Spare Tire Help

[hgunnerz]

Hey guys I need a little help.

I checked my spare tire and found it to be badly dry rotted and cracked.

I remember reading a post on some forum (maybe the Forums Nazi can provide insite) about the possibility of a spare from a prelude fitting. is that true? The Acura dealer did not know.

I don't feel safe driving much distance until this is fixed so any help on my options?

H. Gunner
91 NSX Blk/Blk (with a bad spare)

 

[nsxtasy]

There's one up for sale on eBay that you might want to try bidding on. Click here.

 

[hgunnerz]

Thanks for the info, ebay to the rescue once again...

Just for my information though, can a new spare tire me mounted or do you really have to buy the hole unit.

hg.

 

[justin hall]

I dont even carry the spare anymore. not like my rear will fit in the trunk, and I am sure as hell not putting a wheel in the passenger seat. hi, AAA?

 

[nsxtasy]

Just for my information though, can a new spare tire me mounted or do you really have to buy the hole unit.

You have to buy the whole unit. And it lists for $900. Even with a Tracy Townsend discount, it's expensive.

Fortunately, they go up for sale periodically, as folks get big brake kits.

 

[justin hall]

Originally posted by nsxtasy:
You have to buy the whole unit. And it lists for $900. Even with a Tracy Townsend discount, it's expensive.

Fortunately, they go up for sale periodically, as folks get big brake kits.

wow, I did not know they are that expensive, maybe I should sell mine. what do you see them go for used?

 

[nsxtasy]

$100 to $150.

 

[steveny]

Ken....Didn't the forums nazi pass away recently? Still it was great of you to be the first reply.

Justin... so if you get a flat???? what would you do?

 

[Khuang]

Originally posted by hgunnerz:
Hey guys I need a little help.

I checked my spare tire and found it to be badly dry rotted and cracked.

I remember reading a post on some forum (maybe the Forums Nazi can provide insite) about the possibility of a spare from a prelude fitting. is that true? The Acura dealer did not know.

I don't feel safe driving much distance until this is fixed so any help on my options?

H. Gunner
91 NSX Blk/Blk (with a bad spare)

I will sell my spare for $100 + shipping, I am going to post it on the market forum. I am also selling my 2 remote controls and a 93 service manual.

 

[DocL]

Originally posted by Khuang:
...I am also selling my 2 remote controls ...

Can the remotes be re-programmed to work with different module? If so I'm interested.

TIA

 

[Forums Nazi]

Didn't the forums nazi pass away recently?

No, that was my brother, the FAQ Nazi. Reports of my own demise have been greatly exaggerated.

 

[justin hall]

Originally posted by steveny:
...Justin... so if you get a flat???? what would you do?

1 - 800 - IM - SCREWED

Seriously, AAA.

 

[nsxtasy]

Justin,

Do you have a big brake kit? Or do you just have aftermarket tires that are too wide to fit in the trunk?

If it's the latter, you might want to use the spare, if you don't have a passenger with you. You can keep a folded-up large plastic bag in the trunk (hardly takes up space) and put the flat tire in the bag before putting it on the passenger seat. You'll want to test the bag first, though; I've found that 39-gallon lawn and leaf bags fit for the stock tires, but they're a somewhat close fit.

Just a thought.

 

[Khuang]

I don't know. I saw someone wanting the remote 6 or so months ago, so I figure it can. I live in Orlando, so pretty close to Boca Raton.

Originally posted by Dr.Lane:
Can the remotes be re-programmed to work with different module? If so I'm interested.

TIA

 

[justin hall]

good thought ken, but I have brembo's.