Unspared

I recently purchased a nearly new Mazda 6 station wagon. I find it does not have a spare wheel, just a can of aerosol in case of a puncture. Enquiring at my Mazda dealership, I was told a full sized spare could be purchased but would cost £600, as it required new fittings for the boot floor. I regularly drive in some of the more remote parts of the UK as well as long motorway journeys. How effective is the aerosol and what happens after a blow-out? I don't fancy waiting for a low loader to arrive. Is there a cheaper alternative, please? (Otherwise the Mazda fulfils all my expectations.)

Asked on 1 May 2010 by A.S., Buxton.

Answered by Honest John
Almost completely useless. Relies on the very small chance of ever having a puncture. A couple of journos had a blowout on the launch of this car and were unable to re-inflate the tyre using the kit supplied.
The best answer is four runflat tyres. Even better if travelling long distances, five runflat tyres.
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