Spare Tire (part 2)

[Brad]

Here's the comparison between the two tire sizes:

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Calculator can be found here:

https://www.discounttire.com/learn/t...b1199495682b26

It fits in the trunk? How much was it?

[AZTB]

Here's the comparison between the two tire sizes:

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Calculator can be found here:

https://www.discounttire.com/learn/t...b1199495682b26

[AZTB]

Just bought a new spare from Discount for the IG...original was still in the trunk - never used (made in 2004).
Stock size is 185 60 17...new tire is 135 80 17.

[tudorbilll]

Re: Spare Tire (part 2)

Yes the 225/50x17 is mounted on the stock spare tire rim.

Taz

I just had a used 225/

[TEE4TOO]

Never had to use my spare and replaced the original with a New

Maxxim. a few years ago.

I never used the spare and I don't see using it in the future. If I ever had a problem I would call AAA and have them change it.

[BLACK BEAUTY]

I paid $79 for my Maxxim a couple years ago. If I'd known I was going to buy Baby Blue I'd have bought two

[Gobird]

Never had to use my spare and replaced the original with a New

Maxxim. a few years ago.

[HKS]

how about 205/50/17? I'm going the easy route Maxxim...I'd better go check Baby Blue..

205/50R17 not tall enough.
The 50 deals with percentage of the 205 that is the width.

[007Cruiser]

Just keep in mind that the original spare rim is pretty light and much weaker than a real wheel. Be sure to properly seat it on the studs and keep the speed down.

[2K2BIRD]

When I have time I may revisit the 205/55r17 tire on the original spare rim.

I read that the 205 spec say 5.5inch rim or somewhat wider.

This is what i went with. The tire went on the 5 inch rim without difficulty. I don't anticipate driving fast or long with the tire on the road (actually I don't anticipate the tire ever being on the road), so I'm really not worried about that half inch smaller wheel. I did need to sand a little off of the nubs on the back of the cover to get it to lie flat in the trunk, otherwise the fit was fine.

I'm happy with the result at this point and happy to have the $100 difference in price still in my wallet. I also like the idea of having a real tire in the trunk instead of an overpriced donut that needs 60 psi to operate.

[BLACK BEAUTY]

how about 205/50/17? I'm going the easy route Maxxim...I'd better go check Baby Blue..

[HKS]

Are the 02 and 03 spare tire rims the same (measurements)?

When I have time I may revisit the 205/55r17 tire on the original spare rim.

I read that the 205 spec say 5.5inch rim or somewhat wider.

[carntz]

Catherine,
Depends on who you ask (whether to go with a compact or full spare) IMHO I have replaced the spare with a new Maxis two years ago, but when we go on trips I take it out so we can increase the trunk space. I keep a 12 volt air compressor in the trunk and a can of fixaflat. The worse case is I have it towed to a tire shop under the insurance that I have been paying for the last 25 years and used once. P.S. Car is 3 seconds faster in the 1/4 mile with spare out-------------------------------------------------------NAH JUST KIDDING

[Catherine]

My husband went to change out the battery on my '02 and found the dreaded exploding Firestone temp. Been reading this thread and we are totally baffled... So what's the solution, another temp spare, or a regular tire inflated to a lower pressure and mounted on the temp rim? If the latter is the solution, size please?

[007Cruiser]

No big deal to me, Ron. I just leave the cover out altogether. That way there is no chance of a rattle. You could also be creative and make a new cover.