RACQ small four wheel drive road test

[Arctra]

On the space-saver issue, I personally feel it's a non-event. There seems to be some feeling out there that a flat tire (or damaged tire or wheel) is common off-road. Not that I do huge amounts of off-road but I've done a few bits and pieces over the years in various vehicles and have yet to see anybody needing a spare !! Also, if you're REALLY into off-road you usually have another set of wheels/tires that you use expressly for those activities and there's nothing to stop you having 5 of those and either chucking one in the boot or putting it on the roof-rack. As I say, I don't think it's really an issue and anybody doing really heavy off-road work wouldn't be buying a Tiguan (or any of the SOFTroaders) in the first place.

*BANG* You've hit the nail on the head IMO. I'm even considering tossing the biscuit out so I have more boot space as I have a can of Tyre Weld in the side storage compartment if I get a puncture. Between that, and my Tyre Pressure Monitoring that came with the off-road pack, I reckon I have my bases sufficiently covered. And if that's not enough, then I guess I'll just put the free roadside assist that comes with the Tig to use.

[Transporter]

I'm even considering tossing the biscuit out so I have more boot space as I have a can of Tyre Weld in the side storage compartment if I get a puncture. Between that, and my Tyre Pressure Monitoring that came with the off-road pack, I reckon I have my bases sufficiently covered. And if that's not enough, then I guess I'll just put the free roadside assist that comes with the Tig to use.

I'm not quite sure that the Tyre Weld would repair the sidewall puncture, generally it will seal the punctures up to 6mm, and so for that case I would keep the biscuit in the place.
Unless it is the risk that you're willing to take.

[T&M]

I wonder if once we make up our mind if we rationalise or overlook the negative things in favour on the positives?
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/consu...009/index.html
Note to Clip please do not look at the top rated SUV $25K-$35K (It comes from "K").

Isn't that exactly what alot of people do....? "Buy on emotion and then justify with logic"