Spare Tire Replacement
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Intermediate
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From: chicago il
Spare Tire Replacement
Hi all. New user here. Question: What is everyone using for a spare tire? I went to get the original replaced, but can't get the goofy sized 195/80/15. And I hear that a full sized tire (225/70/15) will not fit in the carrier. This true? Thanks for any input.
Instructor
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From: Houston TX
Re: Spare Tire Replacement (79C3)
Dont keep a spare. It adds weight. And besides, if your classic vette ever breaks down, you will have people flocking to help you. It happened to me before- pull off on the side of the road and next thing you know, everybody in the world is a corvette fan and used to own a vette and is willing to help you out. :cool:
Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Re: Spare Tire Replacement (79C3)
What is everyone using for a spare tire? I went to get the original replaced, but can't get the goofy sized 195/80/15. And I hear that a full sized tire (225/70/15) will not fit in the carrier.
I use the Polyspare but they are rather common at any good size swap meet and usually in good quality.
Race Director
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From: NM
Re: Spare Tire Replacement (79C3)
... And I hear that a full sized tire (225/70/15) will not fit in the carrier. This true? ...
tom...
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: Spare Tire Replacement (Tom73)
...This true? ...
The original size tire has to fit, what do you do if you have a flat? You install the spare, then what about the original tire? It has to go into the carrier, or else you will be straping it on the top of the car :)
tom...
The original size tire has to fit, what do you do if you have a flat? You install the spare, then what about the original tire? It has to go into the carrier, or else you will be straping it on the top of the car :)
tom...
The gas tank was enlarged in 78. The main thing was to have the car look different in 78. Maybe they can put it in the back w/ the fastback. They could leave their girlfriend sitting on the flat one though the girlfriend & tire may be gone ... by the time return.
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From: Paradise City
Re: Spare Tire Replacement (79C3)
Welcome to the forum. I looked at the condition of my spare, and it was crap. I tried all the tire stores, and I tried Coker tire (who have every size, from every era) and they didn't have the goofy 'Vette size. I decided to chuck it, save the weight, and now I carry a can of Fix-A-Flat in the tubs behind the seats. Fortunately, I haven't needed to use it, but I figure in a bind, I could limp to a service station and get a ever-availaible BFG Radial T/A. Best of Luck with the car :cheers:
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
Re: Spare Tire Replacement (79C3)
Welcome! :seeya
You might want to buy a new can of Fix-o-flat every so often. They seem to lose pressure after a certain amount of time. I've tried to use some that I had around too long and the liquid inside just kinda oozed out when I put in on a tire valve.
[Modified by isosceles, 5:10 AM 5/22/2003]
You might want to buy a new can of Fix-o-flat every so often. They seem to lose pressure after a certain amount of time. I've tried to use some that I had around too long and the liquid inside just kinda oozed out when I put in on a tire valve.
[Modified by isosceles, 5:10 AM 5/22/2003]
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195 80 15 Corvette Spare
I'm posting this for anyone stumbling on the early thread like I had looking for a spare. 195/80 15 spares are available overseas but I was able to order one ('195/80R15 96H FALKEN') in the US from FastLaneTires - call Rick 724-539-8705. At the time of posting he still has 15 in stock.
