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Spare/Space Saver Tire
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:20 am
by David Follett
A PO of my '69 Ghia did not completely pull out the spare tire well before replacing a fender and possibly the nose section. A standard 5.60-15" tire on a 4 lug wheel will not fit. I may have inquired before but does anyone know of a space saver combo that will fit the disc and drum brakes? I know it is not advisable to use unmatched tires but I would do a short emergency drive.
Re: Spare/Space Saver Tire
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:21 am
by WooleyNelson
Dave,
There are numerous "space-saver" spares out there in sizes from 125-15 up to 165-15.
I would think a 145-15 or a 155-15 might be ideal for your situation.
It would fit your standard wheel.
Check with your local junk yard, you should find one very reasonable.
Wooley
Re: Spare/Space Saver Tire
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:53 pm
by sideshow
Re: Spare/Space Saver Tire
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 4:05 am
by Piledriver
You can pick up a nice aluminum wheel version for a Boxster, maybe more money than a steel 911 spare, but also a good solution, and narrower.
Re: Spare/Space Saver Tire
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:35 am
by sideshow
FYI 911's are not four lug
Re: Spare/Space Saver Tire
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:29 pm
by David Follett
Gentlemen. Thank you for the reply and great information. Was not sure a space saver would fit my stock rim. I'll let you know.
Dave
Re: Spare/Space Saver Tire
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 4:48 pm
by Piledriver
sideshow wrote:FYI 911's are not four lug
Sorry, someone was looking for a 5x130 spare, juki48 in the linked thread, I plead "it was late".
Also posted there as that's where comment belonged.