I ended up buying a KUMHO (T125/70D15 L) small "doughnut" sized tire (just the tire itself) and had it mounted on my spare factory front rim that I had. It fits easily behind the drivers seat when I drive. I am 5'10 and no issues. I do not have it taking up space in the cargo - it goes behind the seat standing upright from the floor - just in that little space between the seat and the cargo out of the way - I purchased a $3.99 waterproof tire storage bag off of eBay so it doesn't smell like rubber inside the car. The model# for this tire is 5003283 if that helps. It is so nice having a spare tire for the car (I have used it once so far with a really BAD flat) and not trying to depend on Fix-a-Flat or whatever. That stuff would not have helped at all with the flat I had and would have needed to get a tow. Glad I had the spare! I feel much safer having this while I am on the road!
@mamboblue3340
5 жыл бұрын
Smart solution for a Smart car from a Smart man !
@caledoniancol3803
4 жыл бұрын
I have owned the 450 Smart city car, the 451 Smart Fortwo and now the 453 Smart Fortwo, and put the spare vertically behind the passenger seat, but for safety you should tie down the spare with some thick nylon rope from the seat runner through the wheel holes and then to the other seat runner. Carry a pair of scissors t cut the rope if you need to use the spare. I also put a tyre cover over the spare, to make it look tidy.
@jjtjr58
4 жыл бұрын
good idea
@greywolfwalking6359
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant solution! "Improvise,adapt, and overcome "!!! Thanks!! 🐺🧙♂️🦊👍
@jjtjr58
3 жыл бұрын
Up date on spare tire, my daughter had a flat tire and the side wall was damaged so the tire need to be replaced, the spare that I had inside the car saved the day. It was changed by connecticut roadside assistance and she was on her way in a very short time about 10 minutes. That was shorter then using smart service and cheaper.
@rosemarywilliams9969
7 ай бұрын
I replaced my tire 3 times in 1 year and had to order it new each time from mercadez. It was so frustrating because i didn't even drive it. My little bro borrowed and got the 1st flat, than my mom hit a curb the following month, by the time I drove my car a construction zone did it😔 by that time I was fed up. I purchased a new jack. Ordered another new tire and had my ex install it. I love my little car but at this point I want to learn how to fix it myself. I was just going to buy 4 extra new tires and rims and just keep them as back-up😅
@mcarr8685
3 жыл бұрын
I love all your Solutions, well done sir.
@smarte.r.1450
6 жыл бұрын
What a neat idea! however, I recall reading something about making sure you only use the correct tyre/wheel combo (thin on front, fat on back) with these cars because, if you put a small on the rear it imbalances the STC and ABS and also affects the rate of wheel rotation and possibly could damage the gearbox.... I hope I'm wrong. When I took my car in last year for new tyres around It felt a little weird leaving the shop. the front seems very heavy when turning one way. They had indeed, put the fat one on the front and the other on the rear. When I drove straight back to the shop (less than a mile away) the tyre fitter went berserk at the young lad saying it could have done said damage to the gearbox. I'm happy to report that NO damage was done and I've done approximately 7k miles since the error. Happy Driving!
@jjtjr58
2 жыл бұрын
The tire is just to get you back home.
@ronaldschild157
6 жыл бұрын
Very innovative. Thanks for posting this and sharing.
@veezocaveezo
6 ай бұрын
I have a 2011 & I don't have that little pop up storage area in the back, it's just a cover for the engine. But great video, thanks for the info.
@martinhalley8088
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I just got my smart car today and you help me out a lot on the spare tire thing
@adilkhan7020
7 жыл бұрын
What a Smart person you are . :) 👍🏼
@jjtjr58
7 жыл бұрын
just experience over the years. when you're as old as I am you start to wonder how could a car manufacturer build a car without a spare tire.
@mcjitsu
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I have 17" on the Brabus, so I got to check it out a bit.
@jjtjr58
6 жыл бұрын
The spare is a temporary fix to get you back home it not meant for any long distance driving.
@Independentsrock
3 жыл бұрын
Jim, I can't find that narrow 3.5 or 4 inch wheel anywhere. Where can I find one?
@jjtjr58
5 жыл бұрын
I used that size tire because its what the junkyard had, If they had the size you have I would have used it.
@briansmobile1
Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@davecrouch44
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that great tip .....,... Spike in UK
@garytowne1548
5 жыл бұрын
Great solution!
@ecclairmayo4153
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Its just what I needed!
@JOKERBABYG
6 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks for sharing 👍
@b-lionnetwork2039
2 жыл бұрын
Do you still have your smart? Love the idea. Very inspired.
@jjtjr58
2 жыл бұрын
Yep still driving it
@gregmccarter3243
7 жыл бұрын
okay great thank you I'm getting my first smart car on Monday from carvana
@EDDIE21863
4 жыл бұрын
funnyy I just got my first smart today, from London uk, cost 1000, 2008 999cc. good luck
@jjtjr58
7 жыл бұрын
I work on all my car myself this keeps the cost down, I try to purchase after market parts this also helps with cost. time will tell on the cost
@alm7707
6 жыл бұрын
thank you jim trotta I'm going to do that!
@jjtjr58
6 жыл бұрын
tire size is t125/70d15
@jjtjr58
4 жыл бұрын
smarts solution is a good fix for most situations ,which I would use but there are times when the tire is damaged beyond a smart fix and it,s 2 am. That's when the spare is used.
@jjtjr58
5 жыл бұрын
It would work as long as it clears the frame
@theodoreschmidt1060
Жыл бұрын
Bravo! You are da man. I appreciate the video. Genius dude genius.
@sharonlee1948
7 жыл бұрын
I have a 2009 smart car passion for two and I have enjoyed the car but now I have 97,000 miles on it and it cost way too much money to have it worked on and to buy parts for it!! I will be buying a new GMC SUV soon so I will be selling my smart car and I will never buy another one!! I just installed a new Condenser Fan and it cost $175.00 for the part and I had to remove the entire front end off to replace it!! The Dealer wanted over $800.00 to install the part and that included the cost of the part. The Top has a thin vinyl skin on the top and it has peeled off due to the Heat here in Florida and they want $1,000.00 to replace it !! Gas mileage really hasn't been all that great!! you could get the same mileage buying a Honda! Just live and learn.
@Milosnelz
7 жыл бұрын
Great done .. I got the same car and I will do it too..:-)
@HikingFun2
5 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if any other sizes will work for this? Jim said his was t125/70d15 - I am having a hard time finding this size without buying a brand new one for $118 - $129. I see some used donut tires around me that are 135/70/D15 - not sure if this would work or any other sizes easier to get that are less expensive. I already have the front steel rim to put it on. Thank you.
@bobbader4789
2 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering the same, what did you end up with?
@HikingFun2
Жыл бұрын
@@bobbader4789 I ended up buying a KUMHO (T125/70D15 L) small "doughnut" sized tire (just the tire itself) and had it mounted on my spare factory front rim that I had. It fits easily behind the drivers seat when I drive. I am 5'10 and no issues. I do not have it taking up space in the cargo - it goes behind the seat standing upright from the floor - just in that little space between the seat and the cargo out of the way - I purchased a $3.99 waterproof tire storage bag off of eBay so it doesn't smell like rubber inside the car. The model# for this tire is 5003283 if that helps. It is so nice having a spare tire for the car (I have used it once so far with a really BAD flat) and not trying to depend on Fix-a-Flat or whatever. That stuff would not have helped at all with the flat I had and would have needed to get a tow. Glad I had the spare! I feel much safer having this while I am on the road!
@franciscopeter4604
3 жыл бұрын
Good job!!
@monikal4550
Жыл бұрын
Hi, this is a very random question, but do 4 tires fit into the back of the car all at once? Is there space for anything else?
@sadizkisaula7697
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip thanks, now could you please post the link to get the rim I looked all over I can't find it.
@jjtjr58
2 жыл бұрын
I did a google search and found a few steel ones
@sadizkisaula7697
2 жыл бұрын
@@jjtjr58 thanks
@sadizkisaula7697
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Jim I finally I bought the steel rim, but it is the rear one, so can I use it at front in a case of an emergency? Thanks
@bobbader4789
2 жыл бұрын
@@sadizkisaula7697 front rim
@OzZzNaYyYa
4 жыл бұрын
Great Solution,
@MrDrillher
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea but why not put a regular tire on the rim instead of the spare tire?
@jjtjr58
2 жыл бұрын
I guess you could, but I wanted it small so it would not take up too much space behind the seat.
@rockskipper5353
2 жыл бұрын
I would put 4 motorcycle tires on a smart car for better fule milage
@gregmccarter3243
7 жыл бұрын
Great video......how much does it cost to get the donut tire put on the rim?
@jjtjr58
7 жыл бұрын
less then $20.00 if you go to an off brand tire shop you can get it done cheaper. while on vacation once i had a tire mounted for $5.00
@liven4happynus115
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your smart Idea . I own a smart car for 3 yrs. Ready for work and out the door only to see a flat on my back drivers side tire and no spare .
@johnwalters6800
4 жыл бұрын
What year is your Smart Car. It appears the wheel for pre2015 will not fit on a 2015. This is only a spare. What is the difference.
@snarkyguy
6 жыл бұрын
Good solution.
@bobbader4789
2 жыл бұрын
Was this a 451? I want to to this exact thing on mine! I’m unclear on whether and donut tire and rim will fit the 3 bolts?
@jjtjr58
2 жыл бұрын
yes a 451 is a 2013 passion
@markstoybox2058
6 жыл бұрын
Thats a great idea
@alexvarmer8027
2 жыл бұрын
Can I have the link please.
@collin6238
3 жыл бұрын
With limited space surely a can of puncture foam would be better this idea is a bit over the top
@jjtjr58
2 жыл бұрын
If its side wall damage that wouldn't work, as that happened to me
@MrMarv75
5 жыл бұрын
What was the wheel size please
@jjtjr58
5 жыл бұрын
t125/70d15
@Independentsrock
3 жыл бұрын
@@jjtjr58 Jim, I can't find the wheel at all.
@Independentsrock
3 жыл бұрын
I found a full size wheel, but not that narrow wheel at all?
@c0ncordereis128
2 жыл бұрын
camera name?
@jjtjr58
2 жыл бұрын
ipad
@c0ncordereis128
2 жыл бұрын
@@jjtjr58 ipad 2?
@jjtjr58
2 жыл бұрын
@@c0ncordereis128 yes
@c0ncordereis128
2 жыл бұрын
@@jjtjr58 thank you.
@michaelfirestone7440
5 жыл бұрын
STILL HAVE THE CAR, WANT TO SELL THAT SPARE?
@jjtjr58
5 жыл бұрын
yep, still have it so I still need the spare.
@michaelfirestone7440
4 жыл бұрын
@@jjtjr58 BOUGHT A USED TIRE WITH RIM AND IT FITS BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT ++
@bobbader4789
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfirestone7440 is your seat pulled all the way forward?
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