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Sep 2, 2001 | 09:36 PM

C4Cvette

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need spare tire

Today I went looking for a replacement for my spare (doughnut) tire. Checked a couple of tire dealers and they refered me to the dealer. The dealer doesn't do tires.... So now what? any ideas?

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Sep 2, 2001 | 10:01 PM

mackeyred96

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Re: need spare tire (C4Cvette)

I've seen a few on E-bay for sale. Try there.

Sep 2, 2001 | 10:36 PM

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Re: need spare tire (C4Cvette)

If you were closer to me, you could come over and get mine, it's just been takeing up space in my storage shed for the last 4 years....... :yesnod:

Sep 2, 2001 | 10:41 PM

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Re: need spare tire (GUMPA)

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If you were closer to me, you could come over and get mine, it's just been takeing up space in my storage shed for the last 4 years....... :yesnod:

know what you mean! I've got one in the attic that has been there for a couple years!

Sep 3, 2001 | 02:13 AM

traxx1

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Re: need spare tire (C4Cvette)

lOOK FOR A BONE YARD THAT SELLS CORVETTE PARTS, HERE IN PHOENIX A RIM AND NEW TIRE GOES FOR $95.00

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Sep 3, 2001 | 02:37 AM

olephart

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Re: need spare tire (mackeyred96)

Mr. C.J. just quoted me on one. Cheaper than in Phoenix.

Sep 3, 2001 | 03:25 AM

ToniH

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Re: need spare tire (olephart)

http://www.tabertouch.com lists 16 & 17 inch spares for $70-75 in their catalogue.

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Sep 3, 2001 | 08:58 AM

gh86E

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Re: need spare tire (C4Cvette)

I went through this. Jeff Kopp (18carfan) said GM isn't the source - go to Goodyear dealer (since Goodyear made the original spares, and they tend to be car-specific). So I went to the local Goodyear dealer. They had to order it, but it took only a week to get it. This was a couple years ago, but I believe it was about $100 (tire & rim).

If everyone in here looked at their spares closely, I bet more than half of them would find rotted tires that couldn't hold air.