Dave Bayer wrote:
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> David M wrote:
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> > I recently got my first flat tire and had to change the wheel.
> > The spare carrier nut was rusted and the VW supplied wrench was useless.

Dave,

Checking the spare tire condition and inflation pressure is part of
regular maintenance and gives you the opportunity to coat this weather
exposed, threaded component with weather resistant grease. I'd rather
make this a maintenance item and have the spare where it is than mounted
on the nose of the van or consuming interior cabin space. Think about
it.............

Regards,      JP