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I hear the GM wants to start replacing car spare tires and the tools that come with them with a cheap air inflator in order to save weight so the car will get better mileage.

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Ducky

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It wouldn't be a good idea but at least, check it out first. I have no thoughts on these kinds of things until I know for sure that it is even true. "I hear"...from whom? where? when?

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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Ed1530

Here is what the said Los Angeles Times Tuesday, June 21, 2011 however there is more out there to read.

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/20/business/la-fi-autos-spare-tires-20110620

commented 12 years ago

Ducky

Thanks Ed.

commented 12 years ago

Ducky

"not considered an essential safety feature" say the federal regulators. I think that the federal regulators have gotten this one wrong! Thanks for the info Ed.

commented 12 years ago

bulletman

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ED, when you say Air - Inflator are you referring to the pressure pac used to inflate flat and puntured tyres.

12 years ago. Rating: 3
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Ed1530

From what I understand is that it is no more than a simple plug into your cig lighter type of 300 psi air pump and I think for good measure they are going to put in a can of fix leak. I mean I have both those things in my car now but to have a spare gives me great comfort.

commented 12 years ago

bulletman

That a coincidence, so have i, Ed.

commented 12 years ago

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