Getting Tired - Spare Me

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Some pics of the Automotive Authority spare kit.
As shipped....

had some firewall insulation for it to set on...

Collapsed the jack to wedge under the wheel .....

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[paulb351]

Has anyone addressed the lack of a spare tire on the Mach1? I know that's pretty much the way most cars are sold today, but I would rather have a real tire than squirting some spoo into a flat tire to "repair it". Also, since the tires on the front and back don't match, how do you factor that into a real spare tire?

There are plenty of suppliers with space saver kits including wheel & tire, felt mat, screwdown fitting and jack with brace, no need for spacers and uses factory lug nuts. Two versions out there, one for fitting upto GT spec and then other that works on models with big brake package fitted. I have a 21 Mach 1 with GT350R brake package upgrade and have a space saver that fits (and works) as 4 weeks after I got it a roofer or plumber decided to drop a box of roofing screws on road tunnel and I copped one in the tread of the rear tyre along with about 8 other vehicles.

 

[boB]

I have the Automotive Authority wheel for my Mustang, a Modern kit for our other car, both appear to be high quality. The other car has run-flats, very useful at max 50 mph when you are on an interstate - NOT.

As for AAA, I was on my bicycle and saw a lady with a flat. After a 45 minute ride she was still there so I stopped and she said AAA told her they be there soon. I rode home, put a floor jack and battery impact wrench on my car, drove back and changed her tire (after seeing the tools she remarked "looks like you have done this before". ;) AAA never showed up in all that time. She was delivering groceries and one of the neighbors let her put the frozen stuff in their freezer, friendly neighborhood!

 

[Firsttexan]

There's already a compressor and foam fill kit in the car.

When I have had flat tires while driving they were not repairable. Nothing replaces a spare tire IMO.

 

[Firsttexan]

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There are plenty of suppliers with space saver kits including wheel & tire, felt mat, screwdown fitting and jack with brace, no need for spacers and uses factory lug nuts. Two versions out there, one for fitting upto GT spec and then other that works on models with big brake package fitted. I have a 21 Mach 1 with GT350R brake package upgrade and have a space saver that fits (and works) as 4 weeks after I got it a roofer or plumber decided to drop a box of roofing screws on road tunnel and I copped one in the tread of the rear tyre along with about 8 other vehicles.

Do you have a link to the space saver for the 19 inch wheels with big brakes?

 

[Bikeman315]

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Do you have a link to the space saver for the 19 inch wheels with big brakes?

It’s the Automotive Authority. Post #121

 

[cheeser]

Went with the spare kit as well for peace of mind. Was on a cruise a few years ago where one owner lost a rear tire that couldn’t be repaired. Cost him $600+ in tow charge as we were 100 miles from home, and local tire shop didn’t have these wide tires n stock.

 

[Nardly]

I have the Automotive Authority wheel for my Mustang, a Modern kit for our other car, both appear to be high quality. The other car has run-flats, very useful at max 50 mph when you are on an interstate - NOT.

As for AAA, I was on my bicycle and saw a lady with a flat. After a 45 minute ride she was still there so I stopped and she said AAA told her they be there soon. I rode home, put a floor jack and battery impact wrench on my car, drove back and changed her tire (after seeing the tools she remarked "looks like you have done this before". ;) AAA never showed up in all that time. She was delivering groceries and one of the neighbors let her put the frozen stuff in their freezer, friendly neighborhood!

Is the tire rated for a certain amount of miles like a space saver?

 

[Charlemagne]

Is the tire rated for a certain amount of miles like a space saver?

I didn't see any distance limit written on the tyre or in the manual. Just that speed shouldn't exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) iirc.

 

[boB]

Is the tire rated for a certain amount of miles like a space saver?

Modern is rated M, 81 mph. No distance limit is given. I will have to check the AA tire.

 

[JG M1]

I don't have the AA spare yet, but they were using a Continental Tire 155/70/19, 60 PSI and 50MPH
max. speed. I plan on getting it. I'm not sure if the current set up is using that tire.

 

[Charlemagne]

I don't have the AA spare yet, but they were using a Continental Tire 155/70/19, 60 PSI and 50MPH
max. speed. I plan on getting it. I'm not sure if the current set up is using that tire.

Mine that arrived in spring has Kumho 131 Spare Tire T 135/70 R19. Googled it up back then because that is very unusual size
https://www.vividracing.com/kumho-131-spare-tire-13570-r19-105m-bsw-p-153154374.html

Spec says: Tire Speed Rating: Up to 81 mph
But the description also says "but the spare should not be driven faster than 50 MPH".

 

[paulb351]

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Do you have a link to the space saver for the 19 inch wheels with big brakes?

I purchased mine from Herrod Performance in Melbourne Australia as I'm in AUS, so not much use to you in US! Just look at the usual suspects stateside selling them and ask them the question re: fitment for GT350R.

 

[murick]

Spec says: Tire Speed Rating: Up to 81 mph
But the description also says "but the spare should not be driven faster than 50 MPH".

Maybe because of the asymmetry with the regular Mach 1 tyres?

 

[Kootnak]

There are plenty of suppliers with space saver kits including wheel & tire, felt

There are plenty of suppliers with space saver kits including wheel & tire, felt mat, screwdown fitting and jack with brace, no need for spacers and uses factory lug nuts. Two versions out there, one for fitting upto GT spec and then other that works on models with big brake package fitted. I have a 21 Mach 1 with GT350R brake package upgrade and have a space saver that fits (and works) as 4 weeks after I got it a roofer or plumber decided to drop a box of roofing screws on road tunnel and I copped one in the tread of the rear tyre along with about 8 other vehicles.

Hey mate, where did you get the GT350R brake package from and what rims are you using. I'm thinking of going the same way.

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