spare tire for use with 18's
08-18-2003, 10:13 AM
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spare tire for use with 18'*
I have a 96 SE and am thinking about putting 18'* on it. Can I still use my factory spare donut tire or will I have to buy a new one to use with the bigger tires and rims?
08-18-2003, 10:41 AM
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no i think u can still use it bc the whole wheel and tire together are removed when u change ur tire to the donut i dont see any other issues that might occur....
08-18-2003, 09:08 PM
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Re: spare tire for use with 18'*
Originally Posted by Sarge
Can I still use my factory spare donut tire or will I have to buy a new one to use with the bigger tires and rims?
! My friend does and he has dubs on his car.
08-18-2003, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 89BonnieSE89
lol..20" rims...I think... :P
08-18-2003, 10:11 PM
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Ok this is the thing... the bigger the rims..the lower profile your tires are gonna be so they will come to equal out...so that spare will work. Hopefully your 18'* (rims/tires) will be the same height as your 16'* (rims/tires) so your speedometer still works 
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