Spare wheel/tire for big brake kit?

[fasteddy]

Thanks for the input Guys. I ordered a 17" spare for a 2004 STI.

I will get a tire once I confirm fitment of the wheel.

Just a little info on spares:

Tire ********** Size ******* Diameter ****** % from stock spare

Stock spare **** 135/80/16 *** 622.4

Stock wheel is**** 215/45/17 *** 625.3 ***** .05%

Optional tire size**** 225/45/17 *** 634.3 ***** 1.9%


Optional Spare **** 125/80/17 *** 631.8 ****** % from optional spare

Stock wheel **** 215/45/17 *** 625.5 ***** 1%

Optional tire size **** 225/45/17 *** 634.30 ***** .04%


So in the end the optional spare is closer in diameter to the optional tires(225's which I run in the summer) that the stock spare is to the stock wheel.

In any case I agree that running any spare on the back for very long would not be a good idea, but the optional spare is still closer in diameter to the the 225 than the stock spare is to the 225 (1% vs 1.9%).

Pat

[lamawithonel]

If you have the money, Braid might be able to help. They make 17 and 18 inch form flow wheels as narrow as 4 inches with custom offsets and bolt patterns, including the concave beauty below. As a form flow wheel, it should be a little lighter than the steel spares, too. To be honest, though, I've never done this myself. They might not fit and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a minimum order.

http://www.braidusa.com/comp_cast.htm

[fasteddy]

Originally Posted by mav1178

You can also look for old 5-100 bolt pattern Subaru w/ large(r) calipers, those may have spares that will work.

Edit: 2004 WRX STi was the only STi w/ 5-100 bolt pattern.

-alex

Hey, thanks again for this tip. I picked up a spare from a 2004 STI and it clears the brakes!!!

Pat

[GTO2BRZ]

Hey Pat (same Pat / "fasteddy" as the LS1GTO forum?). Glad you found a spare that worked out for ya.

Not to take away from your thread but thought it might help someone in the future who's looking for an 18 inch spare option to post a link to my AP Brake thread (below).

Have a good one!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86139

[fasteddy]

Originally Posted by GTO2BRZ

Hey Pat (same Pat / "fasteddy" as the LS1GTO forum?). Glad you found a spare that worked out for ya.

Not to take away from your thread but thought it might help someone in the future who's looking for an 18 inch spare option to post a link to my AP Brake thread (below).

Have a good one!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86139

Yes, that was me. I sold the GTO in 2012. Thanks for the info!

Pat

[GTO2BRZ]

Originally Posted by fasteddy

Yes, that was me. I sold the GTO in 2012. Thanks for the info!

Pat

You're welcome. Yeah, that's funny. I still have my GTO. Too much time and money invested to sell. You have great taste in cars Pat!

See ya around...