Does the spare tire have a purpose in the delta platform
As in the design of the car, in the event of the crash.. I know some cars sparetire was part of the rear crumple zones etc.. to absorb some force
But I mean looking in our car.. there is space around the tire...I could probably rip out by hand that piece of metal holding it in place
Beyond driving on it in the advent of a flat tire I know of no usage.
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The rest I've wasted.
crash tests happen with spare tire in. it makes a difference thanks
That's the first Ive heard that, not that Im doubting you at all, just really never thought of it like that. Interesting
Huh, learn something new every day...
Okay.. so I will keep it for everyday driving, and take it out at the track...if I'm going backwards at the track.. into the wall I have bigger problems lolOriginally Posted by qwikredline
If you get hit hard enough from the rear for you to be in danger... I don't think the spare tire being there will save you.
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Cant help too much. I got mine without a spare, just the inflation kit.
Or i should clarify. Cant hurt enough without it to not pass rear impact tests/certification
GM spare tires no longer are relevant to crash results as the cars are designed to hold them but shipped with sealant kits usually. Even the last of the balts had "optional" spare tires. The spare tire well may very well indeed be designed into the crash worthiness of the car, but the spare tire isn't.
I need to engage in homicidal activity on a massive scale......
Pedders Fanboi #001
for whatever it is worth the cobalt was crash tested with spare in place. I dont care, I dont run one, never have. inflator works for me.
And i have a non original spare, so we are both compromised.
I need to engage in homicidal activity on a massive scale......
Pedders Fanboi #001
learn something new all the time here,'I have the spare and that inflatable gunk that kills tpms's.
tpms sucks
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I was required to remove the spare both times I've been to the track.
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