Removing FS spare for weight reduction?

[TTedP]

More of a curiosity but didn't see anything come up from a search.

Has anyone considered removing the full size spare for a little weight reduction? Either for a teeny bit of extra range or just different seat of the pants feel? For non-offroad driving - do you lug the spare around or use the space for other things?

I think I know the answer will be the +80-90lbs is negligible but curious.

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[Mike Hunt]

I thought about it but still lug the spare around.

 

[pnwr1s]

Any gains would be negligible and massively outweigh the benefit of having a full size spare IMO. Switching to a performance tire would have more noticeable impact.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Less than weight of one adult passenger. Doubt you’d see much meaningful gain.

 

[TTedP]

Less than weight of one adult passenger. Doubt you’d see much meaningful gain.

Understood and agree. I was just curious how far down the rabbit hole anyone had gone.

My last few cars had run flats or compressor + tire latex - which we already get with the air kit. Spare felt redundant for suburban driving so I was thinking space and a little lighter feel / bit of range would be bonus.

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