Spare Tire/ Jack
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Le Mans Master
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From: Paradise City
Spare Tire/ Jack
I took out my spare tire yesterday, and it is completely bald. I went to a couple local tire places, and they said they can't help me out. I believe I have the original spare. Its a P 195/80/D 15. Is there some reason why all the places around me can't do anything? Is this some exotic spare? Has anyone had any luck w/ another size spare? Also, I cant find the jack on my car-did it come with one? If so, where would it be. I hate to be a pain, but if it didn't come with one, what size one should I pick up? Your response is greatly appeceated.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Spare Tire/ Jack (79Corvette02)
If you're looking for an exact replacement, I doubt you'll find a new one. I have seen used spares on e-bay for sale. If you need a reliable replacement, I'd think they could cross reference a size to fit.
The jack should be located in thre compartment behind the passenger seat. Open the compartment and lift the storage tray out. It should be under there.
The jack should be located in thre compartment behind the passenger seat. Open the compartment and lift the storage tray out. It should be under there.
Le Mans Master
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From: Northern CA
Re: Spare Tire/ Jack (79Corvette02)
I wouldn't replace the spare if it's just bald. That tire is only meant to get you back home or to a gas station where you can repair your flat. By the way, I was so convinced that I didn't have a jack that I went out and picked one up at a swap meet.... only to find it hidden underneath a false bottom in the passenger side rear compartment. Oh well, now I have two. :eek:
Racer
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From: Long Beach CA
Re: Spare Tire/ Jack (KENS78SILVERANNIV)
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I just ran out to my car to discover... (drum roll please...)
It has a jack! HAHAHA after three years!
Now if I could get it to work... is there a trick?
When it is fully compressed, turning the bolt does nothing. It feels like a stripped nut. If I pull it open to the point it wouldn't help me with a flat, turning the bolt works the jack.
Ken- is your spare for sale?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I just ran out to my car to discover... (drum roll please...)
It has a jack! HAHAHA after three years!
Now if I could get it to work... is there a trick?
When it is fully compressed, turning the bolt does nothing. It feels like a stripped nut. If I pull it open to the point it wouldn't help me with a flat, turning the bolt works the jack.
Ken- is your spare for sale?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
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Re: Spare Tire/ Jack (79Corvette02)
79 and Jim77 -- Order owner's manuals for your cars. All of the basic stuff you need to know about your specific Corvettes will be in the owner's manuals, including the out-of-the-way location of the jack. They are often more helpful than people might think. The aftermarket providers carry reprints.
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Racer
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From: Averill Park N.Y.
Re: Spare Tire/ Jack (79Corvette02)
Does anybody know if there is a mini-spare from another GM product that could be used as a spare on a Vette? No need to carry that extra weight that hopefully will never be used.
Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington Texas
Re: Spare Tire/ Jack (Ken74Conv)
I'm kinda curious about that also. Will 2 different height tires on a posi rear mess anything up? Since I put flowmasters on mine, the original spare will not fit anymore (I would have to rig a carrier also). Years ago, I had a flat on my K-5 Blazer running 32 inch tires. I bought a (used) 235/75R15 and put it on the back with a 32 on the other side. I drove home (about 25 miles, most of it hiway) and the only thing I noticed was a tendency for the smaller tire to start "skipping" if I was driving for a while in a straight line at low (35 mph) speeds. Once I got the right sized tire re-installed, I never had a problem.
Race Director
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From: FL
Re: Spare Tire/ Jack (Shrike)
I took my spare tire off since I couldn't get the flat in the storage area anyway. My stock size was 225/70R15 and the 255/60R15's are too fat to fit so the flat had to go in the passenger seat. :crazy:
Current setup is a can of fix-a-flat, cell phone, and roadside assistance. :cool:
Current setup is a can of fix-a-flat, cell phone, and roadside assistance. :cool:
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