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My 68 has a space saver spare. It doesn't appear to have ever been used. Somebody tell me about these things. Are they one and done or are they reusable? How do you shrink them back to being a space saver? I'm assuming they can be reused. What about the inflator? Is it refillable? I'm wondering if I should test mine out. If it's no good it's just dead weight in the trunk.
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if original, I would not use it......its for 'show' only...get a "fixaflat" ,keep in glove box or get a new spare
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These days they are just for show. I am looking for a nice one with canister if you want to sell.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold  1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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The tire could be inflated multiple times when newer and would go back into stored shape as they deflate. A new bottle would be purchased if used. I used mine a few times for it's intended purpose and as a way to rotate the wheels. As Bjorn says, I would not inflate or use one as old as they are. Both the tire and inflator are for display only now.
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I found this on YouTube - Space Saver Tire. So this answers my question fairly well, but I'm still interested in hearing actual experiences from fellow Firebird enthusiasts.
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Thanks for the info folks.
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