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Full-Sized Spare Tire
Posted on October 12th, 2009 2 commentsOne of the really weird things about the G8 GT is that it does not come from the factory with a spare tire. Seriously, there is no spare tire! While there is an air compressor with ‘foam’, I’ve not been too impressed with the idea. It’s a bit hard for foam to repair a tire that goes out at speed on the freeway.
I purchased a used OEM 19″ wheel and tire to use as a full-sized spare. I’m also getting a space saver jack/tool kit that will all fit into the rear tire well. While the added weight isn’t going to help fuel economy, there is something about having a REAL tire to use as a spare.
2 responses to “Full-Sized Spare Tire”
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Did the spare fit in the trunk alright? I have a GXP with 19×8 rims. Wondering if a full spare will fit in the wheel well, real well?
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Yes, the 19″ Sport wheel fit into the trunk perfectly. There is also room for a jack and other tools. Pace Performance has a kit that has everything you may need.
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