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17" spare tires--what is everybody using? #1476414
07/30/13 10:39 AM
07/30/13 10:39 AM
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Just upgraded to 13" discs on the front of my Challenger. Did not think in my planning to include a 17" spare. My old 14" rallye spare that I had been using will work for the back, but not the front. What is everybody using? I would prefer to have a spare and not have to rely on AAA. Thanks in advance!!

Re: 17" spare tires--what is everybody using? [Re: Burkenator] #1476415
07/30/13 11:34 AM
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Not a 17", but might give you the clearance you're needing.
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Re: 17" spare tires--what is everybody using? [Re: Burkenator] #1476416
07/30/13 04:00 PM
07/30/13 04:00 PM
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Just got that exact setup after he did the write-up. The rim is available new from a few places on eBay, and the tire is easily found at most JYs.

It fits over Viper calipers on the A-body drum brake spindle with Andys (www.arengineering.com) conversion brackets - but of course, they're still only 11.75" rotors. Quite a bit of clearance with that offset, though, so would probably work with 13 inchers, depending on calipers...

Re: 17" spare tires--what is everybody using? [Re: MoparMarq] #1476417
07/31/13 01:47 PM
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look for late model crown vic or mustang donuts...also, look at LX donuts, they'll be a 17" min, and they're taller. granted, they're 5x115mm bolt pattern (5x4.5" is 114.3mm), but for a spare, it's close enough to where it will work to get you where you need to go.

check out pacificas, to...can't remember if they're 5x4.5 or 5x115mm


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