2026 DH Spare Tire

[Barto26]

So…just got my 26 DH 2 weeks ago, and quickly discovered there’s no spare tire, and that Ford has made the emergency inflation kit an option for 26. So basically I now have no option to handle a flat, other than calling roadside assistance.
How are you guys handling this issue? I’ve filed a complaint with Ford, but we’ll see if it does any good. Meantime…any recommendations on how to get a spare that fits with the oversized brakes? Or other options for flat repair.
Thanks guys!
Barto

 

[Yamazuki]

Mine came with the emergency inflation kit but I have no intention of ever filling my tires with that 'fix a flat' crap.

Instead I picked up a set of these spiral rubber screws off Amazon and carry them around with me.
Amazon product

I figure as long as I can get stopped before destroying the tire and there isn't a massive gash in the sidewall, I should be able to thread one of these things in and use the pump to air back up.