spare tire
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: honolulu HI
Re: spare tire (myl82)
first welcome to the forum :cheers: a lot of the vette owners take the spare tire and holder off and just carry around a can of fix a flat :jester atleast thats what i do since mine never came with one either..go to e-bay there always for sale there and there should be a tire size in there add..
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Hotlanta GA
Cruise-In 8 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '08, '15
Re: spare tire (Rockn-Roll)
Stock the spare tire was a fabric bias ply P195/80D15 but i wouldn't reccomend you use a tire that small in there unless you're going for originality.
:cheers:
:cheers:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
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Re: spare tire (myl82)
Welcome to the Forum :seeya
I've read warnings here on the forum that you shouldn't run two different size tires (don't know how different) on the back of the car because it could cause problems for the differential.
What size tires do you have?
Do you still have the spare tire carrier?
Do you still have the jack?
I've read warnings here on the forum that you shouldn't run two different size tires (don't know how different) on the back of the car because it could cause problems for the differential.
What size tires do you have?
Do you still have the spare tire carrier?
Do you still have the jack?
Thread Starter
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Wichita KS
Re: spare tire (myl82)
thanks for everyones help. i belive i will go with the 215/70-15 and a can of fixti!
no i do not have a jack yet but working on getting one.
thanks, and this fourm really works! :seeya
no i do not have a jack yet but working on getting one.
thanks, and this fourm really works! :seeya
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: spare tire (myl82)
I have a new spare from my '80 that has never been on the ground and a Jack and tire tool/grommet and with the spring to hold it in with. E-Mail me if you are interested. JIM :seeya
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: spare tire (PROSOUTH)
Using 2 different size tires on the rear (or front) can cause problems. Smaller spares were designed as space and weight savers for limited use. They are safe and usable to get you short distances at low speeds.
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,987
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From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: spare tire (myl82)
You must have sent it to the wrong address, try this....
PROSOUTH@ Charter.net
OR
ONEALS@Charter.net
JIM :seeya
PROSOUTH@ Charter.net
OR
ONEALS@Charter.net
JIM :seeya
Racer
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 351
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From: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Re: spare tire (PROSOUTH)
Previous tire sizes mentioned in this post will fit. They will have a slightly higher profile. You do not want to run too far on the different size spare as it does stress the rear end and U-joints. Safety note is that the spare tire is part of the built in crash protection in case you are thinking of removing it.
