Anyone remove spare tire?
03-12-2008, 03:45 PM
#1
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Anyone remove spare tire?
I know its playing with fire, but it sure would remove a ton of weight from over the wheels. PLUS, I'm on a mission to remove the rattles and buzzes from my exhaust and this seems to be a culprit area.
Considering justhaving a can of fix-a-flat in the trunk instead, and maybe put the spare tire back in for longer road trips.
Open discussion. Love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
Considering justhaving a can of fix-a-flat in the trunk instead, and maybe put the spare tire back in for longer road trips.
Open discussion. Love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
03-12-2008, 03:50 PM
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RE: Anyone remove spare tire?
I only remove my spare once I'm at the track, along with the fiberboard/carpet floor (and other weight). I don't keep it mounted in the back - only dropped in the well for quick removal.
03-12-2008, 03:59 PM
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RE: Anyone remove spare tire?
One of my Mustang club members removed his and had to call me to loan him mine so he could get home to get his. He was 30 miles from home and had to call a tow truck to jack up the car and break the lugs lose. Personally, I keep mine in all of the time even though I have AAA.
03-12-2008, 04:02 PM
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RE: Anyone remove spare tire?
ORIGINAL: Jsierzega
i took mine out when i got new rims since i wouldnt really want to drive the car with one small tire and the rest big
i took mine out when i got new rims since i wouldnt really want to drive the car with one small tire and the rest big
I actually carryone of my old 16"OEM rims also in the trunk.
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03-12-2008, 04:10 PM
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RE: Anyone remove spare tire?
i have mine in my car, but have been thinking of removing it too since i have bigger rims and tires on now. figure i'd give someone a call if i ever needed it. dont think i can bare seeing my car andride anywhere with 3 black bullits and a spare.
03-12-2008, 04:24 PM
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RE: Anyone remove spare tire?
took mine out a long time ago, replaced it with a can....i couldnt really get to the spare anyway without taking out the sub in the back so i figured what the hell....takes care of some rattling!
03-12-2008, 05:10 PM
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RE: Anyone remove spare tire?
Thanks guys. I guess the big question is which would be more beneficial, MORE weight above the rear wheels for traction help or LESS weight above the rear wheels. My guess is less weight is better, especially since I'm a convertible and I already have a little more weight back there than you coupes.
I wonder how effective Fix-a-Flat cans really are? God bless cell phones.
I wonder how effective Fix-a-Flat cans really are? God bless cell phones.
