Zmanco Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I'm getting ready to take an extended road trip in the Z and figure I should have a spare that fits. I seem to remember someone saying that a Honda 15" compact spare would clear the Toyota 4x4 vented brake upgrade, but I'm not finding anything searching. Anyone know which spares (likely to be in a JY) would clear the bigger brakes and still fit in the spare tire wheel well in the back? BTW, can't just swap front and rear since I have the 240sx upgrade in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I would like to know again myself. What I remember reading is a spare from a certain year of Maxima works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 On my 260Z the stock Z spare wheel will clear the Z31 vented rotor with the wide Toyota caliper setup. I’m not just repeating that statement, I have actually verified it. My spare is 5†wide. The diameter of the spare is not relevant. Besides, people seem to forget that all you really need is a spare tire/wheel that will fit on the rear which usually remains unmodified with regards to brakes. So if you have a flat on a front tire you can move a rear wheel to the front and use the spare at the rear. More of a hassle, but doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknc90 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Zcarnut... BTW, can't just swap front and rear since I have the 240sx upgrade in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Before I sold my spare (73) I tried a test fit and it failed on both front and back. I'm afraid out here in Colorado finding a spare from a '74 is likely impossible. How are others with brake upgrades dealing with spare tires (besides just not having one)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 For the record the stock early Z spare fits over the smaller solid rotor toyota 4x4 s12 calipers. (Not that you won't have problems with it locking up really quick..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 ....I seem to remember someone saying that a Honda 15" compact spare would clear the Toyota 4x4 vented brake upgrade, but I'm not finding anything searching..... highly unlikely, since almost all hondas are 4x100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK280z Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Early 80's rear drive Maxima's came with a 16 inch compact spare. I remember reading on this Forum that it will clear rear 240sx upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 highly unlikely, since almost all hondas are 4x100 Not Accords. They are 4x114.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyfast1 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I've got a spare that came off I think an early Maxima (Sorry don't remember the year). It's 16" and fairly narrow. it clears my 240sx calipers with no problem. Will not work on the front of mine though because I'm running Wilwoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I've got a spare that came off I think an early Maxima (Sorry don't remember the year). It's 16" and fairly narrow. it clears my 240sx calipers with no problem. Will not work on the front of mine though because I'm running Wilwoods. First gen Maximas(80-84) came in two forms. 4 door sedan(IRS) and a station wagon(solid axle). Do you know if the spare is any different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Not Accords. They are 4x114.3 haha, thanks! i forgot that there were 4-lug accords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 I went to the JY today and found a compact spare from a 93 Hyundai elantra that fits, at least the rear. The center hole is too small to fit over the front hub. Unfortunately with the LSD I'm not happy about the idea of having the smaller spare on one side, but I suppose in an emergency it will get me to a place where I can get the original tire repaired/replaced. With a little luck I won't need it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 cool good news! Ive been seeing alot of elantras in the yards lately! How was the last track meet Daniel?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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