Cheap temporary spare for SC430??

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10-01-06, 12:36 PM

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FunGuy

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Originally Posted by Tammy

Do you use a factory design jack and lug wrench? Or a hydraulic design with a T- spin wrench?

Stock jack/wrench. Cannot hide and deny what mother nature provide.

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10-01-06, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tfischer

The Lexus SC spare does not cost around $400.00.

Lexus sells a "kit" that includes a special cover to match the carpet in the trunk, a new trunk insert with a cutout to allow the tire to sit in the concave cutout while covering the rest of the trunk, some bumpers and clamps to hold the spare in place, etc. I bought a Lexus spare from the dealer just by itself without the rest of the "kit," and I think it was closer to 200 than 400.

Sounds like your got a good deal compared to me. I bought the Lexus steel spare wheel and tire from the dealership. Listed for over $400 the parts manager gave me a deal and knocked some off so I got it for around $385 including tax. The used car manager then sent me a check for $200 since my car did not come with run flats and it did not come with a spare. So out of pocket for me came to around $185 which seemed fair. My car has a slot for the spare and all of the tools, it just fits in the slot and I bunged it in for better hold. I like having the PZero Nero's M&S's and the Lexus spare incase of a flat. I doubt I will ever change it since I have the Lexus roadside asst., I will let them come and change it while I listen to my stereo.