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Keith · Mar 18th, 2003, 09:30 PM

I will soon need new tires and don't want runflats, but also don't like the idea of relying on a repair kit when I drive long distances. Is anyone carrying a compact spare in their MCS? Does it fit behind the seats? Have you found a good way to secure it so it doesn't roll around?

Garfield · Mar 18th, 2003, 10:46 PM

Nothing will fit behind the seats because of the rear window wiper motor. I've even tried a "donut" from another car.
Get a repair kit and don't sweat it. Plugs, mini air compressor, and "fix-a-flat".

Off course, if you have a SERIOUS blowout, you're in trouble, but I'd be less worried about my ride home in that situation.

One last shot is to find someone to make you a spare like I have in my Audi. The actual diameter of the tire shrinks down. You carry a compressor to bring it back up to size. Perhaps a smaller Audi might have a tire match (obviously not a wheel match).

Brian

RicardoV · Mar 19th, 2003, 09:00 AM

Will Mini roadside assistance help out if you get a flat using non runflat tires?

If not, how about a AAA membership?

Just a thought,

Ricardo

Mar 18th, 2003, 09:30 PM	#1
Keith MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SW Florida Local Time: 10:40 PM Posts: 687 Offline	Compact spare for MCS I will soon need new tires and don't want runflats, but also don't like the idea of relying on a repair kit when I drive long distances. Is anyone carrying a compact spare in their MCS? Does it fit behind the seats? Have you found a good way to secure it so it doesn't roll around? 2007 DS/W MCS LSD, sport suspension, Enkei RPM2 wheels 2002 EB/W MCS Sport package, Rogue intake, Borla exhaust, 15% pulley & Madness sway bar

Mar 18th, 2003, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Garfield MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mt. Airy, MD USA Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 791 Offline	Nothing will fit behind the seats because of the rear window wiper motor. I've even tried a "donut" from another car. Get a repair kit and don't sweat it. Plugs, mini air compressor, and "fix-a-flat". Off course, if you have a SERIOUS blowout, you're in trouble, but I'd be less worried about my ride home in that situation. One last shot is to find someone to make you a spare like I have in my Audi. The actual diameter of the tire shrinks down. You carry a compressor to bring it back up to size. Perhaps a smaller Audi might have a tire match (obviously not a wheel match). Brian - 2005 G Stock '05 MINI or it's back to a Miata in C Stock - 2004 G Stock 2nd place Pro Solo, 9th Place Solo II - 2003 STX 5th place Pro Solo, 6th Place Solo II - 2002 H Stock Pro Solo National Champion

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Mar 19th, 2003, 09:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
RicardoV MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Will Mini roadside assistance help out if you get a flat using non runflat tires? If not, how about a AAA membership? Just a thought, Ricardo

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