[mech]

I want to put my spare back in my car, I can not get it completely deflated is there a trick to getting it back to its smallest size, also how much is a replacment tire for it

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[Greimann]

Most space saving spares have a valve cap that has a "fork" shape at the end. You use that fork to unscrew and remove the valve assembly inside the stem. This will open up the stem to freely vent air and collapse the tire. If the valve cap doesn't have that fork, then you can find it at any autoparts store.



I can't see mine clearly, because I have a piece of plywood bolted to it to hold the amplifier!

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[rustech]

With the valve stem open, try massaging the sidewall to help collapse it into its original position.

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[mech]

[quote name='rustech' date='Apr 11 2005, 12:48 AM']With the valve stem open, try massaging the sidewall to help collapse it into its original position.

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i think this spare has been inflated for too long I got the car with it fully inflated and sitting in the trunk, it really does not want to go back to its original state, it was easier today after being deflated for a while, a little more manhandling and i might be able to get it back to normal

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[Anchorman]

I've only used my spare once, and it had air in it for about two hours. It was surprisingly easy to get it collapsed - so I think you've identified the reason for your challenge.

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[Greimann]

[quote name='rustech' date='Apr 10 2005, 08:48 PM']..., try massaging the sidewall to help collapse it into its original position.

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Perhaps some some baby oil and soothing music along with the massage! Happy ending extra! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[gryphon]

Mech, I'd suggest running a ratcheting tie-down around the outside and drawing the tire back into shape over a period of days.



Tom

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[mech]

[quote name='gryphon' date='Apr 11 2005, 03:57 PM']Mech, I'd suggest running a ratcheting tie-down around the outside and drawing the tire back into shape over a period of days.



Tom

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thats a good idea, ill give it a whirl

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[flash]

i'm playing tennis twice a week now so i can get rid of my spare tire

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[KensCab]

Mech,

To help let it set out in the sun for a while also, it will help make it more pliable.

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[Silver BLT]

Depending on your size you could use your belt instead of a tie down......unless you use a tie down for your belt like I do <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

Silver BLT

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[Harvey]

Suck the air out....don't laugh. We do that with river rafts. Gets them real flat for rolling up.



Harvey

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[flash]

i was going to suggest the same thing - using one of those "inflatable bed" pumps in reverse



otherwise, get a 3 dollar ratcheting strap from kragen, unscrew the valve and crank her down

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