Spare tire actual fit on a lowered car?

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Old 07-29-2008, 03:00 AM
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Spare tire actual fit on a lowered car?

Does anyone know if the spare tire will actual fit on a lowered car (as in will your bumper/body be laying on the ground)? I'm not sure if it's an actual full size wheel or not (too lazy to check).

Just a waste of weight to be hauling around if it's not going to do me any good if I ever have a flat.
Old 07-29-2008, 07:25 AM
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It is fine. I'm lowered on Eibach and had to use the spare and it was fine. I'm sure you know you use on the rear never to replace the front even temporarily.

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Old 07-29-2008, 11:50 AM
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the diameter really does not change, bigger rim, thinner tire...similar to smaller rim with bigger tire...the diameter will usually be similar....

Your donut is fine to use. Puttin it on the front for very temporary replacement is fine as well, just maintain low speed and avoid potholes.... If you need to travel longer distance, swap rear wheel to the front (maintaing the directional rotation of course)...

Disposing of a donut? Never a smart idea, you never know where you will catch a flat... I've had a few of those in the middle of no where, with no soul in sight. A peace of mind, which is worth it.
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