Gas goes up, Car weight goes down

[jamesqf]

Originally Posted by Christ

What exactly are you suggesting, James?

Just that if you can easily call for assistance, whether it's a friend, road service, or whatever, then carrying around some means of fixing a flat is probably a lot less important than if you are 50-100 miles from the nearest habitation.

[Christ]

Originally Posted by jamesqf

Just that if you can easily call for assistance, whether it's a friend, road service, or whatever, then carrying around some means of fixing a flat is probably a lot less important than if you are 50-100 miles from the nearest habitation.

I agree with that. I think in the present, its less important to worry about tire damage than, say, 20 years ago. Tires have come a long way in that time, and are clearly more durable. I don't want to give anyone a false security, but the likelihood of irreparable tire failure these days just isn't as paramount a concernas, say, which radio stations come in better on the highway...

[jamesqf]

Originally Posted by Christ

...the likelihood of irreparable tire failure these days just isn't as paramount a concernas, say, which radio stations come in better on the highway...

I'd have to disagree with that. I've had a couple of serious tire failures with the Insight - road debris punching through the sidewall - though I do agree that overall blowout resistance is improving. But radio? Do they still have that?