do I need a new spare when I upgrade?
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do I need a new spare when I upgrade?
Just brought home my '04 silver WRX, traded in a '01 Cobra. Got tired of pushing that thing around. I love this WRX. I'm going to order 17", OZ SL's with Michlen Pilots from Tire Rack. Do I need to upgrade my spare? Can I do damage if I drive with the 16" stock spare?
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Tumble,
You'll be fine with the OE donut. Subaru knows that there will be a slightly different diameter when running the spare, and it can be used with no problem to "limp" to a service station for repair.
You'll be fine with the OE donut. Subaru knows that there will be a slightly different diameter when running the spare, and it can be used with no problem to "limp" to a service station for repair.
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Dexter,
So upgrading to 17" rims will increase the overall diameter of the rim and tire? I thought that stayed the same...
also, this might be a stupid question, but what do u do when you have a flat? Get to a gas station asap, or get to a tire store (like Sears)?
Thanks
So upgrading to 17" rims will increase the overall diameter of the rim and tire? I thought that stayed the same...
also, this might be a stupid question, but what do u do when you have a flat? Get to a gas station asap, or get to a tire store (like Sears)?
Thanks
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The OD of your 17s won't be 'exactly' the same as your 16s and neither will be 'excatly' the same as your spare. We're talking millimeters here - so the difference is neglegible. Your three differentials are highly capable of compensating for the small differences in tire diameter;
When you get a flat, put on the spare and get to any store that services tires to see if it can be safely patched. You could get a new tire there or you could drive with the patched tire.
When you get a flat, put on the spare and get to any store that services tires to see if it can be safely patched. You could get a new tire there or you could drive with the patched tire.
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