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F55/F56 Any options for spare tire? (when non-RFT)?

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Old 04-24-2015 | 02:09 PM
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Any options for spare tire? (when non-RFT)?

Has anyone looked at options for a spare tire when replacing Run Flats with non-RFTs?

I know several have switched and either have no Plan B or air compressor or goop to refill on the road, but I'm toying with a toy-size spare. It adds a few pounds but the reduced rotational mass / unsprung weight from dropping a few lbs. per tire (stock RFT = 24 lbs.) should more than make up for it.

Edit: Oops, RFT = 24 lbs. is for 225/R17. I believe stock tire is 205/R17 which = 20 lbs.
However difference between 225/R17 RF vs. 225/R17 non-RF is 3 lbs. (TireRack doesn't list a non-RF for the 205/R17).
 

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Old 04-24-2015 | 03:37 PM
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I replaced my RFs with nons when they more out (28k miles) and just stuck a compressor/goop/stabber plug under the passenger seat. Never had to use it in the 4 years I had it. Funny, but in 4 years driving RFs I've picked up 3 nails. They're nail magnets!
 
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Old 04-24-2015 | 06:28 PM
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Old 04-25-2015 | 06:37 AM
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Yes we offer a spare tire kit for the F56

http://www.waymotorworks.com/mini-sp...l-f55-f56.html
 
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Old 04-25-2015 | 06:27 PM
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Someone is selling a grandma-stitched spare wheel cover.
 
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