I assume spare tyres are being left out of EVs mostly to try to increase their range, not that they haven't got space for one...

I presume you're correct, but it seems to be minimal gain for a big loss in user acceptance. The Tesla's have a large space under the boot floor, but not quite large enough for a spare, so I wonder if they just ran out of space and decided then to ditch it altogether.
There's also a large space in the frunk area, but again, not quite big enough for a spare.

Spare anxiety, perhaps like range anxiety, is for some only in the mind of the user.  I haven't needed a spare in a car, ute, 4WD (work or private) for many, many years - I can't remember the last time I changed a tyre on the side of the road.   The spare in Helen's 2008 Mazda 6 had never been used in 180,000km.

Yeah, I've had a slow leak, made it home and changed the spare, or in the case of the work vehicles, taken it to the Depot.  A different matter on the bike (pushy, eBike or motorbike), where I've had an air leak, the only viable option is for a roadside repair.   

Any of the spareless vehicles (EV & ICE) we looked at in 2022 had a puncture repair kit (better than my motorcycle kit).  If I had a puncture in the car I'd repair as I would on the motorbike.  A vehicle being spareless wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.

Having said that, with our upcoming 15,000km trip to Darwin and Cooktown, we won't be without spares for the Jeep and caravan.

 

Hi  Williamson im  interested in the aftermarket mufflers if still available
Get in touch either way,
Cheers Mark

Dinner last night




Vera


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I booked the Shamrock early when the dinner was planned for here. Found communication difficult trying to confirm the booking but the accommodation was good and great value $92 a night. Had chinese at the Shamrock Friday night, again good value and very nice. Location excellent with a short walk across the road to a cafe that served a nice breakfast and opens at 6 am.
Also just a short walk to the RSL and not far from the caravan park.

Having missed the Mansfield Rally great to catch up will everybody.
All in all a great weekend, hopefully be back next year with Theresa.

Heading back to Victor Harbor today for a couple of days and then head home Wednesday.