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SPARE WHEEL ADVICE
Hi guys had a bit of a nightmare last week had a flat tyre on the front space saver doesn't fit because of the large 6pot calipers so I thought no probs just stick the back on the front & space saver on the back. Back doesn't fit the front so basically I'm screwed. Luckily it's my second car & it's kept garaged so i just took it off & got it sorted but if i was away in the scoobie & had a flat on the front I'd be screwed!
What should I do guys get a spacer made or what. |
By the way it's an 07 sti a line jdm very rare with prodrive alloys
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I'd get a spare alloy. Or make sure the space saver used is the same size as alloys or can cause problems with diff. I just threw my spare wheel as upgraded to 17" so no use. Will get Rac tow me home or I have one of those inflation cans.
Originally Posted by Royboy74
Hi guys had a bit of a nightmare last week had a flat tyre on the front space saver doesn't fit because of the large 6pot calipers so I thought no probs just stick the back on the front & space saver on the back. Back doesn't fit the front so basically I'm screwed. Luckily it's my second car & it's kept garaged so i just took it off & got it sorted but if i was away in the scoobie & had a flat on the front I'd be screwed!
What should I do guys get a spacer made or what. |
Yeah I think I'll get one of those inflation cans at least then I've got a chance if I get a flat on the back I can chuck the space saver on front use the can.
Cheers for replying. |
What size are your alloys on the car and what size were the originals?
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Hi Jaygsi 17 inch alloys Tyres 225x45x17 Not sure what was on before mate. |
Get one the same size, doesn't have to be identical, but get nearest, same offset etc, and put same tyre on it.
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call me stupid but why didn't the back fit the front ??
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The bore in the centre of the wheel is smaller on the back than the front so the back wheel doesn't fit over the hub on the front. I know WEIRD MAN I was in disbelief couldn't believe it but it definitely doesn't fit never come across this before & this is me 4th impreza. I wanted to swap the wheels round to even the tyre wear (that's if I ever wear them out doesn't come out much lol)
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Yes I think that's the best thing to do alcazar I'll see what I can find on ebay. Not sure if it will fit in the boot thou under the carpet.
Cheers guys. |
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