370Z spare tire

JARblue · 07-25-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by danelonson

It doesn't fit in the rear??

I had to rest it on the cross bar to clear the hatch when I put it in the loaner Z.

Quote:

Originally Posted by danelonson

I don't understand, my 2012 with sport came with a spare tire.

Mine too. In fact the dealer gave me an extra one a week later

danelonson · 07-25-2012, 03:40 PM

Any ideas why the OP didn't get one??

JARblue · 07-25-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Walter Blady

I picked up my new 2012 370Z, black rose Roadster a few weeks ago. What a charmer. The only problem is there is no spare tire, only a puncture repair kit. The user manual mentions a temporary T-tire spare that I'd like to get.

The parts dept. at my dealership tells me I need a plain steel 17" rim and a tire for about $800. Doesn't sound right. If I'm not mistaken the T-tire is a mini tire that fits in the spare tire well in the trunk.

Does anyone near Oakville Ontario have one for sale? My eMail is walt3@wblady.com. Appreciate any tips

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Originally Posted by danelonson

Any ideas why the OP didn't get one??

No idea. Honestly, OP, I would go back to the dealer and tell them they don't know what the hell they are talking about. The sport spare is actually a very nice tire that I would expect to have been included. Talk to a manager about why the parts dept instructed you to purchase an incorrect tire size that won't fit over the sport package calipers...

Walter Blady · 07-25-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

No idea. Honestly, OP, I would go back to the dealer and tell them they don't know what the hell they are talking about. The sport spare is actually a very nice tire that I would expect to have been included. Talk to a manager about why the parts dept instructed you to purchase an incorrect tire size that won't fit over the sport package calipers...

According to my user manual, some dealerships offer a spare and some don't. The parts dept clerk at Woodchester Nissan in Mississauga ON where I bought the Z didn't seem to know much about spares. He told me a spare would cost me about $1400 for a matching aluminum alloy rim then so much for the tire. Then he said it wouldn't fit in the trunk anyway so I'd need a plain steel 17" or 18" rim and tire to fit into the spare's depression in the trunk. No mention of a special donut tire. Less than helpful. I'm transferring my flag to another dealership.

NS370Z · 07-25-2012, 07:01 PM

I actually had a look at my spare last weekend. Took it out just so I'd be familiar in case it was dark, shitty weather etc and make sure it has 60 psi. I was surprised at how nice the actual spare rim looks.

I have a red 2012 sport, I was thinking black rims on the red would look fantastic now this really has me wondering if I should go aftermarket 19" black rims. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

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07-25-2012, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
danelonson Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 82 Drives: 12 370z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 15	Any ideas why the OP didn't get one??

07-25-2012, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
NS370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milky Way Posts: 249 Drives: Red Corvette C7 Rep Power: 15	I actually had a look at my spare last weekend. Took it out just so I'd be familiar in case it was dark, shitty weather etc and make sure it has 60 psi. I was surprised at how nice the actual spare rim looks. I have a red 2012 sport, I was thinking black rims on the red would look fantastic now this really has me wondering if I should go aftermarket 19" black rims. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.