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Post By Cobrajames
07-25-2014, 08:28 PM
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Spare tire
Does anyone carry a spare tire ? This sounds stupid but is there a donut type spare that could go 50 miles or so ?
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07-26-2014, 09:55 AM
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I wonder if that would be possible with the staggered tire sizes?
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07-26-2014, 10:03 AM
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Just carry two cans of fix a flat.....
Kevin.....
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07-26-2014, 12:44 PM
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Ditto on the Fix-a-Flat or you can check with Cobra Restorers to see if they can fix one up like this for your car.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000027b |
07-26-2014, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rbmack5
This sounds stupid
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Correct!!! Ding, ding, ding!!!! 
Forgive me but these forum questions are getting ridiculous...car washing, going out in the rain, what brand of oil to use, etc...
These are only replica fiberglass kit cars that are assembled by others with all just bolt-on stuff...nothing special or unique. Does one need a recommendation for everything or can one think for themselves?
Sign off for awhile...
Last edited by cbreez; 07-26-2014 at 05:05 PM..
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07-26-2014, 05:01 PM
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I have two cans of flat fix in the trunk for 12 years (41,000 miles).
I need to check them to see if they are good. 
Dwight
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07-26-2014, 10:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cbreez
Correct!!! Ding, ding, ding!!!!
Forgive me but these forum questions are getting ridiculous...car washing, going out in the rain, what brand of oil to use, etc...
These are only replica fiberglass kit cars that are assembled by others with all just bolt-on stuff...nothing special or unique. Does one need a recommendation for everything or can one think for themselves?
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Cbreez,
I kind of thought that one of the reasons for being involved in this forum was to be able to ask questions or ask for help from other members to get reasonable advise or suggestions. Members knowledge and capabilities vary tremendously and only improve with help from other knowledgable forum members. Maybe you could try to be one of the helpful ones or just take your own final advise. |
07-27-2014, 03:16 AM
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I sometimes carry a front spare, which would also work for the rear as I have no front/rear stagger. Fits nicely in SPF trunk. Also carry several fix a flat cans. What about a jack? Anyone have a suggestion?
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07-27-2014, 03:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vatdevil
I sometimes carry a front spare, which would also work for the rear as I have no front/rear stagger. Fits nicely in SPF trunk. Also carry several fix a flat cans. What about a jack? Anyone have a suggestion?
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While that works, the staggered sizes will burn out the LSD is a short distance! The differing diameters will overheat the clutch pack in short order and cost a LOT more than a tow! |
07-27-2014, 05:54 AM
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Cbreez,
I kind of thought that one of the reasons for being involved in this forum was to be able to ask questions or ask for help from other members to get reasonable advise or suggestions. Members knowledge and capabilities vary tremendously and only improve with help from other knowledgable forum members. Maybe you could try to be one of the helpful ones or just take your own final advise. |
the word is advice... |
07-27-2014, 06:46 AM
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I have a skinny spare that Phil (pse) made for me. Has something like a VW tire on it. Not a stupid question.
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07-27-2014, 08:38 AM
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Tire Rack sells the Continental tire inflator kit that was used on the 2007 and up GT500 and I think Ford GT:
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...nce+and+Safety
It can be used as compressor or to add fix-a-flat and then fill tire |
07-27-2014, 08:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
While that works, the staggered sizes will burn out the LSD is a short distance! The differing diameters will overheat the clutch pack in short order and cost a LOT more than a tow!
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I run same height tire front and rear .....and a mechanical TrueTrac. But an LSD run a short distance with different height tires shouldn't hurt it. |
07-27-2014, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Cobrajames
Cbreez,
I kind of thought that one of the reasons for being involved in this forum was to be able to ask questions or ask for help from other members to get reasonable advise or suggestions. Members knowledge and capabilities vary tremendously and only improve with help from other knowledgable forum members. Maybe you could try to be one of the helpful ones or just take your own final advise. |
Cobra James,
Don't pay Cbreez any mind, if you read his posts you will quickly come to the conclusion that he has no friends or life and exists solely to make other peoples lives miserable.
Kevin..... |
07-28-2014, 03:06 AM
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The only problem with fix a flat is if you hit something and slash the sidewall. Fix a flat is messy stuff. If you know where the leak is, you could plug it. I'll be getting a skinny space saver tyre, with 2 stud patterns. My front and rear pattern is different. Just make sure your rear tyre fits in the boot [trunk]
JD
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08-06-2014, 08:15 AM
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I carry a plug kit and spare air (not fix a flat). The other thing is a AAA card with free towing just in case it is worse then a tire.
Fix a flat is messy stuff that really sucks when you take the old tire off and it dumps sticky, gooey stuff all over your nice rim.
Cbreez is a grump just ignore him ...I can't figure out why he still checks this site he is never happy.
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08-06-2014, 08:53 AM
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I carry a tire plug kit and a 12v compressor. Also have a jack if needed. Finding a small leak to plug is easier with some soapy water in a spray bottle so I have a small one in the trunk. So far, no flat but I've used the soapy water several times to clean bugs off the windshield. Hate looking through bug guts.
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08-06-2014, 09:28 AM
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For staggered cars, carry the rear size, which can be used for the front in a pinch since they rotate independently . For a jack, I would use a scissors jack with long folding crank, use it under suspension as opposed to frame where possible.
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