graniteman

Oh I'd prefer having a mini-spare included but in over 35 years of driving both two and four wheels I've never had a non-repairable flat.  In fact, I've never had to change a tire on the side of the road.*    Just out of curiosity, are you going to carry this 24/7 or keep it in the garage?  

 

 

 

*of course I've just jinxed myself.  :(

I am going to carry it 24/7...I feel more secure and prepared...especially at night.  I drive new or newer cars because I never want to breakdown....especially on a highway...sidewall failure or puncture/hole greater than 1/4" cannot  be fixed with the baby compressor and tire goo under the front seat.  Do I want to be helpless if I get a flat?...road service is not going to bring you a new tire and get you on your way...they will tow you to a hotel and ruin your trip.  Unless you don't mind being stranded not wanting a spare tire to me is inconceivable.

Since the adoption of radial tires in the late 80's, early 90's in the motorcycle world, these have become a part of the motorcycle traveler's kit.  I have one of these kits in the battery storage compartment along with a sealed package of hand wipes and small  needle nose pliers to pull out the object.  I'll eventually move those to the hidden floor compartment and put a set of jumper cables in its place.

Just got my C-Max 2 days ago...replacing my  2010 Honda Insight that I will sell.  I have got 2 flats with the Honda...one was a metal stake through the sidewall.  No patch kit would have been able to repair that tire...if I was on the road after the tire stores are closed I would have been stranded....Luckily the Honda comes with a spare tire.

This ebay seller has 45 spares with wheels and they fit the C-Max---I purchased one, received it yesterday and put it on this morning with no problem.    http://www.ebay.com/itm/221192273948?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649