For those that have BBKs...
05-25-2006, 11:12 AM
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For those that have BBKs...
...what did you do with your spare tire? I could've sworn there was a thread that asked this before but I couldn't find it. If you find it, please provide link so I can request the Mods to combine it. But yeah, I'm curious because I still have my spare sitting in my trunk but it essentially has no use since it won't fit over my BBKs anyway. So should I just take it out for weight reduction or do you think the extra weight in the rear actually helps keep the backend down. The problem I have now is that I'm a little nervous now if I ever get a flat. I know that I can easily get a bedded truck to tow me off but I would then have to remove my entire bumper since the tow hook is covered by my Vertex kit. I was even considering trying to find another spare that would be big enough to go over my BBKs or even a spacer. Thoughts?
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05-25-2006, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by leemik
i got rid of my spare.. but i heard depending on the aftermarket caliper size, you could use a spare from a Track edition Z..
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05-25-2006, 12:23 PM
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Track spare is definitely something to look at. Tell us what you come up with.
Since I got my BBK, I took the spare out and bought an electric air compressor and plugs.... ghetto but I wouldn't have to get a tow for a flat..... (unless it's a blowout).
Since I got my BBK, I took the spare out and bought an electric air compressor and plugs.... ghetto but I wouldn't have to get a tow for a flat..... (unless it's a blowout).
05-25-2006, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fahrenheit350
Track spare is definitely something to look at. Tell us what you come up with.
Since I got my BBK, I took the spare out and bought an electric air compressor and plugs.... ghetto but I wouldn't have to get a tow for a flat..... (unless it's a blowout).
Since I got my BBK, I took the spare out and bought an electric air compressor and plugs.... ghetto but I wouldn't have to get a tow for a flat..... (unless it's a blowout).
06-05-2006, 02:03 PM
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Well, I haven't gotten around to testing the track wheels yet but wondering if anyone else has looked into this? I'm still curious as to what you guys with BBKs would do if you get a flat.
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Yeah, if there is no use for the spare & no option for one that fits over my BBKs...I might as fill that rear area with some audio 
. I prefer a spare though since I don't want to risk being stranded somewhere due to my Z being a daily driver. Just trying to see what my options are 
. I prefer a spare though since I don't want to risk being stranded somewhere due to my Z being a daily driver. Just trying to see what my options are
06-05-2006, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by barthelb
Fifth Wheel with cheap tire on it or 20 pound rice sack. for traction.
Wait a minute...what are you doing in here? You don't have BBKs
. Hahahaha....J/P bro 
You're ride is gonna look hawt once you get all your stuff installed. I'm ready to take pics!
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06-05-2006, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GTNPU Z
...what did you do with your spare tire? I could've sworn there was a thread that asked this before but I couldn't find it. If you find it, please provide link so I can request the Mods to combine it.
Is this the one you are refering to? I wound up going with 4 piston all the way around. Doesn't matter though, the spare will not fit and now resides in my attic.
06-05-2006, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by techcontrol
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181010
Is this the one you are refering to? I wound up going with 4 piston all the way around. Doesn't matter though, the spare will not fit and now resides in my attic.
Is this the one you are refering to? I wound up going with 4 piston all the way around. Doesn't matter though, the spare will not fit and now resides in my attic.
. I'll probably have to look into one of those DIY tire plug kits w/ a portable air generator for emergencies.
06-05-2006, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
i took the spare out long time ago. I bought the fix kit from Target and fix the flat tire issue myself.
06-05-2006, 10:58 PM
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there are alot of sellers on ebay who sell single 350Z 18" wheels that they fixed...
I had an extra touring wheel with a stock size front tire on it...
if you find a single track model wheel that would be ideal... since its lighter of course
I had an extra touring wheel with a stock size front tire on it...
if you find a single track model wheel that would be ideal... since its lighter of course
06-06-2006, 06:03 AM
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If anyone needs a stock "track model" spare to try out, or buy. Mine is like new, pulled out the first day I got the car
I always carry around one of my spare full size wheels.
Also for the Vertex bumper you might look into the Central 20 front tow hook, it allows you to tow from the front tow hook without removing the bumper.
I always carry around one of my spare full size wheels.
Also for the Vertex bumper you might look into the Central 20 front tow hook, it allows you to tow from the front tow hook without removing the bumper.