I had one of those in a '79 924. A 12 volt compressor came with the car to
inflate it and there was a quick release valve to let the air out when
finished. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stephen Grisanti
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 7:54 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size

The one I recall is the then-new Pontiac Firebird (for 1968!) that touted
the Space Saver spare and it required inflation.� Used one of those
inflation cannisters with little hose, probably a 16oz. can or the like.�
Don't know which cars since might have these and I'm embarrassed to admit
remembering back that far.

Stephen

--- On Sun, 2/26/12, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
A few years back one new car was coming with a "spare" that required
inflation at the time of use.� I don't remember what car it was, or how
inflation was provided.

mcneely