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Date:         Wed, 28 Sep 94 8:47:16 PDT
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From:         Steve Johnson <sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com>
Subject:      Re: stranded

Gerry sayez: > > It's exactly my point, however. We carry spare tires in our cars, but what > average driver is going to have the tools to take a tire off when they're > torqued so tightly. My standard lug wrench wouldn't do it. My wife once > asked me what she should do if she gets a flat tire in a car. I said call a > garage. I think changing tires on the road is a dubious, risky and futile > process.

What's REALLY funny are the spare tires themselves. What a joke. And some people drive around with these tiny skateboard sized wheels/tires like they are the regular ones. I'm amazed when I see some of these people accelerate out on to the freeway and speed into the fast lane! Absolutely crazy!

Regarding the removal of tires. I also carry extra leverage tools to get the wheels off if I have to.

If your only emergency tool out in the desert is a spare tire, you are not using your noggin'. I would, at least, recommend bringing a jug of water along.

-- Steven

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com


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