SC430 Spare tire Kit substitute!!!!
#77
#78
Hi Solman,
I just registered for this forum ( just found out about it this week ), so if I do something wrong or stupid, try to bear with me.
Solman, I am like you and would like to keep the car stock. Can you provide any info on just where you bought the kit?
Thanks,
Jerry Baumchen
Beaverton, OR
I just registered for this forum ( just found out about it this week ), so if I do something wrong or stupid, try to bear with me.
Solman, I am like you and would like to keep the car stock. Can you provide any info on just where you bought the kit?
Thanks,
Jerry Baumchen
Beaverton, OR
#79
I bought the complete kit from sewellpartsonline back in sept 09. Cost with CL discount was 608.96 + $54 for shipping. I couldn't find it on their website so you might need to call. When I checked with my local dealer they wanted$1100 for the exact same thing that I paid 600+. I would have found another way if I couldnt get it for $600-I am very happy with that price. Good luck
#80
Hi Solman,
I just registered for this forum ( just found out about it this week ), so if I do something wrong or stupid, try to bear with me.
Solman, I am like you and would like to keep the car stock. Can you provide any info on just where you bought the kit?
Thanks,
Jerry Baumchen
Beaverton, OR
I just registered for this forum ( just found out about it this week ), so if I do something wrong or stupid, try to bear with me.
Solman, I am like you and would like to keep the car stock. Can you provide any info on just where you bought the kit?
Thanks,
Jerry Baumchen
Beaverton, OR
Here's the link to the spare tire kit. It's regularly $729.00, so with the 10% discount, you save $72.90, for a price of $656.10. Not bad for doing nothing.
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...l.asp?id=87769
Just enter the promo code of CL911M in the box after you order to get the discount.
#82
The $729.00 Sewell Lexus charges is for the entire spare tire kit, which includes all the mounting hardware and cover. It is not just for the price of the spare. If someone wants to pay that, it's their choice. No doubt, it's the top of the line way to go and it looks great.
It's not the business of anyone here to decide how someone should spend their money. If someone asks about the spare options, I'll give them the options, if I know them.
#84
Hello,
I just posted this in the TPMS thread; sorry if cross-posting is bad form, I'm new here:
Going w/o a spare tire
I have been doing some checking into options if I go without a spare tire.
There are kits that include the sealant & a compressor at:
www.slime.com
And another option is the kit for a '04 BMW Z-4 which includes a can of sealant and a very compact air compressor. Your local BMW dealer will have this kit for ~$152 and the part # is: 71 10 0 413 439
This is just to provide some of you some information if going w/o a spare tire is something that you might consider.
Jerry Baumchen
I just posted this in the TPMS thread; sorry if cross-posting is bad form, I'm new here:
Going w/o a spare tire
I have been doing some checking into options if I go without a spare tire.
There are kits that include the sealant & a compressor at:
www.slime.com
And another option is the kit for a '04 BMW Z-4 which includes a can of sealant and a very compact air compressor. Your local BMW dealer will have this kit for ~$152 and the part # is: 71 10 0 413 439
This is just to provide some of you some information if going w/o a spare tire is something that you might consider.
Jerry Baumchen
#85
Hello again,
I'm learning as I go along.
Apparently this is called a BMW Mobility Kit as can be found on eBay Motors here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-t...item35a7ce437d
$125 + shipping.
Hope this helps for those who might be interested,
Jerry Baumchen
I'm learning as I go along.
Apparently this is called a BMW Mobility Kit as can be found on eBay Motors here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-t...item35a7ce437d
$125 + shipping.
Hope this helps for those who might be interested,
Jerry Baumchen
#86
Hello,
I just posted this in the TPMS thread; sorry if cross-posting is bad form, I'm new here:
Going w/o a spare tire
I have been doing some checking into options if I go without a spare tire.
There are kits that include the sealant & a compressor at:
www.slime.com
And another option is the kit for a '04 BMW Z-4 which includes a can of sealant and a very compact air compressor. Your local BMW dealer will have this kit for ~$152 and the part # is: 71 10 0 413 439
This is just to provide some of you some information if going w/o a spare tire is something that you might consider.
Jerry Baumchen
I just posted this in the TPMS thread; sorry if cross-posting is bad form, I'm new here:
Going w/o a spare tire
I have been doing some checking into options if I go without a spare tire.
There are kits that include the sealant & a compressor at:
www.slime.com
And another option is the kit for a '04 BMW Z-4 which includes a can of sealant and a very compact air compressor. Your local BMW dealer will have this kit for ~$152 and the part # is: 71 10 0 413 439
This is just to provide some of you some information if going w/o a spare tire is something that you might consider.
Jerry Baumchen
#87
Hi farkas,
From everything that I have learned, you are absolutely correct. These products do leave a 'coating' on the inner surface of the wheel & tire.
My only goal was to provide additional info for those who might be interested.
I am a firm believer that with enough information we can be informed consumers. I am also a firm believer that this is the purpose of forums of this nature.
As of now, I am leaning towards the BMW Mobility Kit & going w/o a spare. I accept that there is a risk in doing so; but, hey life is a risk.
Jerry Baumchen
From everything that I have learned, you are absolutely correct. These products do leave a 'coating' on the inner surface of the wheel & tire.
My only goal was to provide additional info for those who might be interested.
I am a firm believer that with enough information we can be informed consumers. I am also a firm believer that this is the purpose of forums of this nature.
As of now, I am leaning towards the BMW Mobility Kit & going w/o a spare. I accept that there is a risk in doing so; but, hey life is a risk.
Jerry Baumchen
#88
Lead Lap
There are several folks that just pack a plug repair kit (< $10) and an electric pump (< $50) and hope for the best. If you use the wrong tire sealant goo, you will ruin your TPS and those are not cheap!
#89
Tried the Goodyear T145/70R17 spare (ordered from Tire Rack) on the 98 Supra TT rim (order from Toyota parts bin) on my Sc 430 today while the tires were being changed (installed Michelin PS A/S Plus)and it fits great. Will take it with me on long trips.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
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