WhitePrestige

Was wondering if anyone here has had to use their inflatable spare yet--and, if so, how difficult was it to get it back in its storage compartment after deflating?

BayGBM

I’m curious about this as well.

By the way, why does a “utility” vehicle have an inflatable spare? The spare should be a full, inflated, ready to go spare tire that is indistinguishable from the other four. Donuts on cars are bad enough but a flat donut on a vehicle in this category is unacceptable. Shame on you Audi!

kleinbus

It haves pump and it is supposed to be filled for demand.

fonseca_Q5

is the pump fixed to the car or can it be taken out and used to fill all of the tires?

zackweed

I second that motion!

WhitePrestige

Haha--well, actually I have already had a flat. UNFORTUNATELY, I had an air compressor in my garage that resolved that issue well enough to make it to the nearest tire place. :-D

torzeck

I just test drove one and unfortunately got a flat. I changed the tire with little trouble.
To be honest , I was a little skeptical of the inflatable spare system, but it worked fine.
I would bet most people will call roadside assistance. I have no idea how well the collapsible spare deflates.

I would agree with comments regarding the desirability of just having a ready to go doughnut over the inflatable.