Spare tyre removal (Maybe), Is it worth the risk?? Options

[Aus]

I am currently in the process of transferring my sound system from my GT to my GT4, only problem is that the box containing my subs will not fit in the GT4, and the only option is to remove the spare tyre. I didn’t really want to do this, but it’s the only option (Apart from buying a new sub enclosure and probably new subs to fit it!!).

The question is, has anyone used ‘Tyre Sealant’ in their tyres (The stuff you get in cans and insert into your tyre through the air valve). Apparently this stuff prevents air leaking through the puncture as the sealant enters the hole/crack as you drive and quickly hardens?? I know that it’s not permanent, but will it get me home if I get a puncture?

Basically is it worth taking my spare out and does the stuff do what it says on the tin??

[devilsden97]

i hear its not bad. Just dont drive long distances.

[K-ESD]

i took out my spare and replaced it with two cans of that stuff, tire repair kit booster cables, electric air pump, basic tools, rope, fuses, crimper/wire stripper, wires, battery charger. me paranoid? nahhh

[Niskyspy]

I just carry one of them tire fixing cans. So if something happens (better not be a blow out) I'll just pour that crap in and drive the car to the closes walmart or any other repair shop. its like 10$ to fix a leak so it's not a killa.

[MaX]

i can't remember the last time i had a spare wheel in my celi

got 2 cans of tyre weld in the car at all times.

haven't needed it yet, touch wood

[Aus]

Thanks guys, so i'll remove my spare and buy a can of that stuff!

[snapshotgt]

personally, i'd say don't do it...

[S2CELLY]

you could get a space saver wheel, your boot will then be flat for the box, if you do get a flat pull the back seats down but the box on the seats, unless your doing a custom install.