68wmcs Posted March 10, 2013 Report Posted March 10, 2013 I was cleaning out the spare bedroom and forgot I had the MINI Cooper Space Saver wheel and tire. I bought it as a "just in case" for my MCS. $75 picked up 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
cmcveay Posted March 10, 2013 Report Posted March 10, 2013 I was cleaning out the spare bedroom and forgot I had the MINI Cooper Space Saver wheel and tire. I bought it as a "just in case" for my MCS. $75 picked up Mike - I'll take it! I was just going to go in search for one of these. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Stephatron Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 Mike - I'll take it! I was just going to go in search for one of these. Dang, I wish I had seen this earlier because now I'm about to spend $120 at Detroit Tuned
Poison Ivy Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 Steph, it's worth it. Geno and I each have one of these. We picked them up at the Dragon.
Stephatron Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 Steph, it's worth it. Geno and I each have one of these. We picked them up at the Dragon. Yeah I know. I just don't want to have to spend a lot of money haha. But what's extra money when you have peace of mind?
LostDenverite Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 Yeah I know. I just don't want to have to spend a lot of money haha. But what's extra money when you have peace of mind? Yup yup. I'm looking to do the same since I got rid of my stock RFTs. I don't worry about getting a flat locally as much as I do when out of town, e.g., anytime to, during and on the way back from MOTD.
Poison Ivy Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 That happened to one of our members on the way to the Dragon last year.
Stephatron Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 Yup yup. I'm looking to do the same since I got rid of my stock RFTs. I don't worry about getting a flat locally as much as I do when out of town, e.g., anytime to, during and on the way back from MOTD. YUP, that is my biggest fear. Ali and I were actually talking about it today and our dislike for the run flats.
Stephatron Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 That happened to one of our members on the way to the Dragon last year. I got stuck in Charlottesville on Memorial Day last year because of the same thing!
sparke1975 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 With a little research in cars that have the same lug pattern, you can usually find the tire at a "pick and pull" or other junk yard for less than $20. I got one that was never used. In my S Clubman, the nut is still in the boot to mount it. The pin and wing nut from a "justa" clubman is only about $11 from a MINI parts location. Of course with other models, some kind of bag is going to be needed.
cmcveay Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 Stephanie - you should be able to find a spare with a 4x100 bolt pattern most anywhere. There aren't many pick-n-pull yards around here that I know of though. There are a couple of them on CL right now and you can get them for $10-$30. Lots of Honda's have the same 4x100 pattern. You'll probably be like me though, you can only use that spare on the rear so if you have a flat on the front, it means you'll be doing a double swap (remove good rear, install spare, remove flat front, install tire that was on the rear). Two reasons for that - Front wheel drive so you need the same diameter tire and the space saver spares may not fit with the R56 brake calipers. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Stephatron Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 You know what, I wonder if Justin has an extra donut or something since his xA is also 4x100. That would probably be the smartest option.
68wmcs Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Posted March 30, 2013 You know what, I wonder if Justin has an extra donut or something since his xA is also 4x100. That would probably be the smartest option. Well Steph, once I get my wheels on I'll have my 4x100 steelies available. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
