Wish I had had that Smartire system on my Jaguar. Trashed two $265 Pirelli PZeros because I didn't realize they were flat until it was too late. I'm buying 3 Smartire systems! (One for the Jag, one for the S2k stock wheels, and one for the JDM wheels.)

cal

 

If you're not running with the spare, one thing that you might want to look into is the BMW M Mobility system.

When I got rid of my S2000 for an M Coupe, I realized that the M didn't come with a spare (much less a crappy little one!), but a self contained sealant/compressor system that plugged into the cigarette lighter for power. And the good news is that if you use the system once, all you have to do is replace the sealant cartridge in the system!

And, if that's not good enough, since you're not running a spare, you can take out the styrofoam jack area thing, and (if memory serves correct) the M Mobility system can just sit in there.

Oh, and it MSRPs for about $150 (but mailorder is cheaper).

Here's a link and story about the M Mobility...

http://www.bmw-m.net/Reviews/m_mobility.htm

Definately better than nothing, and with the enclosed gloves, you'll keep you hands clean!

p.s. Anyone interested in some brand new, never used Muz 1 piece floor mats in charcoal? If so, PM or email me!

 

maybe i just missed it, but where can you get that M Mobility kit.

 

Eze,

Call your local BMW dealer (expensive) or contact Circle BMW (www.circlebmw.com). The latter is a good place that is cheaper.

 

Ldogdotcom,

thanks for the info on the BMW Mobility System. I re-posted the info over in this thread:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=24090

about not carrying the spare in the S2000.

Do you know how much the kit weighs?

Thanks,

Ted

 

again, thanks everyone for their input.

LDog and Rick have given me two new cool ideas to research. Appreciate it guys.

 

Actually, according to the manual, the spare is very useful for a rear flat. However, it's much more labor intensive, as you replace the front wheel with the spare, and put the front wheel on the rear. (If you know this already just ignore this paragraph )

My sole experience with a canned fix-it system was with my old Civic. One of the tires developed a slow leak, so I used the fix-it can on it. Lo and behold the leak stopped and the tire held (for another 15,000 miles until they wore out). Of course I never drove above 85mph in them (the tires were rated for 120 or something), but I personally believe anyone driving at high speeds with "repaired" tires is really asking for trouble.

As I see it , the problem with the fix-it cans is that if your tire goes flat at highway speeds, you're likely going to damage the tire beyond the can's capability slowing down and pulling off the road. In this particular case the dinky spare is much more useful than the fix-it can (no need to call in help or wait for AAA). Though I admit that driving around with the spare on does look very odd with our cars =)