vzuptnguyen

will a full sized tire fit in the spare tire compartment in a 2001 TL.

pistacio

iTrader: (1)

I would think it does because if not, where are you supposed to put your full size when you get a flat......

VoLLy

iTrader: (8)

It does not fit, I tried, the floor is raised up by about 3-4 inches. Unless you want to customize a trunk floor to make the full size spare fit, then sure!

randomthought

Last time I had a flat, had to leave it in the trunk, not in the spare compartment. Just by looking, there isn't enough room. I wish there was though. Full size is better than those donuts.

vzuptnguyen

all =[ i feel unsafe drivin in spare. oh well hope itll never happen again then.

Unkn0VV17

Just give me a few beer and a sledge hammer i'll make it fit... lol

fsttyms1

Why?? those spares are over designed and are very safe. If you will need to drive on it for a longer period of time, its best to move it to the rear of the car though

vzuptnguyen

yea i placed it in front. it says recommended max speed of 50. im not a pussy but im not taken chances with my new TL. i drove 40 on freeway. man $30 bucks for a clean wheel was such a good deal.

SatinSilverTypS

iTrader: (1)

i've seen plenty of people doing 85 on spare tires in cars way crappier. not that i would recommend it, but i don't think doing 55-60 on a spare is a big deal.

i had thought about having someone weld a new metal bucket into the compartment to accomodate a full size spare but never pursued it. i would imagine it could be done since the spare is in back of the gas tank. although it might lower the exhaust.

SSTS