Good spare tire kit?

[Bsnyder6]

Anyone know of a good spare tire kit for r the FL5? will one for the standard hatchback work or would it not be able to clear the front calipers

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[Dallman]

I have the one I bought through honda for my 2019 type r. I know the tire will fit but I don't know if they are selling the cover that replaces the cover over the flat kit. The worst case I'll buy a tire carrier and use it on road trips.

 

[yeaitsahonda]

Anytime you put a spare on a FWD car you should put it on the back. So if your front tire is flat move a rear one to the front and put the spare on the back. If the standard hatch spare wheel has the same lug pattern it would probably work fine.

 

[TDC50]

^^^ Good point

 

[Bsnyder6]

Anytime you put a spare on a FWD car you should put it on the back. So if your front tire is flat move a rear one to the front and put the spare on the back. If the standard hatch spare wheel has the same lug pattern it would probably work fine.

Ah good point. Coming from a vehicle with full size spare it's never been something i've thought about

 

[MYK20C1]

Anyone know of a good spare tire kit for r the FL5? will one for the standard hatchback work or would it not be able to clear the front calipers

Ask your dealership? I have the spare for my f8 no prob!

 

[TheTopher]

The FK8 spare tire kit almost fits perfectly. Part 06421-TGH-A33ZA wheel kit NH900L- I ordered one for a 2021 Civic Type R for $220 at my local dealer for the wheel, jack & tools, foam insert, stickers, valve stem, tow hook, and cover. The box is huge. Paid more than what I've seen online, but wanted to be sure it was for a Type R. Tire is sold separately, T125/70R18 99M Continental I got it for ~$150 installed at discount tire.

The wheel/tire clears both front and rear calipers no problem. The cover bolts perfectly into the stock location and fits pretty well in the trunk area. It's a cheaper thin piece of particle board, not as thick and solid as the stock cover. The foam risers also aren't quite tall enough to support weight on the far right and left sides. The center is well supported by the spare underneath, however.

There also isn't a designated space for the jack like there was in the FK8, so I wrapped mine up in a towel and put it in the wheel. The foam insert adds about an inch of height to everything so I decided to run without that.

I eventually ended up removing the kit's cheaper cover since it just isn't solid enough to support any weight and reinstalled the stock cover. I may add more foam height/support to the edges of the FK8 cover at some point and see if that's better.

FK8 Cover installed over spare.

FK8 cover + FL5 rubber trunk mat

Foam insert. Some of these foam blocks aren't long enough to support the cover.

Installed FL5 cover. FK8 spare without foam insert. Jack & tools, ice scraper, and tire inflator all fit! Never travel without a towel, for practical and psychological reasons.

FK8 spare + FL5 cover

FK8 spare+Fl5 cover+FL5 rubber trunk mat. Slightly higher due to thicker cover.

Here's to hoping Honda comes out with a dedicated FL5 spare kit for the US, until then the FK8 kit works well enough imo. It's pothole season here in Michigan and I'm about to go on a road trip so needed a solution asap.

An alternative solution is a spare from an '05-'12 Acura RL at your local junkyard or on ebay:

 

[Bsnyder6]

The FK8 spare tire kit almost fits perfectly. Part 06421-TGH-A33ZA wheel kit NH900L- I ordered one for a 2021 Civic Type R for $220 at my local dealer for the wheel, jack & tools, foam insert, stickers, valve stem, tow hook, and cover. The box is huge. Paid more than what I've seen online, but wanted to be sure it was for a Type R. Tire is sold separately, T125/70R18 99M Continental I got it for ~$150 installed at discount tire.

The wheel/tire clears both front and rear calipers no problem. The cover bolts perfectly into the stock location and fits pretty well in the trunk area. It's a cheaper thin piece of particle board, not as thick and solid as the stock cover. The foam risers also aren't quite tall enough to support weight on the far right and left sides. The center is well supported by the spare underneath, however.

There also isn't a designated space for the jack like there was in the FK8, so I wrapped mine up in a towel and put it in the wheel. The foam insert adds about an inch of height to everything so I decided to run without that.

I eventually ended up removing the kit's cheaper cover since it just isn't solid enough to support any weight and reinstalled the stock cover. I may add more foam height/support to the edges of the FK8 cover at some point and see if that's better.

FK8 Cover installed over spare.

FK8 cover + FL5 rubber trunk mat

Foam insert. Some of these foam blocks aren't long enough to support the cover.

Installed FL5 cover. FK8 spare without foam insert. Jack & tools, ice scraper, and tire inflator all fit! Never travel without a towel, practical and psychological reasons.

FK8 spare + FL5 cover

FK8 spare+Fl5 cover+FL5 rubber trunk mat. Slightly higher due to thicker cover.

Here's to hoping Honda comes out with a dedicated FL5 spare kit for the US, until then the FK8 kit works well enough imo. It's pothole season here in Michigan and I'm about to go on a road trip so needed a solution asap.

An alternative solution is a spare from an '05-'12 Acura RL at your local junkyard or on ebay:

Thanks for the thorough response man!

 

[keller]

Here's to hoping Honda comes out with a dedicated FL5 spare kit for the US, until then the FK8 kit works well enough imo. It's pothole season here in Michigan and I'm about to go on a road trip so needed a solution asap.

Here's a nice fl5 kit honda might start selling soon:

https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threads/fl5-spare-tire.51603/post-854411

 

[frenzal]

You can have a look at this thread: https://www.integraforums.com/forum/threads/spare-tire-kit.51075/

Also, this thread: https://www.integraforums.com/forum/threads/a-spare-tire-that-fits-under-the-load-floor.51812/

 

[frenzal]

One question for a Canadian owner: Does the FL5 has the threaded thing on the bottom of the trunk to secure the spare? (even if the car does not come with it)

 

[CatD10]

The FK8 spare tire kit almost fits perfectly. Part 06421-TGH-A33ZA wheel kit NH900L- I ordered one for a 2021 Civic Type R for $220 at my local dealer for the wheel, jack & tools, foam insert, stickers, valve stem, tow hook, and cover. The box is huge. Paid more than what I've seen online, but wanted to be sure it was for a Type R. Tire is sold separately, T125/70R18 99M Continental I got it for ~$150 installed at discount tire.

The wheel/tire clears both front and rear calipers no problem. The cover bolts perfectly into the stock location and fits pretty well in the trunk area. It's a cheaper thin piece of particle board, not as thick and solid as the stock cover. The foam risers also aren't quite tall enough to support weight on the far right and left sides. The center is well supported by the spare underneath, however.

There also isn't a designated space for the jack like there was in the FK8, so I wrapped mine up in a towel and put it in the wheel. The foam insert adds about an inch of height to everything so I decided to run without that.

I eventually ended up removing the kit's cheaper cover since it just isn't solid enough to support any weight and reinstalled the stock cover. I may add more foam height/support to the edges of the FK8 cover at some point and see if that's better.

FK8 Cover installed over spare.

FK8 cover + FL5 rubber trunk mat

Foam insert. Some of these foam blocks aren't long enough to support the cover.

Installed FL5 cover. FK8 spare without foam insert. Jack & tools, ice scraper, and tire inflator all fit! Never travel without a towel, for practical and psychological reasons.

FK8 spare + FL5 cover

FK8 spare+Fl5 cover+FL5 rubber trunk mat. Slightly higher due to thicker cover.

Here's to hoping Honda comes out with a dedicated FL5 spare kit for the US, until then the FK8 kit works well enough imo. It's pothole season here in Michigan and I'm about to go on a road trip so needed a solution asap.

An alternative solution is a spare from an '05-'12 Acura RL at your local junkyard or on ebay:

How are you liking this FK8 spare kit so far? I'm about to order the same. Have you made any changes? Thanks

 

[Zone47]

The Acura 05-12 RL spare is an option and I think I saw it mentioned somewhere on this site but now can't find the original post. I ended up going this route. It's pretty cheap overall. I bought just the spare and hold down screw shipped and taxed off ebay for $127 (this isn't my video).



The only disadvantage is it won't clear the caliper in the front, but it doesn't really matter because this spare tire isn't the same height as the factory tire. You would experience rolling resistance from the different RPM working against the limited slip clutches, possibly overheating and damaging them.

There is no way I'd ever use the sealant kit supplied by Honda. Similar sealant products are known to soften and distort the tires beyond usefulness (I know this from using Slime) and some products even chemically corrode aluminum rims. I'm surprised Honda even offered such a bogus solution.

 

[hhkb]

The Acura 05-12 RL spare is an option and I think I saw it mentioned somewhere on this site but now can't find the original post. I ended up going this route. It's pretty cheap overall. I bought just the spare and hold down screw shipped and taxed off ebay for $127 (this isn't my video).



The only disadvantage is it won't clear the caliper in the front, but it doesn't really matter because this spare tire isn't the same height as the factory tire. You would experience rolling resistance from the different RPM working against the limited slip clutches and possibly overheat and damage them.

There is no way I'd ever use the sealant kit supplied by Honda. Similar sealant products are known to soften and distort the tires beyond usefulness (I know this from using Slime) and some products even chemically corrode aluminum rims. I'm surprised Honda even offered such a bogus solution.

If I remember correctly, the video linked above mentions that scenario — you would just have to take off the front tire with a flat, take a good tire from the rear and put that on the front, then put the spare on the rear.

 

[frenzal]

The Acura 05-12 RL spare is an option and I think I saw it mentioned somewhere on this site but now can't find the original post. I ended up going this route. It's pretty cheap overall. I bought just the spare and hold down screw shipped and taxed off ebay for $127 (this isn't my video).



The only disadvantage is it won't clear the caliper in the front, but it doesn't really matter because this spare tire isn't the same height as the factory tire. You would experience rolling resistance from the different RPM working against the limited slip clutches, possibly overheating and damaging them.

There is no way I'd ever use the sealant kit supplied by Honda. Similar sealant products are known to soften and distort the tires beyond usefulness (I know this from using Slime) and some products even chemically corrode aluminum rims. I'm surprised Honda even offered such a bogus solution.

Don't forget to get 5 lug nuts for the RL spare. The CTR won't fit.

See this thread (post #55): https://www.integraforums.com/forum/threads/spare-tire-kit.51075/page-4

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