I am about to order a BBK for my Z. I am trying to think a head, just in case. If I have a BBK on my Z and I have a blow out or a flat tire, what do I do. I am pretty sure that the spare tire wont fit on the car with Big Brakes. So what would I do just in case, do I have to have it towed or what?? Thanks

 

I need to check the spare tire from a 370Z with sport package and see if it fits. Other than that, i have roadside assistance or call a friend to bring one of my spare wheels to me.

 

Tow it to home/shop.

 

Big spacers is an option....you can test and see if it works........keep one set in your car.....30mm spacers with studs, etc..

but i would lean more to tow, wait for a spare wheel, etc.....lol at daily driving with a BBK and worrying about this.........

im pretty sure this wouldn't happen to me unless i was at the track.......then i would get one of my extra 14 wheels and mount one up......but ya...

-J

 

usually keep one of my stock (not spare) wheels in the car with me

 

30mm will not clear my Wilwood 14inch kit, and Wilwood has some of the smaller calipers. I stacked a 20 and 10 for a test fit in the garage. 40mm may work, also the factory Brembo car has a different spare, that one also may work.

 

Brembo spare won't fit if you have upgraded discs. Found this out awhile back.

 

roadside assistance, large wheel spacer, fix-a-flat.. : )

 

triple A - free towing?

 

Only free for a few miles, found that out quick.

 

Small 12-volt air compressor and AAA works for me. I don't like to change tires in public.

 

AAA Plus - Free towing for up to 100 miles @$88/year

http://www.aaany.com/membership/plus_landing/index.asp

 

Lol ya i need to upgrade. Ive only got the standard membership so i can get their insurance...super cheap.

 

Just remember to tell the dispatcher that you need a flat bed and that the driver needs to bring wooden planks. I know this from experience.

 

I got this..!

 

OP - Excellent question.

I got a flat 150 miles from home. Not only would my spare not fit.....my lug nut wrench wouldn't either.

 

ebay mustang spacers are huge......will get you home....paired with brembo spare could work.....

if it was a daily car, then i guess i would take the time to figure it all out...I dont blame the OP for wanting to know..but ya, its gonna take some trial to figure it out what works for you.......there is no "simple" answer...

if you have buddies with spacers...you can try that one day, stack, measure, etc. and figure it out...

-J

 

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.

 

Good Idea, but I am also getting the rear BBK so I dont think the spare fit but it might be worth trying when I install the new BBK to know for sure. This would be for sure the cheapest option.

I also like the Brembo spare tire, I will have 2 pc rotors so maybe the spare will fit.

I do have a set of 20mm studded spacers that I should check out when the BBK gets installed also, I wonder if you can stack studded spacers

 

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