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10-22-2010, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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Non-RFT - What do you keep in case of a flat?
My apologies if this is a noob question - but I've never purchased a vehicle that has RFT.
It appears most 1'ers that purchase aftermarket wheels also purchase non RFT replacements. What does everyone do for 'protection' against flats? I've seen a small spare for the trunk solution - however that doesn't seem like a good option, since it takes up trunk space. Please let me know your thoughts. Cheers!
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For in-town...a roadside mobility kit (compressor, can of slime), plus a plug-kit and pair of pliers (needed to take the offending object out of the tire).
But, unless you have a jack, it's hard to work your magic with a plug kit or slime, as you still need to get the offending object out of the tread. For out-of-town road trips, I put the spare in the trunk too. Two big road trips on the car (AB to BC, WA, OR, & CA last year and AB to MT, WY, ID, UT, & CO this year)...and one flat. The above was handy, for even a cell phone wouldn't work where it happened.
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10-22-2010, 04:49 PM | #5 |
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I bought the BMW spare alloy/tire for a German spec 335i, 17" wheel. I also bought the jack kit BMW offers for our cars.
I just could not see myself being stuck somewhere without any way of getting back home. Esp when I drive all over Europe/Germany! |
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10-22-2010, 05:13 PM | #6 |
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+1, also have AAA just in case I can't fix it
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I didn't trust not having a spare with runflats anyways.
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The only other options are from the dealer, or you can go with the LeatherZ spare. http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...y_Code=all_E82 BAvarian Autp also has the spare. http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp Check out this thread http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ght=spare+tire
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10-24-2010, 04:06 PM | #10 |
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Great feedback - thanks guys! Seems like the best solution is AAA card for day-to-day driving and the spare in the trunk for long trips.
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