Definitive Jacking Points

[vibrato]

And yet another question for all you good folks.......

So I get that dreaded flat tire ...at some point in the future, and I'm NOT carrying a spare. Say the tire is blown and I can't use the repair inflator pump and goop that came with the car, etc. Suppose the tire is really destroyed; I'm on I95 somewhere far from home. From what I've read hereabouts, smart will come to the rescue, but in this scenario I'm gonna be on the receiving end of a rather large towing bill and replacement tire bill. Correct?

So, I'm thinking.....wouldn't it be smart for me to buy an AAA service contract? Would this be a good idea??
Thanks for your advice.......

[Old smart]

Originally Posted by vibrato

... So, I'm thinking.....wouldn't it be smart for me to buy an AAA service contract? Would this be a good idea??
Thanks for your advice.......

Yup, especially after two years when the smart 1 service ends. And you can use the AAA for any other vehicles you have. They have plans which include 100 and 200 mile towing.

[carillon]

Where do I find a 5" floor jack pad?

Thanks.

[artificial]

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[jwight]

There's now a sticky from a2jack on this in the Ops & Maint section, complete with photos.

[smartysmitten]

Hi Whalepirot, Your system is what I use. I had floor jack and just cut 2/4 to fit across head. Just be sure 2/4 is between jack head projections and it works super! Please do not use a bottle jack, they have dropped on many people over the years!!!!!!!!