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wyattroa
10-30-2017, 11:12 AM
Does anyone know what model or year car I can grab 4 spare tires from. I want to get the chassis back down on the ground. I would like to throw some spare tires on there that will clear 14" baer brakes. This will allow me to keep them on when I paint the body too, this way I won't ruin a good set of wheels.
BMR Sales
10-30-2017, 11:51 AM
What kind of car do you have? Bolt Pattern?
TCRugger
10-30-2017, 11:51 AM
I bought a set of 04-06 GTO spares, and they work great, but I'm running 12" Wilwood brakes, so I'm not sure if they will clear your 14" brakes. Might need to locate some 18" spares to clear those. I believe the 2010-2016 Camaros, have 18" spares.
What about mounting space savers on backwards?
wyattroa
10-30-2017, 12:38 PM
What kind of car do you have? Bolt Pattern?
Sorry thought I mentioned it. 66 Chevelle 5x4.75 pattern
jp455
10-31-2017, 10:11 AM
I have the Z06 14" brakes from Kore and used Race Star wheels...the Drag Star model. After I got my CCWs I kept 1 to use as a spare. Selling the others.
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/122275-GM-big-brake-spare-wheel-and-tire-17x4-5-Bolt-Circle-5x4-75-Backspace-1-75-in?highlight=
Turbo6inKY
11-01-2017, 08:42 AM
You can make a set of shop wheels from 3/4" plywood. Flip the lug nuts around, use washers, and snug them with a wrench.
wyattroa
11-01-2017, 09:45 AM
You can make a set of shop wheels from 3/4" plywood. Flip the lug nuts around, use washers, and snug them with a wrench.
Thanks, I will probably end going this route.
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