ExactlyPeace of mind.
At least it was a rear tire that took the hit. If it were one of the front, I would think one would have to move the regular tire to that drive wheel position and mount the compact on the rear (twice the work)On my way back from rural work deployment today the TPMS monitor did its job.
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I reluctantly pulled over as I was having a hard time believing the TPMS, as I had not experienced any drivability issue as of yet.
Quick look and I could immediately tell it was not lying to me. I could clearly see the offending nail on the border of the tread and sidewall of my Blizzak snow tire.
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I am glad I packed the compact spare tire as the overnight temps were hitting -6C and I doubt the fix a flat kit would have flowed appropriately. Not to mention that I was about 150km away from anything that one would consider civilization. It probably would be at least 2 hours before Hyundai road side service could get to me assuming they left right away. Realistically it probable would have killed most of my work day.
Had the tire changed in under 15 minutes and drove the 150km back to my urban office. Glad I had the foresight to pack some gloves and a mat to kneel on in the emergency kit as I was wearing my office clothes in the winter muck and I needed to get back to work as soon as possible. The flat was on the rear driver's tire and the compact spare fits perfectly, no rubbing on the e brake hardware. I will see if I can plug the tire at home tonight, its kind of iffy as it on the sidewall/tread shoulder might have to dismount the tire from the wheel and patch it from the inside.
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At least it was a rear tire that took the hit. If it were one of the front, I would think one would have to move the regular tire to that drive wheel position and mount the compact on the rear (twice the work)
What make of jack do you carry? (picture)
I am sure it will get you by until the replacement arrives, at least the spare did its jobArgh as suspected the tire won't hold a plug or patch, just ordered a $212 replacement
As I have a few long highway work trips this weekend I swapped the spare donut out with in one of my original all season tire/wheels. Looks retarded with 2 different wheels but drives much better.
I am sure it will get you by until the replacement arrives, at least the spare did its job
BTW, thanks for the jack photo.
great I'll go look for itThe cigarette port is on the drivers side in the tray below the center console.
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Well I went with the genesis because I found one where I lived. It fits and its not that much smaller in height then the regular Kona tire. Plus it was only $80.00. So as far as speed rating I don't know that number but I won't have it on for long until I get the flat tire fixed.Is there really a significant difference between the quality of the pirelli compact spare tire from modern spare and the quality of the junkyard hyundai Azera compact spare tire that Apu uses? The pirelli claims an M speed rating (81mph continuous), but what is the speed rating on the much less expensive Azera spare? From what I understand because most compact spares are made smaller and lighter they have a softer tread compound to generate more traction from a smaller contact patch. So speed and range are typically limited to prevent overheating and blowing the tire. According to modern spare the pirelli can drive for "several hundred miles or more" which sounds great to me! But if the Azera cs also has an M speed rating what's the real difference (other than more conservative product liability policies)?
Is there really a significant difference between the quality of the pirelli compact spare tire from modern spare and the quality of the junkyard hyundai Azera compact spare tire that Apu uses? The pirelli claims an M speed rating (81mph continuous), but what is the speed rating on the much less expensive Azera spare? From what I understand because most compact spares are made smaller and lighter they have a softer tread compound to generate more traction from a smaller contact patch. So speed and range are typically limited to prevent overheating and blowing the tire. According to modern spare the pirelli can drive for "several hundred miles or more" which sounds great to me! But if the Azera cs also has an M speed rating what's the real difference (other than more conservative product liability policies)?
I picked up a 17" genesis compact spare from a scrapyard using car-part.com for $75 including shipping to my door and taxes. A very easy solution! The spare fits in the trunk and on the car. Same diameter as the OEM kona tires. For a trestle under the spare in the trunk I used the jack kit from a 2006-2010 honda civic that I had lying around. The honda kit fits perfectly and the honda jack lifts the Kona easily. By offsetting the spare to one side of the trunk well there was room for the Kona compressor and tire glue, jumper cables, gloves, tarp, block of wood to fit under the jack in case I get a flat on a gravel road, and lug wrench with pipe extension. I prefer a longer breaker bar and socket instead of the shorty honda lug wrench so that my wife can get the nuts off too. Plus the honda wrench was 19mm but the kona lugs are 21mm. The whole kits fits tight and rattle free.
FYI - While searching for a spare I noticed that the genesis also came with an aluminum 18x4 compact spare that looks identical to the one modern spare uses.
Carrying around the weight of a spare tire, jack, and lug wrench isn't green and externally environmentally irresponsible.
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