dmk08

Guys,

I'm going to be driving from Atlanta to Chicago in a couple weeks and I'm highly concerned about getting a blow-out or flat-tire. What do you guys do in regards to this? I know if i had a blowout that required a new tire no one is going to stock my size/brand.

I am considering putting my stocks on for the trip since i kept TPMS sensors in both sets but I would really like to leave my wheels on the car as it looks sick.

Ideas? Suggestions? I do have good roadside assistance but the lack of tire availability is what scares me.

B16da9

iTrader: (7)

I travel to the Keys and Orlando with my car all the time. What I do is I take one of my front stock front wheels with me.

I take the front as I can use it for both front and rears.

600rr05

iTrader: (9)

i just throw on my stock wheels for trips that way dont have to buy new tires so fast.

Defender46

iTrader: (2)

My 19's will have the same rolling diameter as stock so spare would be ok. But I would take a stock front like recommended for a longer trip, don't want to use the donut too long either way

dmk08

Cool thanks for the tips. Good idea taking the front.

Has anyone ever tried to cram the stock front into the spare tire location?

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

I've done that in my previous lowered cars. All it does is raise the rear deck a couple inches. If you don't mind it being raised, that'll solve your problem.

dmk08

My trunk is empty 99% of the time or a golf bag. So as long as I can get my golf bag in and it won't rattle.. I think that's my solution.

Thanks

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

Yeah, I've done the same thing in my Civic. Full size spare...it just raised the rear board cover like an inch. No biggie.

JoshIS408

iTrader: (11)

Just throw a front stock in ur trunk. problem solved. Front can be used in front or rear. Wont make ahuge difference when driving

Miggs

Check wheel diameters here:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

If you have an AWD try to keep all tires the same, a spare near the circumference of the current wheels.

dmk08

Are you trying to say my car rides high? :P

Salduchi

iTrader: (3)

I would rent.

KillaIS250

iTrader: (1)

Put the stockies on or take the 2 fronts as suggested by someone else if you wanna ride in style