Wonder how a "Tweel" type set-up would work on an Elio. Wouldn't have to worry about flats!
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It will work great if you turn your Elio into a skid steer loader, that's what they are made for...
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Anyone Know How Big Of Tire We Can Stuff Under The Back?
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It will work great if you turn your Elio into a skid steer loader, that's what they are made for...
NSTG8R
Elio Addict
Well, I need to add a front bucket to the options wishlist!
Thought at one time they were making them for cars.o_O..probably saw it on TV a while back.
CheeseheadEarl
Elio Addict
Close enough?
PS You can get tweels on new JD zero turns now too.
PS You can get tweels on new JD zero turns now too.
CheeseheadEarl
Elio Addict
Or, forks maybe?
NSTG8R
Elio Addict
wizard of ahs
Elio Addict
Yes and no as of November 2014:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/sto...ve-tweel-ready-passenger-car-market/70026218/
karl
Elio Addict
To get back to the original topic
Thomas Maule
Elio Addict
I am now wondering about the possibility of using a spare front tire as a temp for the rear tire... 1 spare could potentially serve all 3 spots, and mount on the side of the car for long trips....
RUCRAYZE
Elio Addict
perhaps on the hood like my old land rover!
Lil4X
Elio Addict
I don't see a particular problem driving without a spare. I've had a few punctures, usually from sheet-metal screws I've picked up while shooting exit ramps (moral: don't DO that!), or total internal failure of an overage tire. The latter can be prevented by replacing tires - even ones that look good - at four or five year intervals if you don't use the vehicle that much. I've had failures at 9,000 miles - and eight years . . . tire had completely rotted out.
Today's steel belted radials typically fail slowly - either by a slow leak, or a tread separation. You can limp for several miles on these if need be - if you're careful. Most people never check their spare for inflation, or for that matter, replace it when you buy new tires. In those cases, the spare will be nearly flat - or badly rotted just when you need it. I actually got about two blocks after changing my step-mom's right rear tire . . . at which point the ancient mini-spare I'd just put on blew out.
I'm not a fan of run-flats either. I had a Lexus SC for a few months that was so equipped from the factory - it handled miserably and rode worse than anything deserving of the CircleL has a right to. A change to Michelins and an Auto Club card fixed all my misgivings. For me, I think I'll not worry about the spare and just take my chances with a good set of tires and regular inspections.
Today's steel belted radials typically fail slowly - either by a slow leak, or a tread separation. You can limp for several miles on these if need be - if you're careful. Most people never check their spare for inflation, or for that matter, replace it when you buy new tires. In those cases, the spare will be nearly flat - or badly rotted just when you need it. I actually got about two blocks after changing my step-mom's right rear tire . . . at which point the ancient mini-spare I'd just put on blew out.
I'm not a fan of run-flats either. I had a Lexus SC for a few months that was so equipped from the factory - it handled miserably and rode worse than anything deserving of the CircleL has a right to. A change to Michelins and an Auto Club card fixed all my misgivings. For me, I think I'll not worry about the spare and just take my chances with a good set of tires and regular inspections.