Vredestien Space Master Spare
08-11-2008, 08:21 PM
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Vredestien Space Master Spare
Anyone replaced the Vredestien Space Master spare tire? I see there are dealers in the US and they are still installing these on new vehicles - even in the same sizes for the GTS: 165/70 R16
Can replacements be installed on the stock spare wheel ? I assume they have to inflate it to seal and then deflate again?
I needed to use mine for the first time ever recently and the rubber surface is perishing (delaminating on the outer surface area) where the tightest folds are - as well as slightly cracking on the tread in places... Not surprising for its age - I was pleasantly surprised it wasn't worse... but its not so good either...
It inflates interestingly too - way lopsided until the final few psi go in - it really needs to be pressurised to 36psi or a little more to attain a good shape.
Alan
Can replacements be installed on the stock spare wheel ? I assume they have to inflate it to seal and then deflate again?
I needed to use mine for the first time ever recently and the rubber surface is perishing (delaminating on the outer surface area) where the tightest folds are - as well as slightly cracking on the tread in places... Not surprising for its age - I was pleasantly surprised it wasn't worse... but its not so good either...
It inflates interestingly too - way lopsided until the final few psi go in - it really needs to be pressurised to 36psi or a little more to attain a good shape.
Alan
