I'm getting pretty close to making a decision on a Crossfire, but the whole "no spare tire rule" kinda has me concerned. I LOVE the car, but not too crazy about applying some stupid gobbly-glue to a flat tire. I mean, even my Miata has a donut!... Any alternatives? Has anyone ever been stranded even after applying the glue and filling the tire? Is this now a common practice with car companies not to include a spare or even a donut these days? What Crossfire competition also fails to include a donut and simply supplies the glue and pump instead?

Do share some stories. I promise to listen....

Monty Burns

 

Nobody's going to answer - they're all afraid to jinx their good fortune at not having had a flat...

Oh there I go, now I've done it!

 

99% of all flats can be attributed to nail or screw type punctures. My solution was to buy a plug kit and store it next to the air pump along with a few tools. So far Ive used it once with good results. It really is much less work than jacking, dismounting a flat then installing a donut.
Bill,

 

Also remember roadside assistance, I got an additional 7 years with the prchase of my 05 roadster. With a cell phone and a credit card are you really stranded ?
Just my .02 cents

 

Some here have put a 17" MB wheel spare in the rear of the coupe.

 

the delorian didn't have a spare and look what a great sucess that was. Haha

I keep a plug kit in the back and a cell phone in my pocket.

 

the delorian didn't have a spare and look what a great sucess that was. Haha

I keep a plug kit in the back and a cell phone in my pocket.

 

the delorian didn't have a spare and look what a great sucess that was. Haha

I keep a plug kit in the back and a cell phone in my pocket.

 

the delorian didn't have a spare and look what a great sucess that was. Haha

I keep a plug kit in the back and a cell phone in my pocket.

 

the delorian didn't have a spare and look what a great sucess that was. Haha

I keep a plug kit in the back and a cell phone in my pocket.

 

?? I only posted once.

 

To answer your question in a word......No. Never had a problem. Not worried about it either. Just get the tire and wheel warranty and call it done.

 

I've had a total of 3 nails in my rear tires.. took them to Goodyear and got them fixed.. had to buy a new tire one time. Never got "stranded" and had to use the goo.

That being said.. take a look at why you don't have a spare.. 18's in the front 19's in the back, and look at the trunk. Now, are you really complaining?

 

Mr.B, there a MILLIONS of motorcycle riders on the highways (and off road) that don't let the lack of a spare tire destroy their enjoyment. So don't let it stop you from enjoying the best sports car bargain on the planet.
As Inferno Red pointed out, some people have purchased a Mercedes donut for extra peace of mind, and having a good plug repair kit is a great idea.
Different tire diameters shouldn't cause any significant problems, some Mercedes models come with different front and rear tires and still come with just one spare tire.
AAA isn't a bad idea either.

 

Hello Everyone ! I have been a Forum member for a while now, but this my first time on a posting, I have really enjoyed this forum and all the information avilable on this wonderful car. I recently traded in my 2004 Inferno Red auto coupe with 45K . for a brand new 2007 Saphire Silver Blue Ltd Coupe with 16 miles on it. Before trading I looked at other cars in this catagory such as a Pontiac Solstice,Saturn Skye,etc.Most did not have a spare, just a can of goo! and a pump. I Chose a Crossfire Again because none of them offered All of the combined qualities of a Crossfire.They each had there points of value but fell short in others. None of the others give me that " Perm-a-Grin" as they say on this forum,every day I drive this car.

 

5x112 mm bolt pattern, VW Passat/Audi wheels will fit also.