79 spare tire
May 11, 2003 | 12:48 PM
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From: shelby twp,mi,usa
79 spare tire
Anybody know what the original factory spare tire is for a 79 with 255-15 tire option? Also aluminum rims.
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May 11, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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Re: 79 spare tire (jroyse)
It's a narrow 15" spare. I'd have to go take mine out to get the size.
May 11, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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Re: 79 spare tire (jroyse)
JR,
My 79 has 255 60 15 with alloy rims and has a Temporary spare.
May 11, 2003 | 01:40 PM
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Re: 79 spare tire (jroyse)
The original is basically a temp spare, but here's the big question. If you get a flat, you can pull the spare out of the carrier, but what do you do with the tire from the car? It doesn't fit in the carrier. I'm nice and clean since I'm getting ready to go over to visit my mom today, but if you haven't gotten an answer by the time I get home tonight, I'll lower the carrier and get the size for you.
May 11, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Re: 79 spare tire (Captain Morgan)
The spare should be a Goodyear temporary tire size P195/80D15
May 11, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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Re: 79 spare tire (1979toy)
My car come with 255/60-15 tire on rally rims and will fit in the spare tire carrier. I've had it in there...
May 11, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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Re: 79 spare tire (1979toy)
Quote:
The spare should be a Goodyear temporary tire size P195/80D15
:iagree:
The real question is......Will a 24 year old temporary spare actually hold air under load? :rolleyes:
May 11, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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Re: 79 spare tire (Captain Morgan)
Mine is original but I do not recall what size it is. If I run into a flat I will call a flatbed tow.
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