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Old 10-07-2007, 09:22 PM
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Spare Tire is a MUST!!!

Well I thought I was being a real smart fella when I removed my spare tire out of the back of my Viper to remove weight and then sold it on Ebay.

I was just informed by a Viper Club of America member that the spare tire is a very integral part of the rear crumple zone. Apparently the spare tire ties the whole rear structure together as one complete unit. I was also informed that if I ever spun out and crashed into something backwards their is a very good chance of injury if the spare tire is not in the rear. In addition, the insurance company will then check to see if the rear tire was in the car and if not then I am absolutely @#$%@#$%!!!

So needless to say I am going to get another spare tire and put it back in its place.
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