DP7657 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Not long term (stupid obviously) but for a day or so while I get one of the front alloys repaired? Naturally driving uber sensibly in this period? Anyone know if that's likely to do any harm or is it just a case of don't be an idiot with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 It should be fine once you dont put any major stress on it and go over the speed limit of the tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Just don't go above 50mph. If you do the tyre will arm, if you then drop below 50mph it will explode!!! This all reminds me of a film. I think it was called 'the bus that could'nt slow down' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP7657 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Wasn't that one of the 'Speed' films? I definitely remember the bus bit, I'm sure it jumped across a drawbridge or something similar at one point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 How far have you got to travel? Personally I'd prefer to pay for a taxi or public transport rather than risk the damage you could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Yep Speed 1994, Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP7657 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 I have to wait 3 days for the alloy to be repaired and refurbished. Would be an absolute mission to get to work and back without the car. If I get the vibe from here that it's not a good idea to drive on it at all, even carefully for a few days then of course I'd rather the trek of a commute than a broken Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 No, James B is definitely right with the film name: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbGAreoBovE&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP7657 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Such a cheesy idea, it just HAD to be speed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I blew a tyre on a 250bhp 3.7 Mitsubishi Eclipse hire car in The States. Had no option but to fit the space saver and drove approx 35 miles on it. Kept my speed down to 45 max, took it easy especially on corners..no problems. The other option is for someone to loan you a Ray Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP7657 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 That thought did pass through my mind but I'm taking the car over tomorrow so prooobably a bit late for that now. I haven't had any definite DON'T DO IT posts from the Z experts yet so will probably go with the < 50mph for a couple of days plan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I have nothing to add other than Sandra Bullock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I have nothing to add other than Sandra Bullock You can add Sandra Bullock? I didn't see that in your big part out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Shes not for sale Shes mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 How far have you got to travel? Personally I'd prefer to pay for a taxi or public transport rather than risk the damage you could do. what damage? Its a space saver thats comes with the car not a sub machine gun!? Its there for a reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown7758 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 as long as you stay <50mph, there is no damage that can occur from a space saver.. they are just a normal wheel that has been manufactured to run <50mph (obviously avoid potholes and drains as the smaller width would take a larger impact..) as been said before, run it gentle and you will be fine.. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 How far have you got to travel? Personally I'd prefer to pay for a taxi or public transport rather than risk the damage you could do. what damage? Its a space saver thats comes with the car not a sub machine gun!? Its there for a reason I guess it's just me that would want to see how it drifts with a space saver on the rear then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown7758 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 as long as you stay <50mph, there is no damage that can occur from a space saver.. they are just a normal wheel that has been manufactured to run <50mph (obviously avoid potholes and drains as the smaller width would take a larger impact..) as been said before, run it gentle and you will be fine.. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 How far have you got to travel? Personally I'd prefer to pay for a taxi or public transport rather than risk the damage you could do. what damage? Its a space saver thats comes with the car not a sub machine gun!? Its there for a reason I guess it's just me that would want to see how it drifts with a space saver on the rear then? Well considoring its his front thats needing repaired... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP7657 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hahaha, thanks for all the responses to this, has made me feel a bit more comfortable with the idea. It's been done now anyway, definitely not going to be getting the looks in the Z this week that I have been used to. Needless to say a R17 space saver doesn't look the best on the car... Will be with this for a few days and will definitely be taking it easy. Thanks again for everyone's help, I'll write up a post once the alloy is done if they do a good job to let anyone else in the area know about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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