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JimMueller
post Jun 13 2018, 06:07 PM
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I saw this topic come up in a FB group. While I still have my original unused spare tire in storage, it hasn't been in the car for probably 15 years. I'm just wondering what solutions others have used when they were concerned about needing a spare tire.

Years ago, a 275/40/17 would fit in the rear hatch, but the 315/35/17 did not fit, and I'm sure the 315/30/18's won't fit. If I put a brake kit on the front that requires an 18" wheel, then that will require a larger spare on the front, unless I move a rear tire to the front _and_ mount the smaller spare on the rear. I did drive to LSFest in Kentucky on 275's, with three 315's in the rear seat and the fourth on the front passenger seat. Then there's talk about different tire heights upsetting things like ABS. Definitely not interested in the tire slime solution... are we dependent upon a tow truck?
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mikedamageinc
post Jun 14 2018, 07:10 PM
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I've been carrying a GTO spare for years since going to C5/6 brakes. Had to throw it on the rear once and it drove well, no highway of course. Doesnt fit in the stock location so I put the battery there and the tire in the hatch well.

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JimMueller   Spare tires   Jun 13 2018, 06:07 PM
slowTA   This website came up on a different forum, not sur...   Jun 13 2018, 10:32 PM
Rentedmule   I think the GTO spare is common - it's aluminu...   Jun 14 2018, 11:29 AM
landstuhltaylor   Staying off the shoulders of the road has worked f...   Jun 14 2018, 11:32 AM
mikedamageinc   I've been carrying a GTO spare for years since...   Jun 14 2018, 07:10 PM

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