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  1. tallen3335

    tallen3335 Karting

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    Looking for a spare wheel/tire for a 348
     
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  2. pnicholasen

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    Believe it or not, a space saver spare from a 2004 era Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable has the correct bolt pattern and will fit in the bottom of the front trunk, but you need 1 spacer to clear the front caliper and 2 to clear the rear. Safety - wise I make no guarantee, but it might mean not being stranded in the boonies for hours.
     
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    Great info, thanks!
     
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  4. ///Mike

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    Paul, I've heard that but I don't think I've ever seen a spacer size listed. Do you happen to know?
     
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    I'll try to remember when I get home tomorrow to measure mine. I seem to recall they are both 1/2" thick, but don't quote me on that.
     
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    Thanks, Paul. If it's not too much trouble and you get a free moment, I'd appreciate it. Seriously thinking to get a spare for certain road trips.
     
    ///Mike, Jun 20, 2015
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  8. ///Mike

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    Paul, thanks very much for following up on this! I was thinking to do the same thing that you've done and build a plywood floor to cover the spare, so I could keep it in the car when there was room for it, but also remove it for track days or when the entire storage space was needed.

    What I have not looked into yet is whether or not there's room for the original tire/wheel in the trunk. Have you ever test fitted yours? Otherwise, we'd have to leave either the flat tire/wheel or the passenger on the side of the road. Come to think of it, I have a loose set of stock size tires, so I can do a test fit if you haven't.

    Also, what jack do you keep in the car and have you tested it?

    Sorry to be such a pest with questions, but there are probably others interested as well and it's great stuff for the archives. Thanks again for the followup.
     
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    GTO Joe Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    What about longer wheel bolts with all those spacers? What do you use?
     
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    The flat goes on the passenger seat and you leave the wife on the side of the road, right? I actually have not tried stuffing a real wheel in the trunk. Give it a shot, but remember the tire would be flat so that helps a bit to stuff it in.
    I have a sissors jack that works OK. It's thin enough to get under the jack point even with a flat tire
     
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    The same wheel bolts work fine.
     
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    Anyone know if the spare off a 328 will fit?
     
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  13. rizzo308

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    I do believe it will fit my, 18" 355 space saver fits on my 308 and clears my big brembos perfectly.
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  14. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    +1
     
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