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Offline Jacksboys

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Spare Tire Idea
« on: December 24, 2007 - 11:43:19 AM »
I am not sure if this is has been on here before, so I will post it.

I found a spare tire from a early 90's Jeep at a local junkyard.  It fit on a 77 Aspen that was there, so I figured it would fit on the Challenger.  I have not had time to test fit it, but I just wanted to share the information.  The spare is a 16X4 with a 125/90/16 tire.  It is about 24 1/4 inches tall and should be a good option to have more space in your trunk.  The best thing was that it only cost me $13.43 for the wheel and tire. 

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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2007 - 11:56:03 AM »
That's an awesome idea, jacksboys!  I was wondering what space saver would work!

Thanks for the info!!!!  :2thumbs:

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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2007 - 11:59:29 AM »
 :iagree:  I like your avitar also.  Could be a good option for a spare tire.
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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2007 - 12:29:10 PM »
looks good, just be careful if you have a suregrip in the back. Putting a shorter tire than the other side will cause the clutches to slip/burnup constantly.  would work great up front though for sure! nice find
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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2007 - 03:11:11 AM »
Merry Christmas BTW!  I like your avatar!  :grinyes:

:iagree:  I like your avitar also. 

Thanks and Merry Christmas
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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2007 - 03:12:37 AM »
looks good, just be careful if you have a suregrip in the back. Putting a shorter tire than the other side will cause the clutches to slip/burnup constantly.  would work great up front though for sure! nice find

Thanks for the warning, but currently my rear is open, so nothing to worry about....yet.   :2thumbs:
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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2007 - 07:53:14 AM »
Another option for space savers is any mustangs with the five bolt patterns and the older mini vans with the 5 bolt. I have used both.

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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2007 - 08:51:22 AM »
hmmmmmm... your rear is open? ........  :poopoke:
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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2007 - 01:45:45 AM »
hmmmmmm... your rear is open? ........  :poopoke:

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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2007 - 02:17:31 PM »
I considered starting a new ricer trend, running a spare on all 4 corners.  Kinda like the matchbox wheels they used to run.

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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2007 - 02:29:19 PM »
I considered starting a new ricer trend, running a spare on all 4 corners.  Kinda like the matchbox wheels they used to run.

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 :roflsmiley:  That might give then another 20 hp.   :smilielol:
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Re: Spare Tire Idea
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2007 - 03:56:25 PM »
Imagine the burnouts you could do with donut spare tires!!!!  :burnout: 

Might only need like 100hp!
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