it sit for a few days and check. I've not found one yet that doesn't split. On a side note, has anyone found a full size 14" tire that will clear fitting in the small 76-78 tire well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It's probably safe to say that any 35 year old tire shouldn't be considered to be a viable "spare". Museum curiosity - yes, emergency backup - no. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaparral2f Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 No problem. It should get you where you're going, as long as you are within 6" of your destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) I would not inflate it "just to check"... You inflate it, your one day spare is then ruined. Every one of these I have inflated has done this from 75-83... I use them as rollers around the yard. The rims are identical to the standard ones on the car except for the nylon "quick dump" button fitting on the side to quickly dump air out of the tire after use. They were NEVER intended to be used for more than a few miles, much less a month! It reveals why manufacturers don't use a folding tire on full size conventional rim anymore though, doesn't it? Now you get a T-Rated C-80 14 if that! Edited February 1, 2012 by Tony D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Oh, collapsible spare. That explains it! What wheel well? You mean woofer well? Yeah I suppose a tire might fit in there if you remove the amp too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Peel off the rubber and take it land speed racing! Nothing left to be affected by centrifugal forces! Seriously, our LSR tires look like the undercording on the inflatable spare... Not a lot of rubber on them. Those spares must be closet high-speed racer economy slicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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