 Is the space-saver wheel usable as a standard wheel? |
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| Danny_Ocean |
 Oct 16 2007, 06:34 PM
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I've been trying to find a set of steel rims for my car, but can't seem to find any used. There are, however, a ton of space-saver wheel/tires available. Can I mount "regular" tires on the space-saver wheel and roll with them?
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| pboerner914 |
Oct 16 2007, 10:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 3-January 07 From: norfolk, virginia Member No.: 7,423 |
QUOTE(Danny_Ocean @ Oct 16 2007, 08:34 PM)  I've been trying to find a set of steel rims for my car, but can't seem to find any used. There are, however, a ton of space-saver wheel/tires available. Can I mount "regular" tires on the space-saver wheel and roll with them? Hi Danny, I posted some of those on the classified section. Let me know. I wouldn't use the space-saver... the rim is narrower stock ? at least most of the time......Phil |
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| Dr. Roger |
Oct 16 2007, 10:29 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
buyer beware.
those space savers get bent up in crashes and if you find a pile of them to purchase they may be stock piled from ol' fender benders. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Oct 16 2007, 10:58 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
The bug guys run 'em with 135 x 13 tires on 'em, and that's about the widest you can go. But then, those guys don't give a sh*t about safety, only the "image". I'd avoid 'em like the plague. Besides, I doubt they're available in the 4 lug configuration used in the /4s. The Cap'n
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| Danny_Ocean |
Oct 16 2007, 11:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States |
PM sent. Thanks.
QUOTE(pboerner914 @ Oct 17 2007, 12:22 AM) Hi Danny, I posted some of those on the classified section. Let me know. |
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| SGB |
Oct 17 2007, 08:26 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
I think you should put on two- one front left and one rear right. Just think of the thrills! And maybe it will increase gas mileage. Most of the time only two or three tires would be on the ground!
EDIT: I'm not makin' fun of you, it was just a crazy image that formed in my head... |
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| dakotaewing |
Oct 17 2007, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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I have a set of 4 steel wheels with tires available - I'll let them go for a reasonable market rate plus shipping - How much shipping would be depends on what you call the "southwest" -
Best - Thom |
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| Danny_Ocean |
Oct 17 2007, 08:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States |
You might want to re-read my post. I'm not contemplating running space-saver tires, but running standard tires on space-saver wheels. These wheels appear to be similar to a standard steel wheel and, in fact, may be one in the same.
QUOTE(SGB @ Oct 17 2007, 10:26 AM) I think you should put on two- one front left and one rear right. Just think of the thrills! And maybe it will increase gas mileage. Most of the time only two or three tires would be on the ground! EDIT: I'm not makin' fun of you, it was just a crazy image that formed in my head... |
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| burton73 |
Oct 17 2007, 11:41 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,541 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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I have a perfect 5 lug 15” that I put my Fuch on for my spare if you want it. It is very heavy. West LA
Bob |
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| Danny_Ocean |
Oct 17 2007, 11:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(burton73 @ Oct 18 2007, 01:41 AM) I have a perfect 5 lug 15” that I put my Fuch on for my spare if you want it. It is very heavy. West LA Bob Thanks, but I need 4-lug wheels. When I do the 5-lug conversion I'll be switching to Fuchs. |
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