Old age kicks in

Groundhog · 28-01-2012, 16:43

For ten years I had the Skoda Octavia during which time I had 2 punctures and putting the spare on was a doddle.
I've had the Maverick less than 6 months and already got a flat.
So I pulled in to a convenient place, located the bottle jack, handle and wheel brace, I then removed the spare wheel cover (breaking the elastic cord in the process) revealing a shiny new pirelli. The process of changing began.
Having finally changed the wheel, it took me twice as long to get the ruddy flat one back onto the door, the wheel was too heavy and my varifocals kept slipping down my nose so the holes appeared in the wrong place, much to my shame a passer by did it for me.
Sure sign of old age kicking in.

96terrano · 28-01-2012, 16:51

That ain't old age, they are an arse to get on anyway.

I found the lighter alloys are easier to get on the back

(RIP) PLANK · 28-01-2012, 18:18

and he's only 27!

Terranical · 28-01-2012, 18:32

Sounds like a "You've Been Framed" moment!

rustic · 28-01-2012, 18:33

Don't have any problems with my rear wheel, some times I take it off to clean behind it, and.................wax it.

I up graded my tyres to 185/75/R15's a long time ago, but I had to fit some spacer shims, ie thick washers, to give more clearance between the tyre and the rear windscreen washer.

jims-terrano · 28-01-2012, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Don't have any problems with my rear wheel, some times I take it off to clean behind it, and.................wax it.

That's cos you eat 3 shredded wheat in a morning

Groundhog · 29-01-2012, 13:52

I've noticed the spare wheel is different, the wheel that got the flat had a hub cover that protruded which would not fit the spare. Also the 4 wheels have concave alloy spokes. The spare has a flush disc with the Ford logo and convex spokes. Is this intentional so you don't forget to get the puncture fixed?

kitchenman · 29-01-2012, 14:07

My wheels are all the same, bloody heavy though

Groundhog · 30-01-2012, 22:18

Good result, the tyre was repairable rather than buggered so it's now back in place, the spare is a lighter wheel so I think at some point a set of 4 alloys were obtained, but I got it on the door no problem.

28-01-2012, 16:43	#1
Groundhog Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Suffolk Vehicle: 1995 Maverick Aspen 2.7TD Posts: 51	Old age kicks in For ten years I had the Skoda Octavia during which time I had 2 punctures and putting the spare on was a doddle. I've had the Maverick less than 6 months and already got a flat. So I pulled in to a convenient place, located the bottle jack, handle and wheel brace, I then removed the spare wheel cover (breaking the elastic cord in the process) revealing a shiny new pirelli. The process of changing began. Having finally changed the wheel, it took me twice as long to get the ruddy flat one back onto the door, the wheel was too heavy and my varifocals kept slipping down my nose so the holes appeared in the wrong place, much to my shame a passer by did it for me. Sure sign of old age kicking in.

28-01-2012, 18:33	#5
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Don't have any problems with my rear wheel, some times I take it off to clean behind it, and.................wax it. I up graded my tyres to 185/75/R15's a long time ago, but I had to fit some spacer shims, ie thick washers, to give more clearance between the tyre and the rear windscreen washer. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

28-01-2012, 16:51	#2
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	That ain't old age, they are an arse to get on anyway. I found the lighter alloys are easier to get on the back

28-01-2012, 18:18	#3
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	and he's only 27!

28-01-2012, 18:32	#4
Terranical Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Resident in Bristol, Terrano in Spain Vehicle: 1994 Terrano 2.7TD SWB Posts: 1,398	Sounds like a "You've Been Framed" moment!

29-01-2012, 13:52	#7
Groundhog Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Suffolk Vehicle: 1995 Maverick Aspen 2.7TD Posts: 51	I've noticed the spare wheel is different, the wheel that got the flat had a hub cover that protruded which would not fit the spare. Also the 4 wheels have concave alloy spokes. The spare has a flush disc with the Ford logo and convex spokes. Is this intentional so you don't forget to get the puncture fixed?

29-01-2012, 14:07	#8
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	My wheels are all the same, bloody heavy though

30-01-2012, 22:18	#9
Groundhog Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Suffolk Vehicle: 1995 Maverick Aspen 2.7TD Posts: 51	Good result, the tyre was repairable rather than buggered so it's now back in place, the spare is a lighter wheel so I think at some point a set of 4 alloys were obtained, but I got it on the door no problem.