20" Wheels? BBK? So what about flats?
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20" Wheels? BBK? So what about flats?
So folks, I've got 20" wheels and today installed BBK's.....and then it dawned on me. My spare in the trunk is an old 17" wheel!! I might get away with that wheel on the rear for a very short distance, but these big fat Stop Tech calipers on 14" rotors ain't havin' it when it comes to that 17" wheel. So guys - what did you do about it? Am I now forced to go out and buy a 20" wheel/tire specifically for "in case of flat tire", or what? AAA? What are you guys doing?
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I have the L-Tuned 18" Salinas as my spare. They fit over the StopTechs. Bitkahuna is doing the same thing. Another option is the new 06 18" GS430 wheels. Since the new 430 has bigger brakes, the rims fit larger brakes. There is also 18" G35c wheels.
Basically, it comes down to 18s that can clear BBKs.
Basically, it comes down to 18s that can clear BBKs.
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Same boat here, i'm going to order a single donz wheel to have as a spare unless i can get my hands on a g35 wheel. but let me ask anoth Q? If you have 20's and drop an 18 as a spare won't you throw off your alignment or something?
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Originally Posted by bluelex
Same boat here, i'm going to order a single donz wheel to have as a spare unless i can get my hands on a g35 wheel. but let me ask anoth Q? If you have 20's and drop an 18 as a spare won't you throw off your alignment or something?
One minor problem is that it may be too big to put in the wheel well in the rear of the car since the diameter is 1" bigger than OEM.
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putting on 18s will definitely affect the alignment and the way the car drives. just imagine having stock wheels and then put on a donut. that's pretty much the EXACT same scenario. the car will pull one side.
but that's the solution solution too, coz' you can't get a 20s spare (even if you have money) since i don't think it will fit into that hole in the trunk (pleaes say so if it fits).
and also, make sure if there is a flat on any of the rear wheel, put the spare in the front and move that front wheel to the back. otherwise i think it could be too much stress on the differential
but that's the solution solution too, coz' you can't get a 20s spare (even if you have money) since i don't think it will fit into that hole in the trunk (pleaes say so if it fits).
and also, make sure if there is a flat on any of the rear wheel, put the spare in the front and move that front wheel to the back. otherwise i think it could be too much stress on the differential
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Originally Posted by rominl
putting on 18s will definitely affect the alignment and the way the car drives. just imagine having stock wheels and then put on a donut. that's pretty much the EXACT same scenario. the car will pull one side.
but that's the solution solution too, coz' you can't get a 20s spare (even if you have money) since i don't think it will fit into that hole in the trunk (pleaes say so if it fits).
and also, make sure if there is a flat on any of the rear wheel, put the spare in the front and move that front wheel to the back. otherwise i think it could be too much stress on the differential
but that's the solution solution too, coz' you can't get a 20s spare (even if you have money) since i don't think it will fit into that hole in the trunk (pleaes say so if it fits).
and also, make sure if there is a flat on any of the rear wheel, put the spare in the front and move that front wheel to the back. otherwise i think it could be too much stress on the differential
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Originally Posted by Rondo1
Then there's those of us who have 8.5" wheels upfront and 9.5" in back. So I can't move a rear wheel to the front. Sounds to me that I just relegated myself to a tow if I ever get a flat - good grief.
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Originally Posted by rominl
putting on 18s will definitely affect the alignment and the way the car drives. just imagine having stock wheels and then put on a donut. that's pretty much the EXACT same scenario. the car will pull one side.
but that's the solution solution too, coz' you can't get a 20s spare (even if you have money) since i don't think it will fit into that hole in the trunk (pleaes say so if it fits).
and also, make sure if there is a flat on any of the rear wheel, put the spare in the front and move that front wheel to the back. otherwise i think it could be too much stress on the differential
but that's the solution solution too, coz' you can't get a 20s spare (even if you have money) since i don't think it will fit into that hole in the trunk (pleaes say so if it fits).
and also, make sure if there is a flat on any of the rear wheel, put the spare in the front and move that front wheel to the back. otherwise i think it could be too much stress on the differential
so it does make more sense for alignment reasons to get a 20x8.5 spare to use in case of emergenacy...
rom i asked for i don't have any spare in my trunk as is anyway, haven't had in about 2 years..
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Originally Posted by bluelex
so it does make more sense for alignment reasons to get a 20x8.5 spare to use in case of emergenacy...
rom i asked for i don't have any spare in my trunk as is anyway, haven't had in about 2 years..
rom i asked for i don't have any spare in my trunk as is anyway, haven't had in about 2 years..
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Originally Posted by bluelex
so it does make more sense for alignment reasons to get a 20x8.5 spare to use in case of emergenacy...
Even if your spare rim is a 20 that is different from your Gettins, there is no guarantee that the weight is the same. Just treat the spare as a spare and minimize traveling with it, or drive less aggressively with it. Then just fix the flat and put the right wheel back on.