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Post by b210bandit on Oct 31, 2013 21:07:35 GMT 1
Put some 14s on my 120y but have the existing 13 spare. Is this really stupid or will it let me limp home safely?
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Post by Al Ramone on Oct 31, 2013 21:25:21 GMT 1
if this is for the Mazdat then no. it's no good as you have an LSD diff in the back and big brakes in the front which need 14inch wheels.
if it's for the yellow one? then sure. it'd be fine to get you home.
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Post by Talking Hoarse on Nov 1, 2013 8:47:46 GMT 1
A different size spare is not ideal, but it is what it is - ie an emergency spare, The rim diameter is not important (as long as it fits at least) but the overall diameter of the tyre may be. However in my opinion a proper spare wheel of slightly wrong size is infinately better than any space saver fitted on a modern car.
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Post by gainsb1 on Nov 1, 2013 17:22:05 GMT 1
A different size spare is not ideal, but it is what it is - ie an emergency spare, The rim diameter is not important (as long as it fits at least) but the overall diameter of the tyre may be. However in my opinion a proper spare wheel of slightly wrong size is infinately better than any space saver fitted on a modern car.
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Post by Talking Hoarse on Nov 2, 2013 7:31:50 GMT 1
Hmmm.
I certainly would be very cautious about driving far or fast with a punctured tyre sealed with goo, let alone a spacesaver wheel (restricted supposedly to 50mph). And yes I carry a can too, as well as a spare wheel.
Meant to say before ..... - that lots of new cars that are still supplied with proper spare wheels (ie as opposed to space saver) come with a different wheel & tyre size - eg a Corsa suppied with 15" alloys has a 14" steel wheel & full spec spare (H rated etc) tyre.
Ed
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Post by b210bandit on Nov 2, 2013 16:36:10 GMT 1
Just the yellow one. I have a set of the usual Datsun Wolfie's upstairs so should prob use one of those Just need to find the right wheel nuts for it. Thanks to all for input.
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