[smchuck]

Ok, this is way more complicated than it should be. I get too many flats with Cleveland roads and potholes. Summer tires are MPSS and winter run flats. Hate the run flats and want to phase them out so looking at space save spare. ECS tuning has one for $161. so far, so good. nope. spare won't fit with M sport brakes. So, if get flat on front wheel, have to take one of the rear wheels off and move it to front and put spare on rear where it will clear blanks. Dont see how to do this unless carry 2 jacks.

[smchuck]

Ok, this is way more complicated than it should be. I get too many flats with Cleveland roads and potholes. Summer tires are MPSS and winter run flats. Hate the run flats and want to phase them out so looking at space save spare. ECS tuning has one for $161. so far, so good. nope. spare won't fit with M sport brakes. So, if get flat on front wheel, have to take one of the rear wheels off and move it to front and put spare on rear where it will clear brakes Dont see how to do this unless carry 2 jacks.

[9t2hoo]

Originally Posted by smchuck

Ok, this is way more complicated than it should be. I get too many flats with Cleveland roads and potholes. Summer tires are MPSS and winter run flats. Hate the run flats and want to phase them out so looking at space save spare. ECS tuning has one for $161. so far, so good. nope. spare won't fit with M sport brakes. So, if get flat on front wheel, have to take one of the rear wheels off and move it to front and put spare on rear where it will clear brakes Dont see how to do this unless carry 2 jacks.

I bought the compact spare from Bav Auto and it needs a 10 mm spacer to fit on the front. I think my spare is the same as the one ECS is selling because ECS acquired Bav Auto’s assets after bankruptcy.

[grocerylist]

Here's another option for you, but it's a little pricey.
https://modernspare.com/product/2013...-complete-kit/

I was considering getting one but I just bought a new set of wheels and strap down one of the stock wheels in the trunk for long road trips.

[4Hockey4]

Originally Posted by grocerylist

Here's another option for you, but it's a little pricey.
https://modernspare.com/product/2013...-complete-kit/

I was considering getting one but I just bought a new set of wheels and strap down one of the stock wheels in the trunk for long road trips.

Yea I'm going to do that...and need to find simple jack if anyone knows of one...not sure it matters what kind Hate the extra weight, but with Blue M Performance, space saver a pain. Probably carry some spray gunk too..can have cleaned out if necc.

[smchuck]

Originally Posted by 9t2hoo

I bought the compact spare from Bav Auto and it needs a 10 mm spacer to fit on the front. I think my spare is the same as the one ECS is selling because ECS acquired Bav Auto’s assets after bankruptcy.

So, are you saying that with the spacer the compact spare will clear the M Sport brakes in front? That would make a front flat simpler to handle.

[9t2hoo]

Originally Posted by smchuck

So, are you saying that with the spacer the compact spare will clear the M Sport brakes in front? That would make a front flat simpler to handle.

That is exactly what I am saying.

[smchuck]

Originally Posted by 9t2hoo

That is exactly what I am saying.

did you need to get longer lug bolts?

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by smchuck

did you need to get longer lug bolts?

You will need longer wheel bolts matched to the spacer thickness, as the normal engagement of the M14x1.25 bolts is about 8 turns / 10mm, you wouldn't want any less than 6 turns and more than 10 turns is likely to interfere with the parking brake on the rear wheels if too long a bolt is used.

[4Hockey4]

Does anyone have/use a aftermarket space saver that works clean over Blue M performance brakes ? Looked around here and online, and nothing clearly states it.

Thx

[smchuck]

Originally Posted by 4Hockey4

Does anyone have/use a aftermarket space saver that works clean over Blue M performance brakes ? Looked around here and online, and nothing clearly states it.

Thx

see thread above. will need spacer and longer bolts to accommodate M Sport brakes. not too big of a deal.