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Old 05-03-2018, 08:39 PM   #1
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Which spare tire setup are you using?

I switched from runflats to non-runflats.

I am looking at this sort of kit: https://modernspare.com/product/2016...ncluding-case/

What are you using for your vert?
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Old 05-03-2018, 10:30 PM   #2
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I have a 2018 SS with run flats. I am thinking about buying a spare tire. Don't like the thought of driving on long trips with no spare. New Good year eagle F1's run flats are over $2k. When these are done thinking about buying non run flats for $1k and buying a spare tire.
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Old 05-03-2018, 10:51 PM   #3
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Why not just get a puncture repair kit and an electric pump.
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Old 05-04-2018, 07:57 AM   #4
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Why not just get a puncture repair kit and an electric pump.
That’s a possibility too. It just doesn’t guarantee I can fix the tire. Further, I am concerned about the potential damage to my car should I need to be towed.

Which kit did you get?
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Old 05-04-2018, 09:23 AM   #5
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Where do you keep this in the car when the top is down? Backseat?
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Old 05-04-2018, 11:51 AM   #6
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That’s a possibility too. It just doesn’t guarantee I can fix the tire. Further, I am concerned about the potential damage to my car should I need to be towed.

Which kit did you get?
I have the one that is sold in every auto store. It has the sticky wormy things, round file, and a tool to push the worm in the hole

As for inflator, check on Amazon. A lot of good inexpensive units with good reviews.
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Old 05-04-2018, 11:58 PM   #7
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Where do you keep this in the car when the top is down? Backseat?
Don’t know. I was hoping someone on the forum already had an answer...besides staying on runflat tires, since that is a dealbreaker for me. They can’t handle any more power than stock.
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Old 05-05-2018, 12:52 AM   #8
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A flatbed tow truck.
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Old 05-05-2018, 07:01 AM   #9
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A flatbed tow truck.
I can only imagine getting the car off a trailer would be really bad for my front chin splitter. But yes, a flatbed was my first thought.
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Old 05-05-2018, 06:58 PM   #10
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I switched from runflats to non-runflats.

I am looking at this sort of kit: https://modernspare.com/product/2016...ncluding-case/

What are you using for your vert?
I still have the Goodyear Run-Flat tires. Regardless, I still carry what I need to attempt to repair a puncture.

I would use the plug kit first, but if that does not work, I have the sealant kit as a back up. The sealant kit includes an inflator.

The sealant kit comes in a pouch that fits neatly under the trunk floor in the large rectangular opening in the foam structure. I keep the plug kit in a box that also fits under the trunk floor.
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Old 05-07-2018, 09:09 PM   #11
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Run Flat vs. Non-Run Flat

I have a 2017 Convertible SS. I recently replaced the F1's (with 3,000 miles on them) with a set of Michelin Sport 4S. I felt the F1 tire was to rigid. I bought a very good 12V compressor, a can of fix-a-flat, and a plug kit that also comes with a CO2 inflator. I love the Michelin's. Burt just to be on the safe side I'm also a member of AAA.

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Old 05-07-2018, 09:39 PM   #12
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I just bought the setup from modern spare.

I will see how it fits in the trunk. I may get the fix a flat stuff in case I am cruising around town and if going further, will throw the modern spare in the car.
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Old 05-07-2018, 09:46 PM   #13
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I just bought the setup from modern spare.

I will see how it fits in the trunk. I may get the fix a flat stuff in case I am cruising around town and if going further, will throw the modern spare in the car.


I ordered spare last month still waiting on delivery was told mid month this month. What shipping date were you told?
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Old 05-08-2018, 06:58 AM   #14
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I ordered spare last month still waiting on delivery was told mid month this month. What shipping date were you told?
I haven't seen a shipping date yet. I will ping them today just to get an idea. Will post when I get a response.
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