Snarla

I had my spare tire air pressure checked today.

Should be 60psi

I had 15psi.

still all new with the white gloves on top. Continental. probably never checked.

and I figured out what the 4 inch long bolt was for... located next to the jack. I did! yup.


Motor on,

Mark

Mr. Toad

I have an air compressor in my garage and I check the spare every time I adjust the other tires. My spare kit still has the white gloves as well. I remember those as a vintage MB accessory (in my old 70s cars) and was both surprised and delighted to find them still included, as it seems like something they would have "deleted" (as the kids say) by now.

Four inch long bolt?

OldManAndHisCar

mine? 0psi.....

The_Judge

Sayeth the Mercedes owner, "Exactly what is this 'spare tire' you mention?"

OldManAndHisCar

Back in the old'en day's....there was a tire in the trunk or under the car that in case of need could be mounted to the vehicle while on the side of the road....there was another thing called a "Jack" and even a lethal weapon called a "Tire Iron" that was also included with a car.

Currently, possession of a "Tire Iron" can lead to you being arrested even if you did not commit a crime. Just having it in your car can be perceived as a crime (I think the spare tire is a crime against nature, not sure where "they" stand on that currently).

Mr. Toad

It's something I could only get on the W207 platform, which is why I bought a 2016 instead of a 2018. I went to look at the newer model, but I hate run-flat tires and the empty trunk floor was a deal-breaker.

OldManAndHisCar

My E63S has the "Blow up" spare. Our C300 has a spare. Our GLS has a spare....I think the AMG GT has a can of fix a flat.....

Snarla

Yes.

I found a 4ish inch threaded steel headless bolt located next to the flimsy car jack. Also a wheel “chuck”. The bolt is included so that when changing your unfortunate flat tire.. ther proper procedure is to remove one lug nut prior to jacking up the beast..and inserting the 4ish inch piece into where the lug nut once was. Then slightly loosen other lugs..chock the tire..set the emergency brake..jack up car ( not in that order). The long headless bolt will allow you to remove the wheel ( leaving the long headless bolt inserted). This will provide a handy way of re-installing the l spare without guessing where the holes are located (in the dark, whilst wearing a pair stylish white cotton gloves). And I now know where the 4 jacking points under the car are located..just in case.

But I have never changed a flat tire in my life..and likely never will.


Carry on.

OldManAndHisCar

So, you get no man card. To that, if you have ceramic brakes and DONT use the "threadless bolt"...take out your wallet for the new rotor you might just be buying with your new tire.

Mr. Toad

What is the difference between a "blow up" spare and a spare?

OldManAndHisCar

It is empty, you need to blow it up to use it....

Mr. Toad

I can honestly say I've never seen one of those!

Snarla

Hello Old Man.

What is the piece in the slot just to the right of your tire-iron?

Mr. Toad

Are you referring to the piece with the loop on one end and threads on the other? I believe that's a tow hook. Your front bumper should have a little plastic hatch that can be popped out to screw this in.

OldManAndHisCar

That is the guide to help get the tire on and off with out damaging a brake rotor. It is the "Headless Bolt" as I think it was referred as in this threat.

Snarla

oh.

OldManAndHisCar

Mine, not an Audi, not an SUV....