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Wow! I appreciate the brave noble "go for it" attitude about losing the spare, and agree with you in theory, but the downside is just too unpleasant
Granted; for myself, in local driving, I probably have had about 2 flats my whole life! But I think I'd prefer seat removal any time!
Flats usually happen at the worst possible times. The weather is poor, the tire stores are closed, and even if you were close miles wise, and had a spare ready at home; would you always be sure that friend or family member would be always there to drop everything to bail you out?
What about the potential for you being robbed or worse in a strange area? There have been more than a couple of deaths around here lately by drunks or cell phone users slamming into stranded cars. Without a spare, that TARGET is there for a much longer time!
I have had to replace a tire due to shoulder debris I couldn't avoid while letting 3 other faster vehicles by. Things happen; I just don't like making myself that venerable to potential trouble.
But on the other hand; I love removing bumpers on older cars when looks and laws agree. ( here any kitcars, and collector type cars over 25 yrs. old..bumpers are optional) I think nothing looks nicer than a '55 Chevy with its front bumper gone. It removes the massive Grandma safety car look to me!
I would use the retention of the spare tire w its weight in the back of my mind to concentrate even more on the smoothness of my driving, particularly the gentleness of acceleration. With finesse, I think this additional safety weight effect can be almost zilch!
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