| Hodog16 |
Just put in the full size spare this weekend, wanted to share some pictures to show the final product for those thinking of "upgrading."
Thanks to PeterC0523 for the lightly-used OEM Michelin tire at a great price. Got the beat-up tech rim off ebay for $55 or so, and from recommendations of the board, got a spare tire cover as well ($17 shipped through auto zone -- get the extra large that covers 33 inches and 11.5 inches deep). Mounting the tire was $10 at a local Tire Barn.
Full-size definitely instills more confidence than the relatively small spare.
Just fits nicely without touching the garnish.
A comparison of pre and post rear views. Sticks out from the bottom but with the tire cover it's at least a cleaner appearance.
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| kgb |
| Wow, this is a great idea! Did you have to do anything special to fit it in? Anything at all? |
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| Hodog16 |
Do not need to do anything special as you are supposed to put the full size flat tire in that space if you have to use the spare.
I thought I read somewhere that certain aftermarket hitches will not allow a full size spare to fit; however, I'm not 100% sure about that. |
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| Dishoom |
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Originally posted by Hodog16
I thought I read somewhere that certain aftermarket hitches will not allow a full size spare to fit; however, I'm not 100% sure about that.
I believe only the OEM hitch allows for full-size spare. For people who installed aftermarket hitches, it will be a PITA to store the flat tire in the cargo area if they ever get a flat...especially if they're out on a long trip full luggage and gear! |
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| Fastnuf |
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Originally posted by Dishoom
I believe only the OEM hitch allows for full-size spare. For people who installed aftermarket hitches, it will be a PITA to store the flat tire in the cargo area if they ever get a flat...especially if they're out on a long trip full luggage and gear!
By virture of being a "FLAT" tire, the full size FLAT spare tire will fit in the spare tire space even if equipped with an aftermarket hitch. |
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| drjay |
| Thanks for the info on the spare tire cover. I've been looking for one. |
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| boxstock |
I couldn't deal with seeing the tire under the garnish, but if you like the peace of mind that's all that counts!
Nice work on the install.
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| PeterC0523 |
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Originally posted by Hodog16
[B]Thanks to PeterC0523 for the lightly-used OEM Michelin tire at a great price.
Thanks for the feedback.
Got 2 more OEM tires for sale if anyone else is considering getting a FSS.
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...&threadid=33939 |
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