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With a Big Brake kit what do you do if you have a flat??

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Old 01-04-2011, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmertech
maybe try a spare from a GT500, same bolt pattern and they have 14" brembo's. offset might be off though, the 370 sport spare is a good idea.

i carry around a bmw M mobility sealant kit. it's a fancy fix a flat system that really doesn't work that well
I believe GT500s come factory equipped with a can of fix-a-flat as opposed to a spare tire due to the size of its brakes.
Old 01-04-2011, 04:56 PM
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I haven't had a spare tire in any of my sports cars for well over 5 years....Haven't needed one either.... Knock on wood
Old 01-04-2011, 05:58 PM
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I've had bad luck, with 7 separate flats/tire blow outs in the past 5 years. I hate driving on donuts, so I keep a full size spare in the trunk of my g35. My spare barely fit over my 13.6" rotors. It only takes me a few minutes to change out the tire, so even though I have AAA, I'd rather just get back on the road sooner.


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Originally Posted by bimmertech
maybe try a spare from a GT500, same bolt pattern and they have 14" brembo's. offset might be off though, the 370 sport spare is a good idea.

i carry around a bmw M mobility sealant kit. it's a fancy fix a flat system that really doesn't work that well
Good idea. Never looked at my 370Z donut but it may fit.
Old 01-04-2011, 07:55 PM
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oh man...I just installed my BBK about 5 hrs ago and didn't think about this. Guess this is my next mod. I'll try the 370 sport rim first.
Old 01-05-2011, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by halfrice
usually keep one of my stock (not spare) wheels in the car with me
This. . .

Originally Posted by ryamartin
I've figured it out...although it only works if the rear brakes are smaller than the front. If so, you put your rear wheel on the front and the spare in the back. It would throw off your VDC but in a pinch might get you home.
and this. . . (as well as a good road side assistance program).
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I ran run flat tires all around on my car and didnt have a spare at all. I had a stereo in a false floor where my spare used to be. I also have aftermarket wheels, i dont know what you have.
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