daniloreyes
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Anyone knows if the 50 mph is the limitation of the tire? will the wheel work fine if a normal tire is used? or is the construction of the wheel less robust?
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It is the tire that is rated for 50 mph. The wheel doesn't care. Good luck trying to find a tire in this dimension with faster than 50 mph rating.Anyone knows if the 50 mph is the limitation of the tire? will the wheel work fine if a normal tire is used? or is the construction of the wheel less robust?
My Hyundai Genesis spare tire is rated for 81mph (104M rating) but the wheel says 50mph. I imagine it’s a handling/braking safety issue not a tire exploding issue.Anyone knows if the 50 mph is the limitation of the tire? will the wheel work fine if a normal tire is used? or is the construction of the wheel less robust?
The brand of the tire is Kumho. The size is 135/80R18.What are the tire spec and maker?
This spare can be used and you can go up to 81 mph. Apparently, the tire and wheel are okay at that speed. #1 Spare Tire Kit Engineered Specifically For Your Model 3 | Modern SpareAnyone knows if the 50 mph is the limitation of the tire? will the wheel work fine if a normal tire is used? or is the construction of the wheel less robust?
Pretty much most spares are M rated, but limited to 50MPH. I had same hope when I saw Modern Spare advertising 80MPH (looks they took out that now?). But after checking with manufactures, as well as specs online they all say it is limited to 50MPH.My Hyundai Genesis spare tire is rated for 81mph (104M rating) but the wheel says 50mph. I imagine it’s a handling/braking safety issue not a tire exploding issue.
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I was also thinking how about Audi, Merc collapsible spare tires. Ofcourse Bolt pattern is 5x112 instead of 5x114.3. But I am reading online people using 5x112 pattern wheels on 5x114.3 hubs with wobble lugnuts as it is only 2mm difference. If they are collapsible, there is a possibility we can fit the spare either in the frunk, or in storage well in the trunk.
Yes, it fits but there's still no great place to put it.Anyone try the Maserati inflatable spare?
18 inch 5x114.3
Wonder if this fits in frunk or trunk well.
2014 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Emergency Spare Tire Wheel Compact 18x6 ET5 OEM | eBay
That is nice choice, but disappointing even that one did not fit in frunk or trunk well..Yes, it fits but there's still no great place to put it.
I have one: Model 3 has no spare tire
I bought a Hyundai Genesis 18" spare on ebay for $100 with free shipping. I mounted it front and back and took a drive each time for a few miles. It works perfectly. The standard Tesla lug nuts fit the wheel just fine. The tire that comes on this spare is easily rated for the weight of the Model 3. Diameter is the same as tires that come on the 3. This mini spare takes up way less room in your trunk and weighs 15 pounds less than bringing along a full size Aero wheel and tire.
I would suggest only carrying a spare if you are going off to areas with little to no Tesla service and especially no cell service. I spend a fair amount of time on the Navajo and Hopi lands where one needs to be self sufficient. In most cases a plug kit and compressor is all you need but there is always the small chance of a complete blowout.
I recommend you buy one or two of these jack pads to carry with you along with a scissors jack and breaker bar with short extension and 21mm socket. My preferred: Jack Pad: Tesla
Anyone try the Maserati inflatable spare?
18 inch 5x114.3
Wonder if this fits in frunk or trunk well.
2014 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Emergency Spare Tire Wheel Compact 18x6 ET5 OEM | eBay
I got a Hyundai Genesis spare but the lugs holes are slightly less than 14mm. I reamed it out to 5/16 and now it fits. Also I made a jack adapter for the VW/Audi jack by cutting down a streetrays aluminum jack pad.
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I don’t remember. Try to go slow and square to the wheel or it will catch. The tapered lug nuts center the wheel so don’t worry too much.Was hoping to get lucky, but no luck. I was prepared for this. I've got a reamer on order. Any tricks or tips? Did you start from the front or the back side? Thanks!
Does not fit in back wheel on 2019 they may have made the calipers bigger.It's not that Tesla feels it is unnecessary, it is just general trend across the whole industry. In the ever more increasing push for more fuel economy, carrying dead weight of spare and jack that may never be used was easy place to cut out weight. Most times the pump and tire sealant are just as adequate in a pinch without the weight penalty. Last time I had a vehicle with an actual spare tire was 2000 when I had a pickup truck. Every car since then just had pump and tire sealant and have never needed to use. I'm sure I just jinxed myself.
how about sonata?
Just google "hyundai sonata wheel dimensions" along with the year
Hyundai Sonata 2013 - Wheel & Tire Sizes, PCD, Offset and Rims specs
Look for wheels that are:
- equal or bigger than 64.1mm in center bore
- PCD of 5x114.3
- thread size of M14
If thread size is M12, then you'll need to drill the holes bigger yourself. That goes for the Genesis spare tire too.
If the center bore is bigger than 64.1, then you'll need ot spend $10 on an adapter ring.