Thanks Phil
Sounds good. I’ll check it out. I usually carry a mini spare though, bought on 
Amazon for the Bolt and the Leaf.  I’ve had my share of flats where I had to 
have a spare. 
Best regards 
Mark

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On Mar 22, 2021, at 12:40 PM, (-Phil-) <[email protected]> wrote:


I don't recommend a spare.  The diameter of the brake system on the Model Y is 
what controls the minimum wheel size, so you will not be able to fit it 
anywhere but in the rear cargo area.  I recommend a plug kit and a decent air 
compressor.  For 90% of flats you can find the nail or offending debris, 
extract it and apply a plug all without needing to jack the car up, remove the 
lug nuts, etc.   Also, go take a look at how large the wheels are on a Tesla, 
you have to then put this dirty thing back in your car. 

I have plugged probably around 75 tires in my life, mainly mine, but also 
assisting others.  I have a really high success rate, even on the occasional 
sidewall repair.  Plugs are only temporary in this case, but it will get you 
where you are going in most cases.   It's pretty easy to do compared to busting 
lug nuts, and much cleaner.

Most people no longer even attempt to change a spare in when they get a flat.  
The automakers know this, so it saves money and increases mileage by not adding 
a heavy spare (wheels have gotten much larger too!)

I recommend these:
Plug kit: https://amzn.to/395JDMO
Compressor: https://amzn.to/3vRgSNu

> On Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 5:52 AM Mark Hanson via EV <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi folks 
> Can someone recommend a Mini spare tire Kit for the Tesla Y?  I need a 
> complete kit with jack and lug wrench.  There’s Round a spot in Rear trunk 
> but it’s empty.  
> Best regards
> Mark.  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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