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 Apr 8, 2009 - 11:24 AM
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I'm getting annoyed with that large bump in my trunk where my spare wheel is.
I can't put my tools or groceries iin the trunk without having to search for scattered groceries when I'm home. Is it wise to get rid of the spare wheel or should I put in a "space saver"? Is there even a 16" space saver on the market? |
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Apr 8, 2009 - 11:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '09 From Fort Worth, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Hmm I know where you're coming from on the stuff being everywhere part lol. As for getting rid of the spare wheel and putting in space saver, I'm not quite sure if that's the best idea. I've often thought about doing that in the past but you never know when that flat tire is gonna show its face and you don't have a spare with you
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Apr 8, 2009 - 11:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '07 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (Hazmat @ Apr 8, 2009 - 11:36 AM)  As for getting rid of the spare wheel and putting in space saver, I'm not quite sure if that's the best idea. I've often thought about doing that in the past but you never know when that flat tire is gonna show its face and you don't have a spare with you A "space saver" is a very thin tyre just so you can drive home or to a garage, so I would have a spare with me I just can't drive very far with it. |
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Apr 8, 2009 - 11:57 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 17, '05 From Newcastle / UK Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
ST205's have space savers, ditched mine in favour of a tin of tyre weld to get me to a garage.
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Apr 8, 2009 - 12:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '09 From Fort Worth, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
A "space saver" is a very thin tyre just so you can drive home or to a garage, so I would have a spare with me I just can't drive very far with it. [/quote] Oh I completely misunderstood you then lol sorry . Now that I know what your talking about I would say that sounds like a better idea haha |
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Apr 8, 2009 - 12:18 PM
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Apr 8, 2009 - 12:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '07 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
What sizes are there for space saver tires?
I have 205/55/16's, is there a 16" space saver available? What is the width of the tyre? I live in the Netherlands, but I don't know if it is legal to have them on my car. Maybe if someone from the Netherlands can tell me.... This post has been edited by geetje: Apr 8, 2009 - 12:25 PM |
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Apr 8, 2009 - 12:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 20, '06 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (geetje @ Apr 8, 2009 - 7:24 PM) What sizes are there for space saver tires? I have 205/55/16's, is there a 16" space saver available? What is the width of the tyre? I live in the Netherlands, but I don't know if it is legal to have them on my car. Maybe if someone from the Netherlands can tell me.... Off Course it's legal. I've also got the ST205 space saver wheel as a spare tire, like the one in the Ebay auction. I'd say: go get it. -------------------- |
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Apr 8, 2009 - 1:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 2, '08 From Fort Worth, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
ok your talkin about a donut( what us americans call it). yeah get one 15 inch should work fine
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Apr 8, 2009 - 1:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '08 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
this whole time i'm like what bump in the trunk? and What's a space saver?
I just figured that they all came with small spares. -------------------- '99 Celica GT - Sold
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Apr 8, 2009 - 2:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 2, '07 From Calgary, Alberta Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
you should also tie up your grocery bags when you put them in your trunk
but yeah space savers is the way to go |
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Apr 8, 2009 - 5:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You guys get full size spares? I've had 3 jdms they've all had oem space savers. GT4's one doesn't sit flush with the floor of the boot like the SS-III's did, I think the fuel tank is underneath the spare tyre well.
If you get the oem space saver, get the securing bolt and nut and the wooden cover for it too -------------------- Mike W
1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOUR GT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC 269awhp / 273ft-lbs |
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Apr 8, 2009 - 8:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
or you can do what i did!!??
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...mp;#entry738265 This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Apr 8, 2009 - 8:10 PM -------------------- Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle parts
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...p;#entry1107514 |
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