Update: I am fine and didn't do anything stupid.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 05/30/2017 at 23:26 • Filed to: Everything he touches dies!!!

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Like new!

How old is this tire? Who knows, who cares. It’s rusty, has several scorch marks, but it holds air! This will get me to the tire shop that’s 1 mile from my house when I have time later this week.

Comforting!

The spare was held up underneath with some chain-lowering system, which was a lot of fun because my tool kit was missing the long extension bit that fits above the rear license and insert into the notch that lowers the chain.

So I was wedging my knuckles between the rusty frame and the spare, and stuck in whatever I had lying around that gave me any leverage. Basically 1/16 of a turn, scrape, re-angle, insert, 1/16 turn, slip, curse, and so on.

I’m happy, because for the record, I did try some quick-fix heavy glue on the leaking valve stem, but the leak was so bad even the glue was bubbling. It resembled something like air pockets that would slowly form if a man were to drown in a tar pit. I was like, “Yeahhhhh, let’s not.”

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/30/2017 at 23:44

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Not one single person previously suggested putting the spare on, this is why I always ask my wife for advice before doing something stupid.

gmctavish needs more space > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/30/2017 at 23:54

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I suggested the spare

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/31/2017 at 00:03

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*cough*

*Cough*

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/31/2017 at 00:09

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I can’t tell if you’re calling me stupid or...? Because I won’t be too upset if anyone does, but I just need to know in advance!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/31/2017 at 00:11

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Wait now I get it

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/31/2017 at 00:17

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No, no, was thinking about setting a tire bead with butane gas and that’s not a very safe thing to do.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 05/31/2017 at 00:18

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It’s hard reading all the comments.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/31/2017 at 00:18

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Well it would be a interesting way to go.

“He died burning himself alive. Just the way he always wanted.”

Dusty Ventures > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/31/2017 at 00:47

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Releasing the pressure in the tire then gluing the stem once the pressure is out would allow the glue to harden and seal without bubbling.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dusty Ventures 05/31/2017 at 00:55

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What kind of glue would you recommend?

facw > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/31/2017 at 01:10

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Just need thicker tar:

MINIGTI > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/31/2017 at 01:14

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Last night I got a flat in the 76 TR6. Incredibly the spare still had air in it from when I pumped it up 3 years ago, but man that was a janky looking tire. I mean possibly factory. And badly gouged by the edge of the tread as if it had once rubbed on a fender.

But it got me home about 20 miles.

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/31/2017 at 01:22

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“The job was not well done. He, on the other hand...”

Svend > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/31/2017 at 03:02

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That tends to be for really cold climates (but sometimes used elsewhere).