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Old 06-27-20, 01:03 PM
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Default How do you deal with flats?
Just got my car 3 weeks ago and already have a nail in my new tire, less than 1k miles on the set and Discount tire, Goodyear and Toyota dealer (no Lexus in my town) all refused to look inside the tire because there is no spare. I worked at Firestone and a Ford dealer for 8 years total so I know the tire is repairable but they refuse to touch it. No one in town has the exact tire I'm running and I dont want to mis match so I'm just adding air on my way to work/home until my tire comes in.
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^^^^Discount Tire really They have always been super accommodating for me They are a forum sponsor here - Send them a PM:

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^^^^Discount Tire really
To clarify a bit they won't touch it IN CASE it isn't repairable, but just looking at it you can see it is. Dead center in the tire but they wont do it unless they have a tire in stock.
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Originally Posted by GS3fiddy
To clarify a bit they won't touch it IN CASE it isn't repairable, but just looking at it you can see it is. Dead center in the tire but they wont do it unless they have a tire in stock.
Makes sense from a company policy point. Can't leave the car stranded if they don't have replacement tire to sell you in case it is not patchable.I wouldn't give them a hard time over it. They are actually saving you a possible problem.

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I didn't give either place a hard time I completely understand I'm just trying to see what other GS F owners carry in case of a flat. Spare wheels, fix a flat, slime, etc
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I didn't give either place a hard time I completely understand I'm just trying to see what other GS F owners carry in case of a flat. Spare wheels, fix a flat, slime, etc
Stock bottle of goo, and the inflator bottle that came with the car.

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I have a spare pair of rears in storage. Took them off the car when I converted to A/S3+ for the wife. They're PS4s, but will do in a pinch even in the winter here in Atlanta.
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I carry a tire plug kit and a portable compressor.

https://www.amazon.com/Tooluxe-50002L-Universal-Punctures-Motorcycles/dp/B002I52RG0/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=tire+plug+kit&qid=1593429738&sr=8-5 https://www.amazon.com/Tooluxe-50002L-Universal-Punctures-Motorcycles/dp/B002I52RG0/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=tire+plug+kit&qid=1593429738&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-85P-Portable-Air-Compressor/dp/B0036E9VB6/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=viair&qid=1593429801&sr=8-19 https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-85P-Portable-Air-Compressor/dp/B0036E9VB6/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=viair&qid=1593429801&sr=8-19

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I researched all of the parts for GSF which come with full size spares in other countries and I ordered the parts. Now I have a full size spare.
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I researched all of the parts for GSF which come with full size spares in other countries and I ordered the parts. Now I have a full size spare.





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You got the part numbers? Don't know when I plan on doing a long road trip but it may come in handy down the line
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Originally Posted by EastATLGSF
You got the part numbers? Don't know when I plan on doing a long road trip but it may come in handy down the line

64777-24060 Guard Spare Wheel

51931-30100
CARRIER, SPARE WHEEL

64778-30050
Protector Spare Wheel

64779-30070
TRAY, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE

64779-30060
TRAY, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE

64779-30040
TRAY, SPARE WHEEL COVER

64711-30730-C0
COVER ASSY, SPARE WHEEL
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64777-24060 Guard Spare Wheel

51931-30100
CARRIER, SPARE WHEEL

64778-30050
Protector Spare Wheel

64779-30070
TRAY, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE

64779-30060
TRAY, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE

64779-30040
TRAY, SPARE WHEEL COVER

64711-30730-C0
COVER ASSY, SPARE WHEEL




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64777-24060 Guard Spare Wheel

51931-30100
CARRIER, SPARE WHEEL

64778-30050
Protector Spare Wheel

64779-30070
TRAY, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE

64779-30060
TRAY, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE

64779-30040
TRAY, SPARE WHEEL COVER

64711-30730-C0
COVER ASSY, SPARE WHEEL

There is a trick to ordering 1 part. The Protector Spare wheel will show unavailable as if its no longer in production. You have to order from the market that spare tires were provisioned with. I used Hawaii since its closest to the states. Also you have to use a vin number of a GSF that was produced for that market with a spare tire otherwise they will not sell it to you. I attached a picture of a VIN number I used to a guy I met on the forums. He lives in Hawaii and his car came with the spare tire. That part is the MOST expensive part out of everything. I also attached a picture which show parts for the tool kit that came in the spare wheel well too. Its the receipt that has a transmitter and key on it if you really wanna go all the way. Enjoy and happy hunting / shopping.
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Originally Posted by lojackfty
There is a trick to ordering 1 part. The Protector Spare wheel will show unavailable as if its no longer in production. You have to order from the market that spare tires were provisioned with. I used Hawaii since its closest to the states. Also you have to use a vin number of a GSF that was produced for that market with a spare tire otherwise they will not sell it to you. I attached a picture of a VIN number I used to a guy I met on the forums. He lives in Hawaii and his car came with the spare tire. That part is the MOST expensive part out of everything. I also attached a picture which show parts for the tool kit that came in the spare wheel well too. Its the receipt that has a transmitter and key on it if you really wanna go all the way. Enjoy and happy hunting / shopping.
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I think Mark felt sorry for me cause he gave me like 15% off I believe on the spare wheel protector.
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