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Old 04-22-2008, 11:44 AM
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I was just thinking.... I have 18's on my car now, I'm pretty sure the spare is a 17" rim, so wouldn't it be harmful to the car if I were to get a flat, I put on the 17" spare and drove it? I was told it could damage the suspension, I'm not totally sure though? If this is true I might as well just take the heavy spare out and replace it with some fix-a-flat and be done with it... any ideas?
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Old 04-22-2008, 11:51 AM
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Your wheel and tire setup is the same diameter as stock, so I would think there shouldn't be a problem.
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Old 04-22-2008, 11:54 AM
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i did the same...my spare is sitting in my garage and i just have a can of fix a flat in my trunk now...lighter on the *** end too
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:34 PM
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1. The spare is stock height, which is much better than those little donuts some cars have for spares.
2. You're only going to be driving on it until you get the flat fixed.
3. While the fix-a-flat works for small holes...it won't fix a blowout. I carry both.
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Old 04-22-2008, 12:59 PM
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Old 04-22-2008, 01:18 PM
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Yeah, it's that round thing we took out of our trunks when we got the car!! LOL

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Old 04-22-2008, 01:37 PM
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I made a point to keep the factory lug nuts and lock in my trunk. I have no idea if my tiny aftermarket lug nuts would work or not.

I also have a 2x4 pice of wood. I fear with my car being lowered, I won't be able to fit the jack under without rolling the rim onto some height.[&:]
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Old 04-22-2008, 06:02 PM
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Yeah, it's that round thing we took out of our trunks when we got the car!! LOL

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cold blooded....


If I get a flat my oem 17inch bullets are going on til I get it fixed.
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