Spare wheel and tire
 

Looking for a spare wheel/tire.

Not a fan of the inflation device idea. A tire that can be repaired could be permanently damaged by using it even with the inflation device.

I am looking for a spare wheel , the modern smaller in size for those flat tire situations.

Anyone gotten one ? Which one should I go after.

I guess no one in here uses a spare tire.

I intend on using one. The inflation device is nonsense to me.

Compels driver to ride on an already damaged tire, so instead of a repair, a new tire could be inevitable.

I do want a spare wheel/tire

Try this:
Genuine Mazda RX 8 Spare Tire and Mounting Kit OE FE02 V8 360

They were an option on new 8's, so there are not a lot of them around.

You can pick up a standard "donut" style spare for next to nothing from a wrecking yard or Craigslist. I just bought my RX, but plan on getting a spare for it, I don't like depending on being able to repair a flat, sometimes the damage is too severe, like a ripped sidewall, or extra large puncture.

I've had at least three flats in the last ten years. (Not just slow leakers, but tires that were became unusable when I was out on the road.) Two might have been repairable, but one had a rip in the sidewall where it had distorted and become pinched by the rim when I hit a sewer with a missing cover. The sewer opening was under a couple of inches of water, so I didn't see it at all, and BAM! Fortunately I had both a spare and necessary equipment each time.

I try not to get complacent about being able to change a tire in an emergency, doing so can make the difference between being on my way in fifteen minutes and waiting hours for someone to help me, or having to walk a long distance for help.

I have the OEM spare tire and the rack that goes in a 2005 rx8 that takes up 50% of your space. I took it out of my 2005 to put a couple of sub-woofers in its place. I also have the emergency tire kit that i left in the trunk, just in case for long trips. I also have 4 tires of the OEM rims that are in my shed. If i get a flat, I just call who ever i know that is close to my house and they will bring it to me.

I can take pictures of the OEM spare tire and mount tomorrow if you want. Make me an offer +shipping and its yours.

Shipping would be from Ohio if you want to take a look in to it. I can weigh everything in the next day or two if your interested.

It would be cheaper to just go pick one up at a junk yard and tie is down in the trunk.

Hi Hootyhoo.

Yes, I am interested. Let me see a couple pics.

I could go to the junk yard but if this one is made to fit, better than going over to look for bolt patterns.

I'd rather get a spare. Once going to work got a flat tire. Was en route to work. The low pressure lamp lit on. But I did not feel any pull, and since I had no spare, kept driving. Not far from work.

Got to work. At time to leave, called a tow truck. I was told tirre was gone, Puncture on sidewall plus driving on low tire did it.

Thing is, had I had a spare, I would had changed it at first sign That could had saved tire.

Even if not, I could had driven the car on the spare, park it at home, go to Costco or shop for a good price on a matching tire and move on.

Instead I had to go to a tire shop. Tow truck took me there. Tire shop claimed it did not have my tire ( Michelin) in stock. Getting one special order right away was going to cost ludicrous amounts of $$$

So I settled for a used tire, wrong size but got me on the road.

Later on I got a tire from Costco. But it was a hassle.

Now, this happened in town, my town. Imagine going through this away from home. I mean traveling somewhere.

Please send me a pic, via PM is you prefer.

Thanks.

Checked it out.

Crazy !!! :shocking:

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Mazda.../dp/B002YYSEI0

Better

I see Mazda 3 spare tires and wheels. Go for a lot less than RX8s. Any idea about matching bolt pattern and mounting in on an RX8 ?

I got my car with the kit. I didn't care about trunk space or I would have bought a bigger car. I do care about getting a flat in the wee hours of the night and have to wait for AAA or who ever to come and rescue me when I can change the damn tire in 10 minutes. That inflation kit is a joke. The light Hybrid model of the Lacrosse comes with an inflation kit and was one of the reasons why I opted for the V6 over the 4 cylinder hybrid. Getting stranded for a flat tire is just not worth it IMO.

Here are some pictures. The other parts attached to the car are still on the car and can get them off if your interested.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...7cd32dfb88.jpg

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...b8088d4c82.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...43d517a280.jpg


PM me if your interest.