Compact spare tire
02-19-16, 06:33 AM
#32
dumb question
Ok I'm not a tire guy...but if I was going to buy a used RC F rim as a spare, would it matter (or is there a preference) to mount a front versus rear tire size unto the "spare"? I assume use the smaller one? thanks
02-29-16, 02:07 PM
#35
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That must chew up a fair bit of space? My A4 compact spare fits in the well below the floor and allows the stock cover to sit flush as intended. Full use of trunk is a good thing.
10-13-16, 07:39 AM
#36
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I doubt those suggesting roadside assistance have spent hours sitting on the side of the road, waiting. I've trained my Wife and Daughter to change tires, because I don't want them sitting on the side of some highway, helpless, and a target for predators. Also, if you have a tire failure that can't be plugged or gooped, and you're not near a major city, there may not be any matching replacement tires on hand, which would leave you spending at least one night, or buying the wrong tire and having to replace it. Has anyone found a compact spare that will work on the RCF?
10-13-16, 07:57 AM
#37
Best is not to drive the car at all. Just look at it and not worry about the tires getting a flat :P
I got a flat in the rear before w/ my RC F. Luckily, it was near to where I lived and I have a second set of wheels
10-13-16, 09:45 AM
#38
I bought the car with 89xx miles and it came with a spare. At 45 lbs, I can actually say the car feels more peppy without it. I'm in San Diego urban area, not so rural. Roadside shouldn't take too long. In the meantime as a back up, I will carry this, even if it's just for the air pump: http://www.slime.com/us/products/aut...fety-spair.php
10-14-16, 03:15 PM
#39
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It looks to me like a full size spare takes up a good portion of the usable trunk space.
I can't recall ever having to use a spare tire. I keep it on the road and don't drive on the shoulders either (except when Johnnie Law wants to have a word with me). Add to that a little bit of luck perhaps?
I'd rather keep my trunk space. In the extremely rare event that I do get a flat that's what roadside assistance is for.
I can't recall ever having to use a spare tire. I keep it on the road and don't drive on the shoulders either (except when Johnnie Law wants to have a word with me). Add to that a little bit of luck perhaps?
I'd rather keep my trunk space. In the extremely rare event that I do get a flat that's what roadside assistance is for.
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10-14-16, 05:00 PM
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Was told by my tire service station that using the sealant destroys the tire pressure sensor. Costly to replace. Was also told by Lexus that they had no compact spare available.
10-14-16, 06:47 PM
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My wife (RC F is her car) calls me on her way to work saying the left rear tire is losing air with about 5 miles left in her drive. It lost about 6psi if I remember correctly. She makes it to work since the pressure stabilized. I told her to wait on calling Roadside if it is an easy patch. I get to the car and see a huge bolt near the sidewall. Figuring the tire can't be fixed, I call Roadside and after about 10 min a wrecker driver calls me and says he's 15-20 min away. (I'm in Houston). I already had pulled the wheel off and decided to call the closest dealer to see if they have the tire in stock (because Roadside doesn't know dealer stock). That dealer only had one, so I reserved it. I figured it was quicker to just take the wheel and tire to the dealer instead of towing the whole car since the dealer was 10 min away. Called Roadside back and cancelled them.
Got to the dealer and they replaced the tire within 40 minutes. My SA didn't realize I purchased the tire and wheel warranty and tried to charge me $440 for the tire. Fixed that pretty quickly with a quick phone call, got the tire for free since it still had 6/32 left.
Her car is definitely prone to cosmetic damage. Have had two tire patches previous to this replacement. My wife has been keeping the tire pressure readings screen on at all times after the first time she ran over a nail.
Its on its third windshield in 15 months. Each time a rock hit in the middle near the bottom of the glass . She couldn't see any damage, because the dash obscures that part of the glass, then within hours a 12-16" crack would appear.
There is also a 4" dent/crease in the hood caused by a piece of flying sheetrock.
Can't wait for the next windshield!
Got to the dealer and they replaced the tire within 40 minutes. My SA didn't realize I purchased the tire and wheel warranty and tried to charge me $440 for the tire. Fixed that pretty quickly with a quick phone call, got the tire for free since it still had 6/32 left.
Her car is definitely prone to cosmetic damage. Have had two tire patches previous to this replacement. My wife has been keeping the tire pressure readings screen on at all times after the first time she ran over a nail.
Its on its third windshield in 15 months. Each time a rock hit in the middle near the bottom of the glass . She couldn't see any damage, because the dash obscures that part of the glass, then within hours a 12-16" crack would appear.
There is also a 4" dent/crease in the hood caused by a piece of flying sheetrock.
Can't wait for the next windshield!
10-15-16, 01:03 PM
#43
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It's just all around bad stuff. But if you can't get roadside assistance or absolutely cannot afford to wait for them then I guess go ahead and use it. Just be prepared to pay for it later.
07-05-17, 05:11 PM
#44
I realize I'm bumping an old thread, but was wondering if anyone had any part #s for both the spare tire and the "guam cover" that's shown earlier in this thread... is this buyable by people in CONUS? Of course I realize with the tire you're probably better off just getting a front rim and throwing on a used tire from a previous change
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