No spare tire on the 2014 RLX !
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RLX SH²-AWD
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No spare tire on the 2014 RLX !
It looks like that Acura will no longer be including a spare tire (donut) in the trunk anymore for the new RLX !
Inside the trunk, underneath where the spare tire used to be is now a storage compartment. And now Acura provides an air pump instead.
Inside the trunk, underneath where the spare tire used to be is now a storage compartment. And now Acura provides an air pump instead.
#2
I don't see how an air pump alone will help if you've got a big enough leak to get a flat.
#3
Instructor
They're saving a ton of money and weight with that flat tire solution arrangement...
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RLX SH²-AWD
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RLX SH²-AWD
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#11
Suzuka Master
Really? Wouldn't ideal weight distribution be 50/50 and FWD cars typically run closer to 60/40 so taking weight out of the back helps how? I'm sure it helps the SH-SH-AWD since they need rooms back there for batteries and the electric motors.
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Instructor
So? I'm fine with no spare.
never used the one on my RL in 80K miles. Matter of fact, can't remember the last flat in any car for at least a decade.
Maybe I'm just getting old, But I'd rather have the service take care of it anyway. Who the F* buys a $60K car and complains about the cost of a roadside repair or a flatbed to deal with a once in a decade problem (if that)?
never used the one on my RL in 80K miles. Matter of fact, can't remember the last flat in any car for at least a decade.
Maybe I'm just getting old, But I'd rather have the service take care of it anyway. Who the F* buys a $60K car and complains about the cost of a roadside repair or a flatbed to deal with a once in a decade problem (if that)?
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Fabvsix (04-01-2013)
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So? I'm fine with no spare.
never used the one on my RL in 80K miles. Matter of fact, can't remember the last flat in any car for at least a decade.
Maybe I'm just getting old, But I'd rather have the service take care of it anyway. Who the F* buys a $60K car and complains about the cost of a roadside repair or a flatbed to deal with a once in a decade problem (if that)?
never used the one on my RL in 80K miles. Matter of fact, can't remember the last flat in any car for at least a decade.
Maybe I'm just getting old, But I'd rather have the service take care of it anyway. Who the F* buys a $60K car and complains about the cost of a roadside repair or a flatbed to deal with a once in a decade problem (if that)?
Was able to drop tires off for repair and pickup later.
Its a strange sensation to watch the pressure go down on the TPMS waiting for a place to pull over.
#16
Money is not my issue. I want the option. Change it with a spare (my self or a service) or have it towed. Leak sealant and an inflator won't fix a blow out. Flat are rarer these days but still happen. I really just don't want to be out in the boondocks and not be able to get myself back on the road.
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ctsport (03-30-2013)
#17
I'm guessing it's a fuel economy thing. The Cadillac ATS did the same thing - although they come with run-flats and it's a sports sedan, not a luxury barge.
#18
Just cutting corners and penny pinching. Acura doesn't even have an excuse, like a rear driveshaft taking up space, to fall back upon. At any rate, roadside assistance is great... if you are within service range, not late at night, nor stuck at higher elevations. Basically, where a flat tire suddenly becomes a big deal.
#19
Drifting
It's not corner cutting or penny pinching. They are freeing up room for batteries in the hybrid-AWD model.
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#22
Summer is Coming
Griots Garage sells a kit to repair a puncture. Might be good enough to limp along to a tire shop.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
Under the RLX trunk floor...
Under that...
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ctsport (03-30-2013)
#23
I have a similar kit that I got from walmart for far less than that. I also have a small compressor. In the end, if I had a car without a tire, I'd probably skip the sealant and go with a plug too. However, I'm sure that if I couldn't find the source of the problem, the sealant would be a good backup.
Finally, the TSX tire and kit is ~$1000 in parts. I'd assume that a RLX kit would be similar or slightly more. For those wanted this option, I'm sure it'll be available.
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Suzuka Master
So? I'm fine with no spare.
never used the one on my RL in 80K miles. Matter of fact, can't remember the last flat in any car for at least a decade.
Maybe I'm just getting old, But I'd rather have the service take care of it anyway. Who the F* buys a $60K car and complains about the cost of a roadside repair or a flatbed to deal with a once in a decade problem (if that)?
never used the one on my RL in 80K miles. Matter of fact, can't remember the last flat in any car for at least a decade.
Maybe I'm just getting old, But I'd rather have the service take care of it anyway. Who the F* buys a $60K car and complains about the cost of a roadside repair or a flatbed to deal with a once in a decade problem (if that)?
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ctsport (03-30-2013)
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Just cutting corners and penny pinching. Acura doesn't even have an excuse, like a rear driveshaft taking up space, to fall back upon. At any rate, roadside assistance is great... if you are within service range, not late at night, nor stuck at higher elevations. Basically, where a flat tire suddenly becomes a big deal.
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RLX SH²-AWD
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#27
2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Our X5 comes with run flats, but it also came with an optional spare.
I think everyone is going the route of no spare to save weight.
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are the tires run flats?
#29
Wow, that would impress me for sure. That is normally where the fuel tank goes. Where could they move the fuel tank? Would they just make it smaller by the size of the battery pack? Interesting.
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Don't blame Acura for this. This is the latest (mistaken) trend for automakers. Even GM is doing this. I've now bought two Cadillacs in the last five years and no spare. In some cars it is offered as a pay extra option, but not in many cars.
I personally disagree with this as I do a lot of cross country road trips and am frequently out of convenient reach for roadside service. I guess I am one of those few who will change a spare. As such, I bought a solution fabbed for my CTS-V. The fact is, though, most people won't change a tire and automakers see it as low hanging fruit for weight loss.
Still, spares should be offered as an option.
I personally disagree with this as I do a lot of cross country road trips and am frequently out of convenient reach for roadside service. I guess I am one of those few who will change a spare. As such, I bought a solution fabbed for my CTS-V. The fact is, though, most people won't change a tire and automakers see it as low hanging fruit for weight loss.
Still, spares should be offered as an option.
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gbriank (04-08-2013)
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Spare please.
#33
At today's press conference for the new MDX, they briefly talked about the RLX with AWD. The showed one of their animations that depicted the battery above the rear axle centerline directly over the motors. Looks like it'll be behind the seats or somewhere other than the spare tire location. This will continue to leave space for an optional spare for those that need it.
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Senior Moderator
^^^^
Good news. Hopefully it'll be an easy mod like it is for the TSX wagon.
Good news. Hopefully it'll be an easy mod like it is for the TSX wagon.
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Suzuka Master
Looks like Infiniti is doing this now with the Q50, the spare is a $200 option. Very surprising, how many people are going to realize they don't have a spare until they go looking for it? You know no dealer is going to mention that hey look "no spare" in this car.
#38
Racer
When I go to the shooting range out in the middle of nowhere there's a good ten minutes where you're driving down the old logging roads with no signal, good luck even finding a tow truck to figure out where you are even if you could call.
#39
Burning Brakes
Don't blame Acura for this. This is the latest (mistaken) trend for automakers. Even GM is doing this. I've now bought two Cadillacs in the last five years and no spare. In some cars it is offered as a pay extra option, but not in many cars.
I personally disagree with this as I do a lot of cross country road trips and am frequently out of convenient reach for roadside service. I guess I am one of those few who will change a spare. As such, I bought a solution fabbed for my CTS-V. The fact is, though, most people won't change a tire and automakers see it as low hanging fruit for weight loss.
Still, spares should be offered as an option.
I personally disagree with this as I do a lot of cross country road trips and am frequently out of convenient reach for roadside service. I guess I am one of those few who will change a spare. As such, I bought a solution fabbed for my CTS-V. The fact is, though, most people won't change a tire and automakers see it as low hanging fruit for weight loss.
Still, spares should be offered as an option.
#40
Midnight Marauder
BMW has been doing this for years, seems pretty status quo nowadays.