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Klemgold

Buy one and put it in your trunk then. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

Ab175

Yep definitely gonna do that now, It's on me for not being prepared, I should have done that sooner.

RandallNYC

I just carry a small compressor. As long as it’s a slow leak, just add air and drive straight to the shop.

miop4000

Easier said than done:
1. Space saver spare only in Guam and Middle East
2. wheels are staggered so spare full size would have to be front tyre.
Front OEM BBS with tyre a whopping $7500 Aud (-$6000 US)
3. Non OEM mag has to be custom ordered due to size of front calipers. Wheel shops will only custom build a full set
4. Check the second hand columns for a set of OEM for sale. Good luck with that as the cars are so rare.

Have had 2 punctures in 12 months. Carry a Ryobi air compressor and puncture repair kit.

Lexus FAIL

Louczar1

Sounds like a few calls to the local junk yards are in order. Maybe a scratched up rim can be found to be used. I bought a small 12V air compressor on amazon a couple of years ago when I needed to borrow a friends at work when my tire was low leaving work. The one I bought was a cheap $25-$30 model. I used it on everything I could for the next few weeks to see if it was going to be crap. Even filled up the inflatable ring on my grand daughters bladder pool with it. I bought one for each of my kids and wife to keep in their cars.

SUNNYRCF

I bought a spare kit from modern spare and it all fits in the trunk under the carpet without taking up any trunk space. I got it for longer trips where I don't want to get stuck waiting for AAA for hours.
https://modernspare.com/product/2014...e-kit-options/

46750

This post wins the thread, I'm really impressed with this option and the thought they put into this kit!

miop4000

Thanks for the heads up.

Interesting option.

Looks like uses a generic multi-stud wheel with a spacer to clear front calipers.

Can’t find any reviews or independent tests?

Any issues with torsen differential or TVD when used on rear. Does it clear front calipers?

konichiwa3

According to manufacturer the spare is specifically designed for each car model so fitment is seamless and it will clear our front calipers.

Lots of positive reviews on Amazon from other car owners (average 4 1/2 to 5 star rating), strangely enough no RCF option available through Amazon.com have to purchase direct from manufacturers website.

Excellent and timely! Was not aware this existed. I was real close to dipping in for a Vair compressor and repair kit but this option will work quite wonderfully. Thanks!

Louczar1

Thanks for the info. I have a few coworkers who have various types of sports cars who also dont have a spare tire in their car. None of them knew of this business / web link and i would expect most of them will be buying a kit. Thanks for posting!!!

brendanf

That kit is very nice.

I purchased a spare tire for an Audi A4 from a wrecker and had a custom spacer made that adapts the different bolt patterns and also provides enough clearance for the front and rear.

It all fits in the spare tire well.

Total cost was less then $200cdn.

SailorTPD

Related question--has anyone used the puncture repair kit provided by Lexus? I have successfully used a puncture repair kit on my motorcycle so I figure it may work out enough to get to a place for a more permanent fix.

airlaird

I have not , but I do carry a tire plug kit. I have repaired THREE screw holes with zero issues. Obviously, these are not huge rips in the tire but I do recommend said kit for about 10 bucks if you have a nail hole

airlaird

ct6978

That spare looks like a great option!

I normally carry a 12V inflator (can't remember if its direct to battery or plug into lighter) and tire plug kit just in case, small and fairly light.

For anyone that has Milwaukee M12 batteries, I can really recommend this for general use and potentially for trips:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...5-20/304768834

Much easier than connecting my travel inflator, I used the Milwaukee to limp home (70 miles) on a slow leak, quick stop and fill. HD has the inflator on sale every once and a while and other tool mfgs might make the equivalent for their batteries. I also use it to top up the tires regularly.