Full-sized Spare

***SnowbordrWRX*** · 04-29-2008, 08:01 AM

After this: How to: changing rear diff oil,

I've been seriously considering getting a vehicle with a full-sized spare. In my search, I discovered that as of 2006 the Forrester no longer comes with a full-sized spare, it has that horrible donut!

I also discovered that the tiny Toyota Yaris comes with a full-sized spare. wtf! If Toyota can fit a full-sized spare in that car, why can't Subaru fit a full-sized one in all their vehicles? I realize the Yaris stock wheels probably are about the same size as our donut spares, but cmon, it's embarrassing that Subarus are supposed to be this outdoor rugged type vehicle and even their supposed SUV that's even got a truck rating no longer comes with a full-sized spare!

All-Wheel-Drive vehicles should come with a full-sized spare standard. Subarus have been known to be the one company that come with AWD standard, I think it's about time they buck the trend and get rid of donut spares in their entire linup. At the very least, make the trunk compartment big enough to accommodate a full-sized spare.

I seriously want to write a letter to Subaru about this, any advice about the avenues to take?

grambo · 04-29-2008, 09:08 AM

Hadn't thought much about this, but you are darn right. I wonder if one would fit? Hmmm.

BTW, your post count is absurd! Holy smokes!

**tyler_sti** · 04-29-2008, 09:16 AM

I too would like to see this. But I think it was a way for them to cut cost's and reduce weight. And +1 for the posts, I didnt even know the counter went that high. Props to the op!! Hahah

boondocksaint · 04-29-2008, 09:47 AM

FWIW, the Yaris's stock wheels and tires are really no bigger than the average donut spare. It would probably be hard to make a smaller spare for the car. I'd say the car comes with five donut spares before I'd say it comes with a full-size one.

flatthump · 04-29-2008, 09:49 AM

You can fit a BBS in the stock spare well if you want. It fits pretty nicely.

***SnowbordrWRX*** · 04-29-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

FWIW, the Yaris's stock wheels and tires are really no bigger than the average donut spare. It would probably be hard to make a smaller spare for the car. I'd say the car comes with five donut spares before I'd say it comes with a full-size one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnowbordrWRX

After this: How to: changing rear diff oil,

I've been seriously considering getting a vehicle with a full-sized spare. In my search, I discovered that as of 2006 the Forrester no longer comes with a full-sized spare, it has that horrible donut!

I also discovered that the tiny Toyota Yaris comes with a full-sized spare. wtf! If Toyota can fit a full-sized spare in that car, why can't Subaru fit a full-sized one in all their vehicles? I realize the Yaris stock wheels probably are about the same size as our donut spares, but cmon, it's embarrassing that Subarus are supposed to be this outdoor rugged type vehicle and even their supposed SUV that's even got a truck rating no longer comes with a full-sized spare!

All-Wheel-Drive vehicles should come with a full-sized spare standard. Subarus have been known to be the one company that come with AWD standard, I think it's about time they buck the trend and get rid of donut spares in their entire linup. At the very least, make the trunk compartment big enough to accommodate a full-sized spare.

I seriously want to write a letter to Subaru about this, any advice about the avenues to take?

Reading comprehension much?

***SnowbordrWRX*** · 04-29-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatthump

You can fit a BBS in the stock spare well if you want. It fits pretty nicely.

You mean just the rim, or with the tire? I just received my spare stock rim but have yet to mount the tire on it. I did a quick check with the tire and it didn't look like it would fit for my car, but maybe it does on an STi?

btw, I can change my posts count to whatever I want. I just like having leet in front

flatthump · 04-29-2008, 11:19 AM

Mind you I dont run any carpet, plastics, or that piece of wood in the back....The bbs, with tire, fit well back there.

boondocksaint · 04-29-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnowbordrWRX

Reading comprehension much?

Then why were you calling that dinner plate it carries a "full-size spare"? And I'm not the MODERATOR who put his thread in the wrong forum (although I may be the one that moved it to the OTHER wrong forum

).

Forum Etiquette > You

***SnowbordrWRX*** · 04-29-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

Then why were you calling that dinner plate it carries a "full-size spare"? And I'm not the MODERATOR who put his thread in the wrong forum (although I may be the one that moved it to the OTHER wrong forum

).

Forum Etiquette > You

yeah

yakmasterjack · 04-29-2008, 02:29 PM

Then get the damn Yaris! Automakers cannot meet every need, Subarus are very imperfect as we all know. Its a space/weight/cost limitation, you're supposed to drive the ugly donut as few miles as possible until you can get your tire repaired, its not a full time replacement.

T3h_Clap · 04-29-2008, 02:33 PM

why do you want a full size spare in the first place?

would you drive normal on a tire that is nearly 1/2 the width of your stock wheels/tires?

i hope not.

i think it's subaru's way to keep idiots from really driving on spares.

LSE · 04-29-2008, 04:25 PM

it would just be added weight. the car is already heavy enough man...

***SnowbordrWRX*** · 04-29-2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakmasterjack

Then get the damn Yaris! Automakers cannot meet every need, Subarus are very imperfect as we all know. Its a space/weight/cost limitation, you're supposed to drive the ugly donut as few miles as possible until you can get your tire repaired, its not a full time replacement.

That's the point. I want a spare that's a full time replacement. When you're stranded 300 miles away from home on a Sunday afternoon, you'll understand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

why do you want a full size spare in the first place?

would you drive normal on a tire that is nearly 1/2 the width of your stock wheels/tires?

i hope not.

i think it's subaru's way to keep idiots from really driving on spares.

It's because I can't drive like I normally would that frustrates me about the donut spare. And I want a full-sized spare so I don't have to change tires twice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSE

it would just be added weight. the car is already heavy enough man...

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.

polyol · 04-29-2008, 04:54 PM

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

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04-29-2008, 08:01 AM	#1
*SnowbordrWRX* Drive True Posts: 1,337,031 Join Date: May 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	Full-sized Spare After this: How to: changing rear diff oil, I've been seriously considering getting a vehicle with a full-sized spare. In my search, I discovered that as of 2006 the Forrester no longer comes with a full-sized spare, it has that horrible donut! I also discovered that the tiny Toyota Yaris comes with a full-sized spare. wtf! If Toyota can fit a full-sized spare in that car, why can't Subaru fit a full-sized one in all their vehicles? I realize the Yaris stock wheels probably are about the same size as our donut spares, but cmon, it's embarrassing that Subarus are supposed to be this outdoor rugged type vehicle and even their supposed SUV that's even got a truck rating no longer comes with a full-sized spare! All-Wheel-Drive vehicles should come with a full-sized spare standard. Subarus have been known to be the one company that come with AWD standard, I think it's about time they buck the trend and get rid of donut spares in their entire linup. At the very least, make the trunk compartment big enough to accommodate a full-sized spare. I seriously want to write a letter to Subaru about this, any advice about the avenues to take? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-29-2008, 09:08 AM	#2
grambo Spec C Club Car: 06' CGM STI Fav Mod: Rustoleum Flat Black Location: Tracy, NorCal Posts: 1,389 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Full-sized Spare Hadn't thought much about this, but you are darn right. I wonder if one would fit? Hmmm. BTW, your post count is absurd! Holy smokes!

04-29-2008, 09:16 AM	#3
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,162 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Full-sized Spare I too would like to see this. But I think it was a way for them to cut cost's and reduce weight. And +1 for the posts, I didnt even know the counter went that high. Props to the op!! Hahah

04-29-2008, 09:47 AM	#4
boondocksaint is, in fact, a lolcat. Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: banhammer Location: with the Stanley Cup Posts: 21,879 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Full-sized Spare FWIW, the Yaris's stock wheels and tires are really no bigger than the average donut spare. It would probably be hard to make a smaller spare for the car. I'd say the car comes with five donut spares before I'd say it comes with a full-size one.

04-29-2008, 09:49 AM	#5
flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 12,648 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Full-sized Spare You can fit a BBS in the stock spare well if you want. It fits pretty nicely.

04-29-2008, 11:19 AM	#8
flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 12,648 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Full-sized Spare Mind you I dont run any carpet, plastics, or that piece of wood in the back....The bbs, with tire, fit well back there.

04-29-2008, 02:29 PM	#11
yakmasterjack Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: JDM STi Recaros Location: ABQ/PDX Posts: 1,156 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Full-sized Spare Then get the damn Yaris! Automakers cannot meet every need, Subarus are very imperfect as we all know. Its a space/weight/cost limitation, you're supposed to drive the ugly donut as few miles as possible until you can get your tire repaired, its not a full time replacement.

04-29-2008, 02:33 PM	#12
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 20,938 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Full-sized Spare why do you want a full size spare in the first place? would you drive normal on a tire that is nearly 1/2 the width of your stock wheels/tires? i hope not. i think it's subaru's way to keep idiots from really driving on spares.

04-29-2008, 04:25 PM	#13
LSE Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 830 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Full-sized Spare it would just be added weight. the car is already heavy enough man...

04-29-2008, 04:54 PM	#15
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,204 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Full-sized Spare I dont even have a spare...just a can of fix-o-flat. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.