370Z spare tire

Walter Blady · 07-25-2012, 09:53 AM

I picked up my new 2012 370Z, black rose Roadster a few weeks ago. What a charmer. The only problem is there is no spare tire, only a puncture repair kit. The user manual mentions a temporary T-tire spare that I'd like to get.

The parts dept. at my dealership tells me I need a plain steel 17" rim and a tire for about $800. Doesn't sound right. If I'm not mistaken the T-tire is a mini tire that fits in the spare tire well in the trunk.

Does anyone near Oakville Ontario have one for sale? My eMail is walt3@wblady.com. Appreciate any tips

kenchan · 07-25-2012, 10:02 AM

does the roadster come with sport brakes? if so you will need to be very careful of the backspacing the donut provides. otherwise it will hit the caliper.

you might want to do a WTB (want to buy) ad in the for sale section.

Walter Blady · 07-25-2012, 10:18 AM

It has the sports and navi packages. The tires are 19". Thanks for the WTB tip.

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.

kenchan · 07-25-2012, 03:22 PM

how about carry a garbage bag in the trunk at all times, put the flat in that and then place in the passenger seat?

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...

Roadster4Us · 07-25-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

how about carry a garbage bag in the trunk at all times, put the flat in that and then place in the passenger seat?

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?

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.

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.

07-25-2012, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Walter Blady Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 17 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z BR AT Rep Power: 13	370Z spare tire I picked up my new 2012 370Z, black rose Roadster a few weeks ago. What a charmer. The only problem is there is no spare tire, only a puncture repair kit. The user manual mentions a temporary T-tire spare that I'd like to get. The parts dept. at my dealership tells me I need a plain steel 17" rim and a tire for about $800. Doesn't sound right. If I'm not mistaken the T-tire is a mini tire that fits in the spare tire well in the trunk. Does anyone near Oakville Ontario have one for sale? My eMail is walt3@wblady.com. Appreciate any tips

07-25-2012, 02:43 PM	#8 (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, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	does the roadster come with sport brakes? if so you will need to be very careful of the backspacing the donut provides. otherwise it will hit the caliper. you might want to do a WTB (want to buy) ad in the for sale section.

07-25-2012, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Walter Blady Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 17 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z BR AT Rep Power: 13	It has the sports and navi packages. The tires are 19". Thanks for the WTB tip.

07-25-2012, 10:33 AM	#4 (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.

07-25-2012, 03:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
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, 03:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	how about carry a garbage bag in the trunk at all times, put the flat in that and then place in the passenger seat? 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...

07-25-2012, 03:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	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.

07-25-2012, 03:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	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.