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ra5040 · Oct 20th, 2013, 21:12

I drive on very bad roads and having to rely on a Tempa tyre isn't very nice. As for the repair kit ... I was in Germany a couple of weeks ago and hit a curb while parking at 5kph in a rented Jaguar: sliced tyre. I had to take a taxi to the airport (150 Euros) as Hertz could not provide me with a spare tyre or a replacement car. Imagine that happening up a mountain track!!

Anyway, what I do now, which is pretty ridiculous, is to keep a full-sized wheel in the back (on top of the Tempa!).

Of course it isn't a very eco-friendly thing to do, but it's better than having to hike home.

Oct 20th, 2013, 21:12	#126
ra5040 New Member Last Online: Nov 19th, 2013 19:38 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dublin	Absolutely should have an option of a full-sized tyre I drive on very bad roads and having to rely on a Tempa tyre isn't very nice. As for the repair kit ... I was in Germany a couple of weeks ago and hit a curb while parking at 5kph in a rented Jaguar: sliced tyre. I had to take a taxi to the airport (150 Euros) as Hertz could not provide me with a spare tyre or a replacement car. Imagine that happening up a mountain track!! Anyway, what I do now, which is pretty ridiculous, is to keep a full-sized wheel in the back (on top of the Tempa!). Of course it isn't a very eco-friendly thing to do, but it's better than having to hike home. Last edited by ra5040; Oct 20th, 2013 at 21:15.