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DR_ 07-25-2012 03:49 PM

He has a roadster.

Spare tire not included, except in Maryland. In lieu of spare tire, a tire repair inflator canister is included. See owner’s manual for instructions regarding proper use of the emergency tire sealant and replacement of tire pressure sensors. Continuing operation of vehicle without permanent tire repair can lead to a crash.

kenchan 07-25-2012 03:53 PM

yah, definitely a waste of money to use that fix-a-flat thing.

new tire + tpms + mount/balance + programming tpms will be almost $400 for one frikken tire.

JARblue 07-25-2012 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DR_ (Post 1837528)
He has a roadster.

Spare tire not included, except in Maryland. In lieu of spare tire, a tire repair inflator canister is included. See owner’s manual for instructions regarding proper use of the emergency tire sealant and replacement of tire pressure sensors. Continuing operation of vehicle without permanent tire repair can lead to a crash.

Well, you put that to bed :tiphat:

Is there room in the roadster for the sport spare?

JARblue 07-25-2012 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1837538)
yah, definitely a waste of money to use that fix-a-flat thing.

new tire + tpms + mount/balance + programming tpms will be almost $400 for one frikken tire.

I've seen a sport spare on here recently for as little as $100 plus shipping. I sold my extra one for right around $200 incl shipping.

kenchan 07-25-2012 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 1837547)
I've seen a sport spare on here recently for as little as $100 plus shipping. I sold my extra one for right around $200 incl shipping.

:tup: defintely recommend having a spare.

Roadster4Us 07-25-2012 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1837455)
how about carry a garbage bag in the trunk at all times, put the flat in that and then place in the passenger seat? :confused:


i rather have a way to get home/service station than use a fix-a-fat thingie which will probably not work that well on low profile tires especially in cold weather, ruin the tire, possibly TPMS, just for a nail puncture...

And what if you have a passenger? :confused: :tiphat:

I have checked with several sources including tire rack and all said the gunk doesn't hurt the tire or the TPMS. Washes off easily when you get the tire fixed.

Walter Blady 07-25-2012 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 1837518)
No idea. Honestly, OP, I would go back to the dealer and tell them they don't know what the hell they are talking about. The sport spare is actually a very nice tire that I would expect to have been included. Talk to a manager about why the parts dept instructed you to purchase an incorrect tire size that won't fit over the sport package calipers... :shakes head:

According to my user manual, some dealerships offer a spare and some don't. The parts dept clerk at Woodchester Nissan in Mississauga ON where I bought the Z didn't seem to know much about spares. He told me a spare would cost me about $1400 for a matching aluminum alloy rim then so much for the tire. Then he said it wouldn't fit in the trunk anyway so I'd need a plain steel 17" or 18" rim and tire to fit into the spare's depression in the trunk. No mention of a special donut tire. Less than helpful. I'm transferring my flag to another dealership.

NS370Z 07-25-2012 07:01 PM

I actually had a look at my spare last weekend. Took it out just so I'd be familiar in case it was dark, shitty weather etc and make sure it has 60 psi. I was surprised at how nice the actual spare rim looks.:happydance: I have a red 2012 sport, I was thinking black rims on the red would look fantastic now this really has me wondering if I should go aftermarket 19" black rims. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.


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