Someone please explain the "tire" situation.

[a2jack]

Originally Posted by MinnySmart

Hi Jack. Does the spare behind the seat limit it's travel rearward or is it narrow enough to fit in the minimum space between the back of the seat and the engine compartment? I'm 6'2 and need to have the seat all the way back to be comfortable, and wouldn't want to loose any space, but I LOVE the idea of the spare tire...

Thanks for your help!

MinnySmart. At 6'2" I think you are SOL. However it will go behind the passenger seat. I have heard from 6 footers that are making it work, but 5'10" seems to be max behind the drivers seat. A2Jack. (see pix above.)

[jonnysan]

Yeah, just get a tire at the Tire rack ($77 each plus reasonable shipping fee) and find a wheel and there you go....Why do people even consider all these different insurance for this and that....just do it and take the chance. karl is right. Sometimes you win...sometimes you lose....that's life.

[Beachy]

Originally Posted by jonnysan

......Why do people even consider all these different insurance for this and that......

Those plans are a high-profit item for the dealer.

[rkmjr1]

Why not a mini spare (space saver). And, what about a jack? Where does that fit?

[spdickey]

Originally Posted by rkmjr1

Why not a mini spare (space saver). And, what about a jack? Where does that fit?

smart provides a can of tire sealant and an electric air pump, both located in a compartment under the passenger's feet.

Your spare can be located in your garage at home.

Not a lot of room in the back of the smart for a tire, mini or regular.

The car comes with two different size tires for the front and rear.

[a2jack]

Originally Posted by spdickey

smart provides a can of tire sealant and an electric air pump, both located in a compartment under the passenger's feet.

Your spare can be located in your garage at home.

Not a lot of room in the back of the smart for a tire, mini or regular.

The car comes with two different size tires for the front and rear.

Or... under your kitchen table if you don't have a garage. But won't help you much out on the road.

Lots of room for full size spare. See pix. (My post at top of this thread)

Spare fits both front and rear. Only one spare is needed.

A2Jack

[a2jack]

Originally Posted by rkmjr1

Why not a mini spare (space saver). And, what about a jack? Where does that fit?

#15mm socket, jack + handle., go in tail gate, or under the bonnet. No one has yet found a mini spare for the Smart in the US. I found one up in BC Canada for the old 450s. But shipping was way too high. The full size spare works fine.

A2Jack.

[CruisingAZ]

a2jack; Where did you pick up your spare tire bag? It looks like a great way to keep the tire from messing up the interior.

[a2jack]

Originally Posted by CruisingAZ

a2jack; Where did you pick up your spare tire bag? It looks like a great way to keep the tire from messing up the interior.

I'll try a link here. http://www.njbaglady.com/

Cruise. Yes and only $36 for a custom cover with " Smartie" sown in. It came from the "Bag Lady".

[JIM VINYARD]

Question: If you have road service on your vehicle insurance, why who anyone want to take out extra road service through the dealer ? If you break down you can be towed by your vehicle road service to your home and make repairs as needed. How many times has anyone ever broken an alloy wheel?Tires can be replaced for a small amount of cost. I would never buy the dealer wheel insurance policy. If you have an accident and a wheel gets damaged i would think your car insurance would cover that expense (less your deductible).