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May 26, 2024 | 04:44 PM

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SGB4570

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Originally Posted by jimisbell

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.

if it’s a different size and you put it on the rear will it not stress that differential?

May 26, 2024 | 05:01 PM

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GregMN

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The differential allows the two output shafts to turn at different speeds. That is why it is there.

Jun 29, 2024 | 08:51 PM

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You never know

Found and purchased this '06 IS350 spare from FB Marketplace. $20 + 60 mile round trip. I'm planning to finish the install,

in time.

Jul 1, 2024 | 09:58 AM

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Wilson2000

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Assuming the bolt pattern is correct, it is important for the overall outer diameter (OD) to match your original tires. Yes, differentials compensate for the wheels turning at different speeds, but, are only designed to do do while turning. To do so continually could overheat the diff and possibly do harm. My guess is it would require a substantial difference in tire size, and running at freeway speeds for relatively long distances for damage to occur, but, why risk it when correct diameter spares are available?