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Krunko · 07-18-2008, 05:06 PM

I know that this of course is a risk if you get a flat tire. But I was wondering, since spare tires are so heavy, how much of an MPG boost this might actually get you. I have a Mazda 3 and havn't gotten over 29mpg yet on a full tank, and I'm looking for ways to get over the 30mpg mark. I live in LA, so I have to deal with traffic and hills, so that makes it harder to get more than 30mpg.

I have AAA, so if I were to get a flat I wonder if they offer a spare tire service of some sorts?

Anyways, on average how much weight do you save from removing a spare tire on a small-mid sized car like a mazda 3?

07-18-2008, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Krunko EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2008 Location: sherman oaks, ca Posts: 6 Mazda 3 - '04 Mazda 3 Hatchback 90 day: 26.96 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Removing your spare tire? I know that this of course is a risk if you get a flat tire. But I was wondering, since spare tires are so heavy, how much of an MPG boost this might actually get you. I have a Mazda 3 and havn't gotten over 29mpg yet on a full tank, and I'm looking for ways to get over the 30mpg mark. I live in LA, so I have to deal with traffic and hills, so that makes it harder to get more than 30mpg. I have AAA, so if I were to get a flat I wonder if they offer a spare tire service of some sorts? Anyways, on average how much weight do you save from removing a spare tire on a small-mid sized car like a mazda 3?