Full-sized Spare - Page 2

polyol · 04-29-2008, 04:55 PM

How the hell do you get a million posts?

USNSTI · 04-29-2008, 04:57 PM

I'm confused. Is a full size spare actually full size? I mean is it full diameter and full width? Or is it just full diameter? I thought the STi spare was full size. Am I wrong?

Edit: just noticed both choices in the poll are "yes" lol.

USNSTI · 04-29-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by polyol

How the hell do you get a million posts?

WTF H4XXXX!!!!111

stiltd683 · 04-29-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by polyol

I dont even have a spare...just a can of fix-o-flat.

I had a blow out 200+ miles away from my home that completely ripped the tire in two pieces. fix a flat doesn't cut that kind of ****. I sat in a random tire store for 7 hours waiting for a REO70 to come in. It was right after I bought my car, So I had few enough miles just to but one, and I couldn't afford to get 4 new tires in what they had in the store, I agree with snowbordr

polyol · 04-29-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stiltd683

I had a blow out 200+ miles away from my home that completely ripped the tire in two pieces. fix a flat doesn't cut that kind of ****. I sat in a random tire store for 7 hours waiting for a REO70 to come in. It was right after I bought my car, So I had few enough miles just to but one, and I couldn't afford to get 4 new tires in what they had in the store, I agree with snowbordr

I rarely take my car out of town. I have another DD car. Also if I do take it OOT I put the spare back in FWIW.

SnowbordrWRX · 04-29-2008, 05:23 PM

When I say full-sized spare, it's simply an extra rim of the same size and tire, so all you have to do is put it on and go. You don't have to drive gingerly for as few miles as possible, you use the spare, then when you get home, you replace/repair the damaged one and stick it in the trunk as your new spare.

**boondocksaint** · 04-29-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by polyol

How the hell do you get a million posts?

Too much porn.

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Originally Posted by USNSTI

WTF H4XXXX!!!!111

He is a rocket scientist. Yes, I am serious.

Keep this thread on topic, please.

LSE · 04-29-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowbordrWRX

How much added weight? I lost 27 lbs from when I first got the car, so with a full-size spare the whole setup is still lighter.

I think the RE070 is 27lbs. plus rim, man you better get on the subway diet

haroman311 · 04-29-2008, 06:52 PM

as long as its the same diameter, then you are good to go.

USNSTI · 04-29-2008, 07:34 PM

I would rather have the lighter spare. I don't consider it a donut spare if it is the same diameter.

SnowbordrWRX · 04-29-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LSE

I think the RE070 is 27lbs. plus rim, man you better get on the subway diet

uh, you have to subtract the weight of the donut spare though...which isn't it steel? I'm about 27 lbs lighter than I was a year ago so me + car + full sized spare < me a year ago + car + donut spare

SnowbordrWRX · 04-29-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by USNSTI

I would rather have the lighter spare. I don't consider it a donut spare if it is the same diameter.

but it's not though

SnowbordrWRX · 04-29-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by boondocksaint

Too much porn.

He is a rocket scientist. Yes, I am serious.

Keep this thread on topic, please.

was a rocket scientist. was let go, now have new job...to pay for my full-sized spare. I've lost the spare tire around my midsection so now I can have a heavier car, I guess.

yakmasterjack · 04-30-2008, 12:29 PM

Here's the point: you're not going to get it unless you do it yourself. Car companies are not going to spend the money and add the weight for a full sized. It obviously means that much to you so why don't you just buy a spare wheel and tire and find a place for it, according to thump a full sized BBS will fit in there. If its not working for you, make it work!

SnowbordrWRX · 04-30-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yakmasterjack

Here's the point: you're not going to get it unless you do it yourself. Car companies are not going to spend the money and add the weight for a full sized. It obviously means that much to you so why don't you just buy a spare wheel and tire and find a place for it, according to thump a full sized BBS will fit in there. If its not working for you, make it work!

I disagree. If enough people want it, car companies will change. I already did by a spare rim and tire, but it should've been there in the first place...or at least an option.

View Poll Results: Should all Subarus including the STi come with a full-sized spare standard?
Yes! Donut spares suck!	25	78.13%
Yes! I want to change the spare and go!	7	21.88%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

04-29-2008, 04:55 PM	#16
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,243 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Full-sized Spare How the hell do you get a million posts? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-29-2008, 04:57 PM	#17
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STI Fav Mod: Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame Location: San Diego Posts: 1,274 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Full-sized Spare I'm confused. Is a full size spare actually full size? I mean is it full diameter and full width? Or is it just full diameter? I thought the STi spare was full size. Am I wrong? Edit: just noticed both choices in the poll are "yes" lol.

04-29-2008, 05:23 PM	#21
SnowbordrWRX Drive True Posts: 1,337,039 Join Date: May 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Full-sized Spare When I say full-sized spare, it's simply an extra rim of the same size and tire, so all you have to do is put it on and go. You don't have to drive gingerly for as few miles as possible, you use the spare, then when you get home, you replace/repair the damaged one and stick it in the trunk as your new spare.

04-29-2008, 06:52 PM	#24
haroman311 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Maddad DP and P&L Catback, stage 2!!! Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 581 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Full-sized Spare as long as its the same diameter, then you are good to go.

04-29-2008, 07:34 PM	#25
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STI Fav Mod: Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame Location: San Diego Posts: 1,274 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Full-sized Spare I would rather have the lighter spare. I don't consider it a donut spare if it is the same diameter.

04-30-2008, 12:29 PM	#29
yakmasterjack Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: JDM STi Recaros Location: ABQ/PDX Posts: 1,169 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Full-sized Spare Here's the point: you're not going to get it unless you do it yourself. Car companies are not going to spend the money and add the weight for a full sized. It obviously means that much to you so why don't you just buy a spare wheel and tire and find a place for it, according to thump a full sized BBS will fit in there. If its not working for you, make it work!