How far can you drive on the rx8's donut?
11-17-2005 | 11:51 AM
#8
Plus, you should only put the donut in the front.
Someone told me that if you put it in the back it could damage the differential or something.... Car thinks tire isn't gripping properly (due to size) so it continues to try and compensate.
Someone told me that if you put it in the back it could damage the differential or something.... Car thinks tire isn't gripping properly (due to size) so it continues to try and compensate.
11-17-2005 | 12:13 PM
#10
Found it!
Owner's Manaual, page 210, Section 7-5
"With Limited Slip Differential
When using the temporary spare tire on the rear axle, replace it with a standard tire as soon as possible. The size difference between the spare and the standard tire will cause the limited slip differential to malfunction"
Glad yours is in the front because otherwise you'd have to swap the front tire to the back, THEN install the little spare...
Owner's Manaual, page 210, Section 7-5
"With Limited Slip Differential
When using the temporary spare tire on the rear axle, replace it with a standard tire as soon as possible. The size difference between the spare and the standard tire will cause the limited slip differential to malfunction"
Glad yours is in the front because otherwise you'd have to swap the front tire to the back, THEN install the little spare...
11-18-2005 | 01:20 AM
#11
Klingon Grammarian
Joined: Aug 2005
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Plus, you should only put the donut in the front.
Someone told me that if you put it in the back it could damage the differential or something.... Car thinks tire isn't gripping properly (due to size) so it continues to try and compensate.
Someone told me that if you put it in the back it could damage the differential or something.... Car thinks tire isn't gripping properly (due to size) so it continues to try and compensate.
11-18-2005 | 01:48 AM
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well i made it 30 miles, could tow it because its too low to the ground, so i had to drive it to the shop, 45 all the way. It seemed fine, and on the plus side it seems the tire is gonna be spared, somehow the guys trailer hitch only destroyed the valve lol
11-18-2005 | 09:12 AM
#13
PoloRican Rotary
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From: Maryland
Originally Posted by khtm
I've never even heard of anyone getting a spare for the 8. Most people have the flat tire kit. Putting a spare in the trunk throws off the weight balance.
But I bought it just to have it. I hardly ever drive real far from the house, so I'm in pretty good condition. But the tire is most def ugly!
11-18-2005 | 12:14 PM
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Lubricious
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: SF Bay Area, California
Originally Posted by khtm
I've never even heard of anyone getting a spare for the 8. Most people have the flat tire kit. Putting a spare in the trunk throws off the weight balance.
Yes, I have a spare, so now you've heard of it
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