Spare Tire
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Spare Tire
I am likely going on a road trip this month in my MINI. First, from Austin to Florida, and then Florida to Chicago (I will be studying Chinese at the University of Chicago for 3 weeks) and then from Chicago back to Austin. Since I ditched my runflats about a month ago, I think I might want to consider getting a spare wheel/tire to put on the car in case I get a flat. I have 18" wheels, so does anyone know of any good deals for this type of thing?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#2
Originally Posted by skitelluride531
I am likely going on a road trip this month in my MINI. First, from Austin to Florida, and then Florida to Chicago ... I have 18" wheels, so does anyone know of any good deals for this type of thing?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#4
Dr. Dave is on the right track (and obviously a very friendly guy!).
Find a local club and ask around to see if someone has some track wheels or a spare set in their garage. Ask if you can borrow one for a few weeks and throw it in the back of your car. I had a full-size x-lite and tire for my trip from Dallas to the Dragon, courtesy of a friendly local club member who had me help him take his autocross tires off in return for the loan.
Like Dave, I just bought a second-hand space-saver spare and bag-lady bag for the MINI so I shouldn't have to do the loan thing again, but it was a wonderful comfort to have that spare in the boot.
If you want to go for a cheap spare tire, keep your eyes on the for-sale forum on your local club board. The Dallas club has someone who bent up 2 wheels selling all 4 wheels (2 good / 2 bent) and 4 tires (only 10k miles) for $200. Find a friend, buy the set, pitch the bent wheels/tires and you each walk away wil a full sized spare for $100.
Find a local club and ask around to see if someone has some track wheels or a spare set in their garage. Ask if you can borrow one for a few weeks and throw it in the back of your car. I had a full-size x-lite and tire for my trip from Dallas to the Dragon, courtesy of a friendly local club member who had me help him take his autocross tires off in return for the loan.
Like Dave, I just bought a second-hand space-saver spare and bag-lady bag for the MINI so I shouldn't have to do the loan thing again, but it was a wonderful comfort to have that spare in the boot.
If you want to go for a cheap spare tire, keep your eyes on the for-sale forum on your local club board. The Dallas club has someone who bent up 2 wheels selling all 4 wheels (2 good / 2 bent) and 4 tires (only 10k miles) for $200. Find a friend, buy the set, pitch the bent wheels/tires and you each walk away wil a full sized spare for $100.
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