370Z spare tire

kenchan · 07-25-2012, 10:33 AM

yah, definitely check the backspacing if you're going aftermarket donuts.

anyone know if the base 18" owners have a different donut than the 19" sport package base owners? i doubt it but i would check that just in case the 18" folks want to sell.

DR_ · 07-25-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

anyone know if the base 18" owners have a different donut than the 19" sport package base owners? i doubt it but i would check that just in case the 18" folks want to sell.

It is different. He will need the spare from a sport package.

kenchan · 07-25-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DR_

It is different. He will need the spare from a sport package.

JARblue · 07-25-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, definitely check the backspacing if you're going aftermarket donuts.

anyone know if the base 18" owners have a different donut than the 19" sport package base owners? i doubt it but i would check that just in case the 18" folks want to sell.

Yup.

The 19" spare is a black enkei tire that looks pretty sweet. I actually sold an extra one I had to shado a while back. I think there's a guy parting with one in Dallas. Check the Parts For Sale section and/or put up a WTB thread.

Roadster4Us · 07-25-2012, 02:43 PM

Just remember you have to put the flat somewhere when you change it. I thought about picking up a spare, but after thinking about it I decided just to keep the fix-a-flat system. Remember you would have to be alone in the car and then be willing to try and stuff the dirty wheel/tire into your car on the passenger side. Just wasn't worth it to me.

JARblue · 07-25-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Just remember you have to put the flat somewhere when you change it. I thought about picking up a spare, but after thinking about it I decided just to keep the fix-a-flat system. Remember you would have to be alone in the car and then be willing to try and stuff the dirty wheel/tire into your car on the passenger side. Just wasn't worth it to me.

I got to use my spare within 20 minutes of driving the brand new Z off the lot. I left the stock tire at my buddy's house, drove back to the dealer on the spare, and told them there was no way in hell I'm putting that tire in my brand new car.

They gave me a Z loaner (which we had been driving for a week prior to picking up ours) to go pick up the dirty tire

Now, I don't think I'd have that much of a problem putting a dirty tire in the Z. $hit happens and it just means I get some quality time cleaning the interior

danelonson · 07-25-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Just remember you have to put the flat somewhere when you change it. I thought about picking up a spare, but after thinking about it I decided just to keep the fix-a-flat system. Remember you would have to be alone in the car and then be willing to try and stuff the dirty wheel/tire into your car on the passenger side. Just wasn't worth it to me.

It doesn't fit in the rear??

danelonson · 07-25-2012, 03:34 PM

I don't understand, my 2012 with sport came with a spare tire.

JARblue · 07-25-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by danelonson

It doesn't fit in the rear??

I had to rest it on the cross bar to clear the hatch when I put it in the loaner Z.

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Originally Posted by danelonson

I don't understand, my 2012 with sport came with a spare tire.

Mine too. In fact the dealer gave me an extra one a week later

danelonson · 07-25-2012, 03:40 PM

Any ideas why the OP didn't get one??

07-25-2012, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 16	Just remember you have to put the flat somewhere when you change it. I thought about picking up a spare, but after thinking about it I decided just to keep the fix-a-flat system. Remember you would have to be alone in the car and then be willing to try and stuff the dirty wheel/tire into your car on the passenger side. Just wasn't worth it to me. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

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07-25-2012, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, definitely check the backspacing if you're going aftermarket donuts. anyone know if the base 18" owners have a different donut than the 19" sport package base owners? i doubt it but i would check that just in case the 18" folks want to sell.

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danelonson Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 82 Drives: 12 370z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 13	I don't understand, my 2012 with sport came with a spare tire.

07-25-2012, 03:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
danelonson Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 82 Drives: 12 370z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 13	Any ideas why the OP didn't get one??