Haval H6 Hybrid Spare Tyre?

Morphio25 on 17/01/2024 - 06:41

This car, as many of you may know, doesn't come with a spare tyre. 95% of my driving is urban so I don't particularly mind as help is always close by if the worst happens.

For that 5% of driving I do which isn't urban I'm particularly worried that Murphy's Law will come into effect. That is, because I don't have a spare tyre I'll inevitably get a flat.

Is the tyre goo/portable inflator that comes with it sufficient to repair small leaks temporarily such that if I'm out country driving I can make it back home again?

Or is there some sort of hack that people have come up with to store even just a space saver tyre in the boot?

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Comments

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 17/01/2024 - 06:44

    RACV

    • payless69 on 17/01/2024 - 09:42
      -1

      Australia consists of: Sydney and the Bush.

      Ah jv will tell me that the ex Dan s ex wasteland is worth visiting.

  • Murkymerv on 17/01/2024 - 07:18
    +3

    A car without a spare tyre , no thanks !
    As above comment says, call the RACV , "somebody who gives a shit".

    • kerfuffle on 17/01/2024 - 07:46
      +1

      A lot of cars these days don’t come with one. Corolla ZR hatchback and Honda Civic hybrid to name two examples in the small car segment.

  • Euphemistic on 17/01/2024 - 08:01

    Can’t remember the last time I actually used a spare tyre. Any tyre problems I’ve dealt with in the last 5-10years (or maybe more) have been slow leaks that mean an air top up every day or two until I get round to getting it patched. A mate needed a spare tyre a week ago after gashing the sidewall while 4wding - but that doesn’t count as regular driving it was true off road.

    Maybe if you go areas where phone service is patchy and there arent many other cars passing.

    Otherwise goo and inflator will solve most of your problems.

  • Mechz on 17/01/2024 - 08:47

    When I bought a car with no spare my mother said she was worried it could be a problem.

    I asked her when the last time she had a flat, she said about 20 years. Lots of country & town driving.

    I wouldn't sweat it, but do regularly check over your car (not just the tyres) for issues. Does it have TPMS?

    • Morphio25 on 17/01/2024 - 16:36

      Yes, it does have TPMS so makes it easy to check the pressure in all tyres.

      • Euphemistic on 17/01/2024 - 21:23

        And should also alert you when it goes low so you can hopefully catch a low pressure tyre before you drive on it flat.

  • jv on 17/01/2024 - 09:29
    +2

    95% of my driving is urban

    Are you his chauffeur?

    • Morphio25 on 17/01/2024 - 16:36

      LOL! Have an upvote :)

  • payless69 on 17/01/2024 - 09:40
    +1

    Go light bush: Carry one entire spare wheel. Test you ability with right tools before you leave. Plug kit, deflator and compressor a must.
    Go heavy bush: Use Toyota with 2 or more extra wheels.
    Go desert: Learn to split wheel change, travel light, no extra wheel required, just the right amount of tyres! Supplement beer with water!

  • pharkurnell on 17/01/2024 - 10:13

    So call RACV, what to they do …? Theres no spare to change ( I cant believe cars dont come with a spare…FFS)..

    Do the RACV just confirm its flat on the bottom only and drive off?
    Surely not a tow for a flat tyre..?
    \
    answers why i see so many cars sittin on side of road with hazards on doing nothing

    • Mechz on 17/01/2024 - 11:14

      They tow the car for free if you're a member.

  • pjetson on 17/01/2024 - 11:52
    +2

    Most flat tyres nowdays seem to come from potholes or from screws and nails dropped from tradie's utes, so more likely to happen in your 95% urban driving.

    • Gdsamp on 17/01/2024 - 13:06

      Agree
      However the inconvenience of flat around town (where you can more easily/quickly get a tow to tyre shop, seek alt transport) is much less than when out of town.

    • Taro Milk Tea on 17/01/2024 - 15:29

      Most flat tyres nowdays seem to come from potholes or from screws and nails dropped from tradie's utes, so more likely to happen in your 95% urban driving.

      any link to this fact?

      • pjetson on 17/01/2024 - 19:19

        It's what my local tyre retailer told me.

  • doctordv8 on 18/01/2024 - 20:17

    Patch/Goo/Plug/Screw kits although sometimes Illegal generally without checking the inside of the tyre to confirm it is safe to repair….. and or other requirements, will only serve to allow you to inflate the tyre if the hole is small enough.

    If you do go down the repair path…. Practice it at home. Pointless if you have no clue how to do it, although a passer by may have the smarts.

    Given the unknown possible internal damage, and possible balance issues, reduced speeds until the FIRST and EARLIEST opportunity for correct repair/replacement can be performed.

    Best case if not using a Breakdown Service, is buy a good used Wheel (Tyre on the Rim) from wreckers, keep it in the car for when you go the 5%. Garage it if if you cant keep it permanently in the vehicle. Do you even have wheel tools and a jack on board?

    Or, see if there is a Space Saver option from a similar vehicle of appropriate dimensions.

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