FRT_Fun

When I worked at a tire shop we charged extra if they used fix a flat. ---- is gross. But I guess if it works it's better than being stuck.

jumbosrule

No spare, but I do have a patch kit stashed away.

In Houston we have the "free and clear" program - no charge for towing to the nearest service station. I used it myself the first week I had the Miata - didn't realize my fuel gauge wasn't working and ran out on the highway. The free tow was to about a mile away, where I fueled up. Could have easily just used the patch kit if it were a flat tire, then fill up with station air.

As a commuter I have no problem leaving the spare at home. If I were to take a road trip I would probably bring my spare.

silver92b

I have debated more than once about just ditching the spare. I do worry that the minute I take the spare out, I will get a flat and be screwed .
I've only had one flat in 17 years of Miata driving and it was when I pulled a nail out of my tire (I had picked up the nail and had a very slow leak).

Funny thing is I drove my car from Tacoma to Atlanta in November safe and secure with my spare in the trunk.. However, after I got to Atlanta, I checked the spare and it was flat and to top it all off, my lug wrench was missing "and" it would not have fit over the tuner lugs anyway...

I carry the inflated spare (I ought to check it often) and a 3/4" socket and ratchet to take off the wheel. I also keep my fingers crossed that the jack will fit under the car with my (mild) lowered stance

mytwo

I just saw another nice miata on the side of the road with a flat .I doubt they had a spare since no one was around it and I did not see anyone walking.
The wife had a tire come apart yesterday but was close to the house so she made it home. If she ahd been much further away she would have needed the sapre that I do keep in ours

sixshooter

As someone who has changed tires numerous times on the side of the road, I feel it to be an unnecessary risk to drive without one. It takes about six minutes. Ten if I'm in nice clothes. A tow truck is forty minutes at a minimum and then you have ten to get it loaded, thirty to get to a shop ten to get unloaded and 45 minimum to get it replaced/repaired/pay and leave. And you don't get to shop for the right tire or the right price if you need a whole tire.

That's somebody else's gamble, not mine.

flying_solo

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^ same here. I even shredded a tire in front of the Tire Rack once. I think they threw nails out on the toll road. I was late to a meet at the pub with some friends. So, I slapped the spare on just as I was cleaning up the cop rolls up and asks if I need help.

Made it to my beer date and went to Tire Rack the next morning.