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I am thankful for this thread. I find the lack of spare tire to be a head scratcher and I ended up negotiating it into the 2021 Aspec purchase I made today. My initial reaction was that it makes sense that a large percentage of tire issues can in fact be fixed with the goo. I have experienced highway tire failure though and I would prefer to just have the spare installed and be on my way to replace it ASAP instead of literally losing the use of my vehicle.
what they dont tell you is that a spray glue can make your tire a throw away as most shops will not repair it permanently. More $$$.
Yeah, one of my rare regrets was not realizing there was a spare tire kit available. I knew my chosen trim did not come with one, but didn't realize SOME trims did. I would definitely have negotiated it in with the purchase. However, I am OK with not having a spare. Adds weight. MANY new cars don't come with spares, and do not have an option to tactfully add one. IF it was a real concern I would just buy the needed parts now and add it.
One of the members on the CR-V forum bought a new CR-V Hybrid, that doesn't come with a spare, and has no provisions to add one as the batteries are in the way. He bought a tire and wheel and keeps it in the cargo area. YUK, rubber smell, and it uses up a good portion of the cargo area. To each his/her own!
One of the members on the CR-V forum bought a new CR-V Hybrid, that doesn't come with a spare, and has no provisions to add one as the batteries are in the way. He bought a tire and wheel and keeps it in the cargo area. YUK, rubber smell, and it uses up a good portion of the cargo area. To each his/her own!
The new TLX has the battery in the trunk and it looks like a tire might fit, but there isn't one. If it helps, The cost I would have paid with kit, tire, and labor was $505. You could still do it, but it is not the end of the world to not have it. It seems to be a trend.
The new TLX has the battery in the trunk and it looks like a tire might fit, but there isn't one. If it helps, The cost I would have paid with kit, tire, and labor was $505. You could still do it, but it is not the end of the world to not have it. It seems to be a trend.
I agree, I have put 25,000+ miles without a spare, I'm not going to worry about it, but IF I had realized.....
I am thankful for this thread. I find the lack of spare tire to be a head scratcher and I ended up negotiating it into the 2021 Aspec purchase I made today. My initial reaction was that it makes sense that a large percentage of tire issues can in fact be fixed with the goo. I have experienced highway tire failure though and I would prefer to just have the spare installed and be on my way to replace it ASAP instead of literally losing the use of my vehicle.
I guess you could also investigate buying a set of run flats. they have been around since the 80's. they are a bit harsher in general, and the suspension may not be tuned for it. This is what should have really been placed on the vehicle. IMHO, all tires should be runflat...
I guess you could also investigate buying a set of run flats. they have been around since the 80's. they are a bit harsher in general, and the suspension may not be tuned for it. This is what should have really been placed on the vehicle. IMHO, all tires should be runflat...
I'm guessing you know how much more those runflats will cost you? Repairs to runflats are much more limiting compared to a conventional tire. If you can't repair it, get ready to pay the big price difference again...
Installed the spare tire kit from the dealership. Kit was $362 & $100 for the installation. Looks good and a very clean installation. Spare tire tucked in nicely. Took about 40 mins. Tire size 155/90/17.
My 2021 RDX advanced has the donut spare underneath the rear of vehicle. Does anyone know if the air stem is visible to check air pressure. I know I could just look but a bad back makes it difficult. Thx
Mine has the outer side of the wheel facing down. The air stem is visible and can be reached without bringing the wheel down. Depends how your’s is installed.
My 2021 RDX advanced has the donut spare underneath the rear of vehicle. Does anyone know if the air stem is visible to check air pressure. I know I could just look but a bad back makes it difficult. Thx
no, not visible, needs to be lowered to check pressure
Mine has the outer side of the wheel facing down. The air stem is visible and can be reached without bringing the wheel down. Depends how your’s is installed.
your spare is not installed correctly, you can check documentation on spare tire installation.
Installed the spare tire kit from the dealership. Kit was $362 & $100 for the installation. Looks good and a very clean installation. Spare tire tucked in nicely. Took about 40 mins. Tire size 155/90/17.
Lol, The dealer installed it wrong side down. See link with instructions.
Lol, The dealer installed it wrong side down. See link with instructions.
Thanks for sharing the instructions. It seems odd why the dealer installed it that way. I will keep it (air stem facing down). Easier to check air pressure before going on a long trip and it wont keep all the road crap inside the spare wheel.
Thanks for sharing the instructions. It seems odd why the dealer installed it that way. I will keep it (air stem facing down). Easier to check air pressure before going on a long trip and it wont keep all the road crap inside the spare wheel.
agree its easier to check air, but I am not sure if there is an actual reason why instructions have it face up and not down. Dont expect dealer to do everything right 😀
So how hard is it to remove the tire from underneath? Why did Acura design the installation where you have to remove the tire to check the pressure and/or add some air?
So how hard is it to remove the tire from underneath? Why did Acura design the installation where you have to remove the tire to check the pressure and/or add some air?
Not hard to drop the tire. This is my third vehicle with the spare mounted underneath, and the valve stem always points up. Perhaps to protect the valve stem?
So how hard is it to remove the tire from underneath? Why did Acura design the installation where you have to remove the tire to check the pressure and/or add some air?
You just need to lower it enough to get to valve, no need to take it off from the string. I know it sucks. One option is to buy valve extender, and run it outside the tire to make it accessible.
Can someone post the instructions on how to remove/ & install the spare tire.
1, Open trunk
2. Open/Remove Lower Bin folding floor
3. Get wrench from the tool box
3. Remove center plastic lid
4. using wrench from tool box and as show in picture (see installation instruction for spare) start turning it counter clock wise and wheel will get lower.
I think these instructions should be in the owners manual also, you should familiarize yourself with this if you plan to change spare tire yourself.
Last edited by russianDude; 12-31-2020 at 05:35 PM.
I have a 2020 RDX A-Spec that came with a spare tire. However, I noticed the bracket doesn't go through the center of the spare wheel. (The center hold is too small)
I chose them because of the higher speed rating (M) than the BMW temp spare that was only good up to 50mph. Getting a flat on a highway I want to ensure I can keep up with traffic (and run flats are not happening) and waiting for a tow (at least in the parts we live in) will be a long ordeal waiting on the side of the road.
In addition, the overall diameter of the Modern Spare 155/90/18 is the same diameter as the Aspec 255/45/20 which is great for AWD vehicle.
I saw @Dereileak confirmed that a 165/90/17 tire will fit underneath and the Modern Spare tire is just a fraction larger in diameter 28.7" vs 29" but the Modern Spare is narrower at 6.1" vs 6.5".
You can order just the wheel/tire and then get the OEM tool kit separately.
Another option: I've had perhaps four flat tires in my life, all of which were slow leaks caused by a nail or screw in the tread. Fixed them all myself with a tire repair kit. It takes less time to plug the tire while it remains on the car than to change a flat. I just keep the kit in my RDX at all times. If I get a low tire pressure warning light, I can use the compressor to inflate the tire and drive to a safe place to plug the leak, or just plug it where I am, inflate the tire with the compressor and continue on.
Another option: I've had perhaps four flat tires in my life, all of which were slow leaks caused by a nail or screw in the tread. Fixed them all myself with a tire repair kit. It takes less time to plug the tire while it remains on the car than to change a flat. I just keep the kit in my RDX at all times. If I get a low tire pressure warning light, I can use the compressor to inflate the tire and drive to a safe place to plug the leak, or just plug it where I am, inflate the tire with the compressor and continue on.
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How do you determine if a leak is pluggable or if it's too dangerous?
How do you determine if a leak is pluggable or if it's too dangerous?
Good question. If the inserted object lies between the tire treads, its usually repairable. If the hole’s diameter is larger than ¼”, you might need a patch. But that implies something pretty large in the tire. If the damage is to the sidewall, time to call for help. A spare tire is obviously the better option. But 99% of all flat tires I’ve seen, (and I used to work at a gas station when younger), were pluggable, if that’s a word. I’m playing the odds, I know. I’m comfortable with them. You raise a great question. To those who had flat tires, how where those flats repaired?
Good question. If the inserted object lies between the tire treads, its usually repairable. If the hole’s diameter is larger than ¼”, you might need a patch. But that implies something pretty large in the tire. If the damage is to the sidewall, time to call for help. A spare tire is obviously the better option. But 99% of all flat tires I’ve seen, (and I used to work at a gas station when younger), were pluggable, if that’s a word. I’m playing the odds, I know. I’m comfortable with them. You raise a great question. To those who had flat tires, how where those flats repaired?
I also carry a plug kit, even though every car I have owned had a spare tire (all full size except the RDX). Years ago, the guy at Pep Boys plugged my tire without removing it from the car. I think that the plug failing may be what caused a rapid flat on the freeway and totalled my tire, but I had probably gotten another 20k+ miles on the plugged tire by then.
I think that if I plug another tire, I might have a tire shop patch it at my convenience, if it still has enough tread to bother.
Unlike many, who seem to have never/rarely had flats, I had about 4 on my previous car, and my wife also had 4 on her previous car. All were close to home (or even in the driveway when discovered), but we regularly travel where there is no cell phone coverage. Even if I am in town, I'm not bothering with AAA, since I can just change my flat and be on my way in about 10 minutes.
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