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Originally Posted by rob175
Really..."much to do about nothing" (IMHO). Having a "flat" with R/F's is completely different from experiencing a "blow-out" where the tire releases from the rim. A "flat" on a R/F can easily be driven for many many miles, at a reduced speed safely. Again, IMHO it's much more dangerous to change a flat tire on the side of the road. Between raising the car safely, securing it from rolling, loosening the often very tight lug nuts, avoid being hit by traffic and lack of experience, my best advice is drive to the nearest location for help. Even if you trash the tire and wheel in the process it's still much safer.
(additionally I would never "butcher" the interior of any car....IF you MUST carry a spare, on the road, then just carry it in the rear and put your suitcases around it...LOL)
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Eh, changed plenty of tires easily/safely, just use some common sense and pull into a safe location off the road. Since this a highway trip car for us I got the spare for 'free' with my selection of 19" non run flats...the biggest benefit in my mind is if you are on road away from home and get a flat maybe you can limp somewhere off freeway but the chances of a tire shop having a run flat replacement in stock is not very good...so you are stuck until they get one in.
As for the 'loss' of cargo area I find it's nice to have the little rise over the bumper as keeps anything from scraping it when putting stuff in...and the height makes it easier for me to place stuff in. To each their own tho!