Jack GS
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- Aug 20, 2020
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- Location
- Metro Detroit, US
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- 2019 Buick Regal GS
I have only had one puncture. I managed to pick up a washer that had been cut in half, corroded, and stuck itself right between the tread. Since it was at home, I just took the wheel off and ran it to the dealer. All they did was plug it. I'd have done that myself but I wasn't sure if they'd want to replace it under the tire protection plan I have. Just plain old bad luck, as others have said.
I need to get around to buying a spare. There's a long discussion on spares on this Buick Thread. The most common solution is what @stooge has already posted. Some have just picked a spare up from the junkyard, others have bought ktis from ebay, and some have purchased brand new OEM kits from other GM vehicles. No one seems to have issue with the scissor jacks here.
If you don't care to root through the whole thread, these posts contain the meat and potatoes: 16, 42, 44, 50, 71-72, 81, 146, 156, and 158. All of us in the US have the 5x115 bolt pattern, so you VXR guys with the 20" 5x120s are on your own lol. I doubt any compact spare will clear the Brembos, so if there's a front flat, a rear tire will need to be moved to the front.
I need to get around to buying a spare. There's a long discussion on spares on this Buick Thread. The most common solution is what @stooge has already posted. Some have just picked a spare up from the junkyard, others have bought ktis from ebay, and some have purchased brand new OEM kits from other GM vehicles. No one seems to have issue with the scissor jacks here.
If you don't care to root through the whole thread, these posts contain the meat and potatoes: 16, 42, 44, 50, 71-72, 81, 146, 156, and 158. All of us in the US have the 5x115 bolt pattern, so you VXR guys with the 20" 5x120s are on your own lol. I doubt any compact spare will clear the Brembos, so if there's a front flat, a rear tire will need to be moved to the front.