370gt Without A Spare Tyre ?!?

[Dog with Bone]

Hi guys,

Just wondering whether it's normal that my V36 doesn't have a spare tyre but it does have a Tyre sealant kit (emergency pump and sealant) ?

[GeeDog]

No idea sorry, but if you want a spare, and if it takes the same size as a 350GT coupe, I have an unused space-saver spare in Adelaide that you can buy for a very reasonable price.

[mkn23]

Seems a bit odd. Not sure if that's a factory option or not but as far as I know most should have space savers.

[The Max]

It is odd, though it looks factory to me. Still, if you can score a space saver along with the correct foam insert that sits inside the space saver for your toolkit, that'd be way better because no amount of sealant will fix a split/ripped tyre.

Edited August 24, 2015 by The Max

[Dog with Bone]

Thanks for your replies, guys ! Yes, I thought it's odd as well. I was surprised that there's no spare . Found out a bit information from Infiniti G37 website but for convertible one:

"If you have a 2009+ Infiniti G37 Convertible and you happen to live somewhere other than Maryland, then you probably have a Tire Repair Kit in your trunk instead of a spare tire. Why is it this way? No idea. Someone within Nissan made the decision based on space, weight, or cost." ?!?

Just PMed GeeDog, hopefully the 350GT spare would fit.

Edited August 24, 2015 by Dog with Bone

[GeeDog]

PM replied.

[The Max]

I think it's fair to say it was purely to save on cost. I'm pretty sure the factory Enkei space saver rims are a bit more expensive than some sealant and a pump.

[fishinmilan]

yes. mine did not come with spare as well. those new kv36 does not have spare tyre. it has a portable pump and tyre gel can fix small leak and puncture. but the regency will take them all out. make sure you ask your import agent to get them back for you~!!! Mine were missing and my agen got similar ones out from a stagea~

[fishinmilan]

I only drive around the city area and have fleet membership with RAA. not really worried if anything goes wrong

[Dog with Bone]

I think it's fair to say it was purely to save on cost. I'm pretty sure the factory Enkei space saver rims are a bit more expensive than some sealant and a pump.

I thought so too ! Would love to have the actual tyre rather than the kit !

yes. mine did not come with spare as well. those new kv36 does not have spare tyre. it has a portable pump and tyre gel can fix small leak and puncture. but the regency will take them all out. make sure you ask your import agent to get them back for you~!!! Mine were missing and my agen got similar ones out from a stagea~

Mine still there, probably they forgot to take them .

Lolz I just drove the car back from Melb without realising I didn't have a spare tyre.

[sonicii]

I have heard of this as a option carmakers have instead of an actual spare tyre.. this is the first time I have actualy seen an example of it though.

[fishinmilan]

I thought so too ! Would love to have the actual tyre rather than the kit !

Mine still there, probably they forgot to take them .

Lolz I just drove the car back from Melb without realising I didn't have a spare tyre.

Lucky you.