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I was wondering if anyone thought of buying a donut for a spare instead of the full size tire? The full size tire takes up too much room in the trunk and the fix it kit seems like an act of desperation.
I was going to shop around for a donut spare and install it myself; has anyone done this already?
I was going to shop around for a donut spare and install it myself; has anyone done this already?
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I've never looked, but good luck finding a donut spare with a 17" diameter wheel! (required to fit over the front brakes)...
(You do NOT want to run a donut spare on a rear position, because of the limited slip differential - the smaller diameter than the full-size wheel on the other side will cause serious issues with the LSD if you drive it very far like that)
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Gordon
(You do NOT want to run a donut spare on a rear position, because of the limited slip differential - the smaller diameter than the full-size wheel on the other side will cause serious issues with the LSD if you drive it very far like that)
Regards,
Gordon
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Hmmm, it does seem like it might be tough, but I will call around. Surely with so many sports cars with 17" wheels, there must be some sort of temporary 17" tire out there that doesn't take up as much room as a small child.
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Re: donut for spare
Originally posted by starbucks
I was wondering if anyone thought of buying a donut for a spare instead of the full size tire? The full size tire takes up too much room in the trunk and the fix it kit seems like an act of desperation.
I was going to shop around for a donut spare and install it myself; has anyone done this already?
I was wondering if anyone thought of buying a donut for a spare instead of the full size tire? The full size tire takes up too much room in the trunk and the fix it kit seems like an act of desperation.
I was going to shop around for a donut spare and install it myself; has anyone done this already?
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Originally posted by Nubo
Mazda offer the temporary spare as well as a mounting kit for the trunk. I have it and recommend it. Or, is this what you are referring to as "the full size spare"?
Mazda offer the temporary spare as well as a mounting kit for the trunk. I have it and recommend it. Or, is this what you are referring to as "the full size spare"?
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He's as bad as Can
You can get the whole kit for $384 + shipping from Trussville and install it yourself in less than an hour with hand tools. Also post in the for sale forum, I got mine through this board for under $300. I am sure you can find somebody willing to sell theirs.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=spare+tire
http://www.trussvillemazda.com/PartsStore
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=spare+tire
http://www.trussvillemazda.com/PartsStore
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The official Mazda spare tire kit is a donut. Previously mentioned that a 17" wheel is required. The donut has a little more sidewall height than the standard 18, but it is still about 1" less in diameter. You might find a less expensive 17" temporary wheel and a less expensive tire to put onto it but you are still going to need a mounting hardware kit.
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Originally posted by Racer X-8
Glazed, or powdered, huh Starbucks?
Glazed, or powdered, huh Starbucks?
I'll look for a 17" donut TIRE. I'd feel better about not getting stranded. Sure Mazda offers roadside service but who really wants to risk getting stranded on the wrong side of town or in some remote location out in the boondocks?
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