Trunk/Spare tire combo is roomier than I thought!
 

I've looked at mine at the dealer (who hasn't released it yet-should get it tomorrow), which has the pricey spare tire option. I was pleasantly surpised at the room in the trunk w/ the spare. I'd say you could get 3 airline legal carryon bags in it, or a seabag and several handbaggy kind of things.

Just to be sure I wasn't trying to rationalize a $400 security blanket I asked another preorderer who was looking at the no-spare trunk, and he too seemed surprised at how much room was available. So I think it's a good thing after all and I expect to live happily ever after now with security and space.

Re: Trunk/Spare tire combo is roomier than I thought!
 

$ 400.00 may seen like alot up front. If you don't have a spare -Imagine if you get a small hole in a tire, one that can be patched later. If you use the fix a flat kit, that tire is now junk, have to buy a new one, what's that going to cost? What if you are in the middle of nowhere & your tire is not repairable using the kit?

It's worth the $ 400.00

Thanks for the first hand info, I ordered mine with the spare. :)

Re: Re: Trunk/Spare tire combo is roomier than I thought!
 

Since when? For quite a few years now, the fix-a-flat compounds have been water soluble - ie when the tire is dismounted, it can be washed out and patched normally.

Regards,
Gordon

Re: Re: Re: Trunk/Spare tire combo is roomier than I thought!
 

Per Mazda, if you use the liquid, the tire can't be reused or patched. Maybe this solution is not water soluble? Maybe it bonds to the rubber?

Re: Re: Trunk/Spare tire combo is roomier than I thought!
 

OK, more of my rants & raves!!
What is so special about this particular spare?? is it collapsable? why can"t i use some other compact spare with the same bolt pattern? it's only for emergency/temp use anyway? And don't tell me it's because of the tire pressure monitor (I bet that's where the $400 bucks is: damn Tread Act!)---who cares..it's a TEMP! The offset?
I'll do some research at the bone yard & let everyone know what car's spare will fit/which is smaller/& which will provide a decent ride height for that TEMPORARY ride home or to a service station <50 miles away! In my humble opinion, don't buy the spare...let me do some research first, ummm, that is, when I get my car. O yeah, my car.....Hey Kyle @ El Cajon Mazda: where's my car...Hine's got there's? They're right down the street! What up wit dat?:confused: :)

Re: Re: Trunk/Spare tire combo is roomier than I thought!
 

I would agree; a single sidewall puncture will make that purchase way worthwhile.

However, a better question is, does the spare tire kit come with a jack? (This isn't as silly a question as it sounds; the BMW M3 also comes with a sealant kit and it does not come with a jack though there is a place set aside to store one...)

Re: Re: Re: Trunk/Spare tire combo is roomier than I thought!
 

The jack is standard equipment on US cars.

Thanks for the beta! I feel much better about adding the spare!!:)