Spare tire delete? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

EBMCS03 · 02-17-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoFRS

I used a can of that stuff once. All I did was piss of the tire guy who had to clean off all the sticky crap from the rim. Didn't even work, had to get it towed. (Mini coopers don't come with spares)

MINIs come with run flats.

sol740 · 02-17-2013, 11:54 AM

My vette had run-flats, and a can of inflator. I also carried a plug/patch kit, and had roadside assistance just in case. I will be keeping my spare in the FR-S, just cause it's nice to have.

SanDiegoFRS · 02-17-2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBMCS03

MINIs come with run flats.

Hence why I posted and had the goo in a can
Most S drivers change the tires for more responsive and lighter tires, myself included.

Miniata · 02-17-2013, 01:27 PM

For local driving (within 60-90 miles of home) I'll often leave the spare tires at home for my Mini and BRZ, sometimes all summer. Spare doesn't fit in the trunk of my Miata anymore because of the coilovers I have on it. Had a flat on my Miata a few years ago on the way to work (bent the wheel) my wife brought a spare wheel/tire (full size) floor jack, and cordless impact out to me, and I was on my way a few minutes later. I also have AAA+ which is good for 100 miles of towing. I've had three flat tires in 27 years and over half a million miles of driving. If flats were a more common occurence for me, I'd consider carrying a spare all the time.

root · 02-17-2013, 01:47 PM

I don't like not having a spare, I was happy to see my FR-S came with a spare. I like having options and like to be self reliant until I have to. Friend with M Coupe is trying to find jack and a spare to carry even though it comes with a pretty honking 12v compressor.

BlaineWasHere · 02-17-2013, 01:55 PM

I do take it out for track/AutoX.

I might just take it out all together. I drive on super busy roads and if I get a flat on the highway I'm gonna call a tow truck. I'm NOT using the widow maker to hoist my car in the air inches from speeding motorists.

PNW FRS · 02-17-2013, 02:00 PM

I would think that the spare helps with how the rig would handle a severe rear-ending...

Efferalgan · 02-17-2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by photomike

Any one considering deleting their spare tire and jack and carrying a can of
inflator? In Australia the 86 is delivered without a spare tire , I believe.

How much weight would this save?

Yes. I'm doing exactly this - gonna replace the full-size spare which eats half of the trunk space, does not provide flat floor in the trunk and adds 15-20 kilo of weight (together with all the gears which are supposed to be used in wheel changing) without providing anything usefull (for me) in exchange.

Had to order flat (no hole in the middle) OEM trunk liner for nearly $300 and a "trunk space organiser" or whatever it is called - the box which goes instead of the spare wheel - another $150. Would gladly swap my spare wheel with someone from Europe who got all above mentioned as standard but too complicated to arrange.

BlaineWasHere · 02-17-2013, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNW FRS

I would think that the spare helps with how the rig would handle a severe rear-ending...

I doubt the spare tire it build into the crumple zones.

russv · 02-17-2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNW FRS

I would think that the spare helps with how the rig would handle a severe rear-ending...

Maybe if it was like a Jeep Wrangler with spare mounted on the rear bumper

sbxjap · 02-17-2013, 03:58 PM

Normal Minis have a spare under the car. A chain lowers it.... My friend had a Mini, but the chain rusted through so she just put the spare in her trunk. I took the spare out of my Civic, but will probably keep the one in my BRZ.

Miniata · 02-17-2013, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbxjap

Normal Minis have a spare under the car. A chain lowers it.... My friend had a Mini, but the chain rusted through so she just put the spare in her trunk. I took the spare out of my Civic, but will probably keep the one in my BRZ.

Hers must have been a regular Mini Cooper (non-s) like I have. Those came standard with non-runflat tires and a spare tire. Cooper S models came standard with runflat tires and no spare. On the "S" models the battery is in the rear, where the spare tire is on the non-S model.

PNW FRS · 02-17-2013, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

I doubt the spare tire it build into the crumple zones.

Everything from the rear bumper cover to the back seat is the crumple zone given the size of the "86". It would be interesting if there is documentation that indicates if the spare tire (and wheel) were factored into meeting Fed crash specs. Many cars manufacturers do this...

roddy · 02-17-2013, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Efferalgan

...and a "trunk space organiser" or whatever it is called - the box which goes instead of the spare wheel - another $150...

I would like to find one of these. Any chance you have a part number? Does anyone else know of this part? Is it OEM somewhere?

02-17-2013, 01:27 PM	#18
Miniata Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ - 90 Miata - 07 FXT -05 Mini Location: Ohio Posts: 546 Thanks: 6 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	For local driving (within 60-90 miles of home) I'll often leave the spare tires at home for my Mini and BRZ, sometimes all summer. Spare doesn't fit in the trunk of my Miata anymore because of the coilovers I have on it. Had a flat on my Miata a few years ago on the way to work (bent the wheel) my wife brought a spare wheel/tire (full size) floor jack, and cordless impact out to me, and I was on my way a few minutes later. I also have AAA+ which is good for 100 miles of towing. I've had three flat tires in 27 years and over half a million miles of driving. If flats were a more common occurence for me, I'd consider carrying a spare all the time. __________________ 17x7 Kosei K1-TS w/ 215/45-17 Dunlop Star Specs Nameless Track Pipe - Strano front sway bar

02-17-2013, 01:55 PM	#20
BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s)	I do take it out for track/AutoX. I might just take it out all together. I drive on super busy roads and if I get a flat on the highway I'm gonna call a tow truck. I'm NOT using the widow maker to hoist my car in the air inches from speeding motorists. __________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

02-17-2013, 02:00 PM	#21
PNW FRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 581 Thanks: 230 Thanked 343 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	I would think that the spare helps with how the rig would handle a severe rear-ending... __________________ 2013 Asphalt / MT Olympia, Washington

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