People do not usually think about the spare tire until they need it - and if you have a flat tire, it is a bad enough time to learn that spare tire you thought in your chest is not there. Drivers have been conditioned to think of replacement tires as a standard feature with all new cars - but this is changing and consumers need to recalibrate their expectations. According to AAA, over a third of all new car models are sold without a spare tire.
Part of the reason carmakers give weight gain is to achieve energy efficiency standards. It also saves space, especially for hybrids and sports cars. More and more new cars eliminate the spare tire and including inflator kits instead. Some cars are equipped with tires "run flat", but these tend to be available only in luxury models.
So how can you count on inflator kits? According to AAA, they have limited use:
"AAA tested the most common tire inflator kits in vehicles today and found that the units have worked well in some scenarios, but they are not a substitute for a spare tire. for an inflation kit works efficiently, the tire must be drilled in the tread surface and the object must remain in the tire. Used properly, the kit then covers the inner wall of the tire with sealant and re-inflating the tire compressor. If the object causing puncture is in the tire, a side wall is damaged or rash occurs, a tire inflation kit can not remedy the situation and the vehicle will require a cable. "
In addition, AAA said that the inflation kits can be an expensive alternative, "With some kits costing up to $ 300 per use, a tire inflation kit can cost consumers up 10 times more than repairing a single tire and has a lifetime of only four to eight years. "
Buyer beware: If you are in the market for a new vehicle, check to see whether a spare tire is included. Otherwise, a tire can be available as a purchase option.
This video shows how to use a tire inflation kit on a Chevy Malibu.
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