twister

I will check with my dealer on Monday, but after having my car for a week I just discovered that my spare wheel is missing. Is this just a mistake or is this part of a plan with "run flat" tires?

RandalR

Part of the plan, as I understand it. You aren't supposed to need the spare with the run-flats.

twister

Does that mean yours RWD comes with a spare since you don't have run-flats? Will find out on Monday. From what I read about run-flats, they should last for about 20k. Afterwards, I will get "normal" tires. Than, I will need my spare donut So, I better get my spare now before I will have to pay for it after 20k

SGT

By spare, do you mean the donut? My GS300 AWD came with runflats and a donut; no full-sized spare.

twister

Yes, I meant the donut as a spare wheel. I believe a full size spare will not even fit in there. I guess will get mine next week.

kb2yza

I have runflats and did not get a spare at all with the car. Was told it would be an addition $400 or so. Which is why I am trying to find out what the size of the spare tire is so I can purchase one else where.

--Pete

twister

Yep, got confirmation today that you don't get a spare donut with a runflat tires. I asked them what happens after 20k when I have to replace my runflats and want to choose something else? Their reply: you get roadside assistance, or can get a used spare donut off ebay. Will just need to find out a spec for that spare tire for a future reference...

ES350Bob

I could maybe see them not providing the rubber part of the wheel-tire but at least the donut rim, one would think that would come with the car.

Jace7

no spare wheel with the run flats. I couldn't even fit one if it was an option. I have an engine where the spare should go.

Firstlps

I have a donut that came with my Gs300 AWD with runflats

ES350Bob

thank you firstlps,

It made no sense to me at least the rim is not provided and then you post you sure got one even with runflats.

Firstlps

Don't get me wrong not all AWD runflats come with a donut. Even my
salesman didn't know about it.

JHStrange

I'm guessing it's a regional or dealer decision as our GS430 has both runflats and the donut.

charley240

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that is ****ing stupid. seriously. what, a $40k car doesnt get a spare because the tires are runflats and will NEVER ever be changed, blowout, or wear. radiculous. and they wont even give you one, you have to pay. omfg. that erks me quite a bit. o well, i drive an es.
Goodluck
Charley

Nauticalx

WTF, I'm in disbelief in reading this thread. I cant understand why a car this expensive, one wouldnt have a steel spare wheel let alone a FULL SIZE ALLOY replacement!