Spare Tire 145/70-17
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Spare Tire 145/70-17
I've yet to convert over to NON Run Flat tires (RFTs) since I have quite a bit of tread left on my current RFT's. I have lowered the pressure in them to correspond with the pressures listed on the front door decal which did help smooth out the ride somwhat.
I'm still more than likely going to buy NON-RFTs so I have been looking into buying a spare wheel and tire. There is no need to buy the entire kit since I will only put the spare in the trunk for long trips. On www.mylexparts.com you can buy the spare wheel for $105 without the tire. However, from what I've heard the doughnut spare which size is 145/70-17, it cost about $265 which I find somewhat exorbitant for such a small tire that will not get much use. Does anyone know where this size of tire can be purchased for less then $265, or is this simply something that must be purchased from Lexus.
I'm still more than likely going to buy NON-RFTs so I have been looking into buying a spare wheel and tire. There is no need to buy the entire kit since I will only put the spare in the trunk for long trips. On www.mylexparts.com you can buy the spare wheel for $105 without the tire. However, from what I've heard the doughnut spare which size is 145/70-17, it cost about $265 which I find somewhat exorbitant for such a small tire that will not get much use. Does anyone know where this size of tire can be purchased for less then $265, or is this simply something that must be purchased from Lexus.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...-sc-430-a.html
The above link (actually just a dozen or so threads previous to yours) will give you some other options. I've been thinking about this myself so just finished reading it and yours. I am also most interested in NOT paying $350 for a Lexus spare if it can be avoided since I think the probability of using it is low.
The above link (actually just a dozen or so threads previous to yours) will give you some other options. I've been thinking about this myself so just finished reading it and yours. I am also most interested in NOT paying $350 for a Lexus spare if it can be avoided since I think the probability of using it is low.
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CJS, I’ve read numerous posts on this topic and have posted on it previously. Before I had concluded that since I have AAA free towing within a 100 miles, I would buy a compressor and patch kit. However, when I saw the spare wheel for $105 I thought great, I’ll just buy a cheap tire and I’m good to go! Not so, the tire is incredibly marked up in price, but is certainly a cheaper option then spending $750 on the complete spare tire kit sold online. In summary, I would like to have a spare wheel/tire for long trips without paying through the roof for it.
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Just sign up on a couple of the Supra forums and ask for one and check their sale threads. I got mine for $45 from a former owner. Another possibility is the Camry spare, I hear that they are the same size & bolt pattern (be sure to double check me on that though). There ought to be tons of those around, maybe even in junk yards.
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CJS, I’ve read numerous posts on this topic and have posted on it previously. Before I had concluded that since I have AAA free towing within a 100 miles, I would buy a compressor and patch kit. However, when I saw the spare wheel for $105 I thought great, I’ll just buy a cheap tire and I’m good to go! Not so, the tire is incredibly marked up in price, but is certainly a cheaper option then spending $750 on the complete spare tire kit sold online. In summary, I would like to have a spare wheel/tire for long trips without paying through the roof for it.
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I picked one up for $50. about a year ago. Don't know what it came off of, the tire is bigger than the 145 (T155/80R17 100M) but it fits in the well and it fits on the car both front and rear, no problem. Wish I had asked what vehicle it came off. Haven't worn out the RFT yet, so it just sittin' in the garage gathering dust. Probably will go with the compressor too, just in case I don't have the spare with me.
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Here is a thread that list all the spare tire kit parts you need to do the job right and make it look factory. I have installed the spare tire kit in both my 06 SC and my sons 05 SC. Most of the parts I found on e-bay and some I ordered from Megazip.net.
Spare Tire Installation with Photos - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion
Dennis
Here is a thread that list all the spare tire kit parts you need to do the job right and make it look factory. I have installed the spare tire kit in both my 06 SC and my sons 05 SC. Most of the parts I found on e-bay and some I ordered from Megazip.net.
Spare Tire Installation with Photos - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion
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I bought a new one, rim and tire, off eBay I didn’t want to mess finding a compatible one. I’ll throw it in when I need it to road trip since that space is occupied by my golf clubs right now.
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2007-2009 Camry fits perfect and fits the tool compartment and cots $45. I will spend my other $300 on Margaritas. It is slightly smaller in diameter, but HEY, this is an emergency tire and it will not hurt the value of your pristine SC to have a Toyota spare. After all it didnt come with a spare. Its like if you had a non factory fuel in the tank, It wont affect the classic value of the car...Get over it.
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2007-2009 Camry fits perfect and fits the tool compartment and cots $45. I will spend my other $300 on Margaritas. It is slightly smaller in diameter, but HEY, this is an emergency tire and it will not hurt the value of your pristine SC to have a Toyota spare. After all it didnt come with a spare. Its like if you had a non factory fuel in the tank, It wont affect the classic value of the car...Get over it.
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