Saved by the DriveSava: Don’t Let Your Road Trip End in a Towing Nightmare
Do modern Mustangs come with a spare tyre in Australia? No, factory models from 2015 onwards do not include a physical spare wheel, instead relying on a temporary inflation kit. However, these basic liquid sealants cannot fix severe tread punctures, leaving drivers vulnerable to being stranded on rural roads. To ensure absolute peace of mind during long distance cruises, investing in a high quality Mustang spare wheel kit is the ultimate solution for every owner.
There is nothing quite like hitting the open road in a Ford Mustang. The power, the exhaust note, the freedom-it is pure driving bliss. But as any local enthusiast knows, our regional Australian routes can be incredibly unforgiving. One minute you are enjoying a smooth cruise through the countryside, and the next, a piece of rogue road debris can change your entire weekend.
That is exactly what happened to one of our valued customers, Phil Jackson, during a recent road trip in his stunning deep blue Mustang GT.
While taking advantage of the open highway, Phil’s rear tyre ran directly over a massive, heavy duty industrial metal hitch pin dropped by a passing truck. As you can see from the photos below, this was not your average everyday nail or screw.
The thick metal pin punched a gaping hole straight through the centre of his tread block. In a split second, a brilliant weekend getaway turned into an absolute emergency.
If Phil Jackson had been relying on the standard equipment that came with his car from the showroom floor, his story would have ended very differently. Modern sports cars are rolling off the production line completely lacking basic emergency equipment to save on manufacturing weight. Instead of a physical wheel, you are left with a tiny can of pressurized liquid goo and a basic 12 volt air compressor.
When a major road hazard tears through a performance tyre like it did for Phil, a temporary canister of chemical foam is completely useless. The liquid sealant simply leaks straight out of the massive puncture site without sealing a thing.
Without a dedicated Mustang spare wheel kit on board, Phil would have faced a logistical nightmare:
Fortunately, Phil was prepared for the unpredictable nature of Australian roads. Tucked away perfectly beneath his boot floor was his premium Pony Parts Australia Mustang DriveSava Spare Wheel Kit.
Instead of panic, stress, and a massive towing bill, Phil simply pulled safely to the shoulder of the highway, retrieved his turnkey kit, and got to work. Because our kit includes an OEM style scissor jack, a folding wheel brace, and a perfect fit wheel, he was able to swap out the ruined tyre safely and efficiently.
“I honestly don’t want to think about where I would have been stuck if I hadn’t bought this kit before setting off. It completely saved my road trip!”
–Phil Jackson
Within minutes, Phil was back on the bitumen and driving safely toward his destination. Because our custom engineered solution features a true highway capable tyre rated for safe travel at speeds up to 160 km/h, he did not have to limp along nervously at a dangerous crawl while B double trucks hurtled past.
Many owners mistakenly assume they can just grab a cheap, generic space saver from a local auto wrecker to save a few dollars. However, high performance modern vehicles require highly specialized emergency solutions. Mustangs are equipped with massive, multi piston Brembo brake packages that require massive amounts of internal clearance.
A standard, generic space saver rim lacks the precise internal barrel shape and offset required to sit over these oversized brake calipers. Attempting to bolt one on will likely crush your braking system or suspension components.
Our custom designed solution is engineered to solve these exact problems:
Phil Jackson’s story is the perfect reminder that you invest thousands of dollars into premium servicing, high quality fuel, and detailed styling upgrades to ensure your vehicle performs at its absolute best. It makes perfect sense to protect that investment with a reliable emergency solution neatly hidden away in your boot floor. It is the ultimate insurance policy for the open road.
Do not wait until you are stranded on a dark regional highway in the middle of a long weekend to realise your factory inflation kit is completely useless against real world debris. Equip your vehicle with an Australian designed solution that is built to withstand our unique, demanding conditions.
Ready to ensure you never get left stranded by an unexpected flat? Secure your complete Mustang spare wheel kit today by visiting the Pony Parts Australia Online Shop.
