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    1. 05-15-2006 #1
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      Spare tire for 13" brakes

      Having recently added Baer 13" front brakes to my Tempest, I have made my 16" mini spare unusable. Anybody have a recomendation for a good cheap alternative spare to fit my ABody and clear the Baers.
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    3. 05-15-2006 #2
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      Maybe going to the local parts yard and getting a spare out of a later model Corvette (that still carries a spare) ??

      I would think either that, or run a pizza cutter up front with the correct offset. At least it will be speed rated....
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      Newer GTO spare works great.
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    5. 05-15-2006 #4
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      Thanks for the ideas. I'll hunt one up.
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      I think the baer/C4 could use the 17 inch corvette spare. I have one I need to get rid of (going with C5 conversion and am going to use a new GTO spare). PM me if interested.
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      Quote Originally Posted by MrQuick
      Newer GTO spare works great.
      I thought I just read they have funky bolt pattern.
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      GTO's have a different bolt pattern. I'm not sure what it is but when I was looking for wheels for my 04 I found that out.
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      runflat tires...
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      Quote Originally Posted by ItsA68
      runflat tires...
      ..are probably limited in size, heavy & pricey.
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      An 89-96 C4 spacesaver would do the trick,Mike.
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      Thanks Clint. I'm trying to hunt one down before the Power Tour.
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      there is the can of Fix-a-Flat option
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      Do they make run flat tires in all shaps and sizes?
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      If ordering a C4 spare, you need the one for the 13" option. There are two different spares for C4, and the 12" rotor version does not fit.
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      Quote Originally Posted by rohrt
      Do they make aftermarket/retrofit performace run flat tires in all shapes and sizes?
      That question is more specific.
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      Quote Originally Posted by CarlC
      If ordering a C4 spare, you need the one for the 13" option. There are two different spares for C4, and the 12" rotor version does not fit.
      Good point. I would then find a spare out of a 94-96 C4. In 94,they all got the 13" front brakes as standard equipment.
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    19. 05-21-2006 #18
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      Thanks guys for the clarification. I think I have bought one for a 96 C4.
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