I have a 'later model' space saver ( black rim) to save space in the trunk ansd still look fairly correct (I have the correct inflator bottle etc to go with it), but I wouldnt use it if I had a flat....you cant trust a 35 -40 yr old space saver... I keep a fixaflat can in the glove box ,for 'just in case'...if tire were to totally blow , I`d call a wrecker...