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Looking to replace the spare tire in 2002 Tbird. Local tire dealer suggested 195/60R17 for a spare. I've read the posts online here and see 205/55R17 suggested will work and fit in trunk and not raise cover. Would a 205/55R17 be a better choice than 195/60R17? Thanks
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Good thought....better check your spare before diving to LA...think I will. I've asked Ervin a couple of questions, but no response?
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Does this help? Drive northwest about 100 miles, then turn left and head west for about 600 miles.Originally posted by BLACK BEAUTY View PostLast edited by RustyFrye; Sep 4, 2024, 12:19 PM.Bird is the word.....
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken US editor (1880 - 1956)Comment
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Rusty your answer is spot on/my question for Ervin was about the events planned itinerary. We will not arrive until Monday early PM. What will we miss? Where do we meet? I doubt you know Rusty?Comment
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Bird is the word.....
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken US editor (1880 - 1956)Comment
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The spares on these cars take up all the trunk space and have been known to fail just sitting in the trunk.Originally posted by Shadow View Post
Do what I did.
1) Get a AAA rescue membership (costs less than a tire).
2) Remove the heavy and bulky spare tire and the jack and tools.
3) Purchase some carpet or pleather and 3M adhesive.
4) Line the spare tire hold and purchase a so called "Slime kit" with a mini 12 volt air compressor.
You'll find more mileage and power not hauling that monstrosity around (they fail anyway, many have blown up while still in the trunk. I would never drive on the stock spare).
Now you can haul luggage and can go to the grocery store and load up with food for a month.
Best thing I ever did, you couldn't haul anything in a trunk that was less than 6 inches deep and the nightmare comments from others that have found them blown out while still in the trunk convinced me that I was gaining many more advantages as opposed to loosing a safety tire that has been proven to not even be safe resting in the trunk.
Just hauled a bag of concrete, a 60 foot roll of lawn edging, a shovel, a tool bag and boots and gloves to my aging fathers house to fix a drainage problem with nothing in the cab of the car!!!
Function over a false sense of security works for me.Comment
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PS: My brother bought a GT500 and called me to say he thought someone had stolen his spare tire.
I went to his house, looked into the spare tire space and there was a "slime kit".
I then had to explain to him that this was a Shelby car and they never used a spare as it added weight.
Weight is your enemy and this car never had a spare nor does it need one...
Don't forget...
...rubbin is racin if they can catch you on the track.
He scratched his head in disbelief...
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OK, I’ll bite. What is a slime kit? Most of the blown out spares seem to come from very hot spots in the country. I have not had one yet in 21 years at full pressure but backing off a few psi might help.Comment
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Thank you, Richard. I tried to Google it and only found kid toys.Comment
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Another thing I have noticed on my 2002 is that with the hard top removed anytime there is a big rain storm I get water in the trunk. Granted we just had a tropical storm here and received almost 20" of rain but had quite a bit of water in my trunk after it passed 1/2" or so. (anyone have a cause/fix for this?)
So not having the spare (or the deck covering the compartment) in the trunk really helps to spot things like that.
Maybe water in the trunk is a contributor to these tires blowing out but more likely defective when it was new
Here's one from Chicago so I don't think heat has anything to do with it.
https://www.portholeauthority.com/th...SpareTire.html
Firestone? Maxis??? Big trouble!!! Take that useless boat anchor out of your car. It may kill you if you ever have to use it and it is just taking up valuable trunk space and adding weight.
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On the topic of tire sealants, here is a good product comparison video from the motorcycle world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT1_QGtn0VAComment
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Dane brammage knows no bounds...Originally posted by ambitio View Post
...how bout them apples.
https://youtu.be/mi9MLL8QOY0?si=1vVTn30usxYrMjoF
...ya like apples?Comment
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