Where can I get a space saver wheel from? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ravine · 07-08-2012, 02:58 AM

Hey guys,

I've been to a few car audio joints and have come to the conclusion that if I want a decent system and as much boot space as possible, I need to get rid of the full size spare and replace it with a space saver.

So....do I need a specific one for the 86 or can I go somewhere like Bob Jane and pick one up?

Cheers

TonyJZX · 07-08-2012, 03:27 AM

well you obviously need one for a subaru that has the 5 x 100 wheel pattern

best off hitting the import compliancer shops and maybe wreckers?

Gir · 07-08-2012, 03:31 AM

I'm probably going to change mine too. How hard would it be to get the japanses/american boot floor? Is it just carpet, or is it a solid floor?

fuddbutter · 07-08-2012, 03:35 AM

http://slime.com.au/what-spair-kit-is-best-for-me/

Just get that, saves weight too.
also means you can use the spare wheel well for the sub and keep the centre of gravity down.

JiB · 07-08-2012, 03:39 AM

space saver is the way to go, tire in can stuff doesnt seem very reliable

TonyJZX · 07-08-2012, 03:40 AM

i dont have a problem with these^^^ but be aware they will stuff a tyre that may be fixable and if you have a large hole it won't help

i personally would not use such a thing on say a trip from Syd. to Canberra for example

for city use and where you have roadside service you dont need a spare tyre or 'fix a flat' can at all

450hp/tonne · 07-08-2012, 07:45 AM

Why not mount the sub INSIDE the spare wheel, as they do with the European JBL Premium Audio System

Nafe · 07-08-2012, 09:15 AM

I was thinking exactly that, because the mazda premium sound is the same

Skorov · 07-08-2012, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 450hp/tonne

Why not mount the sub INSIDE the spare wheel, as they do with the European JBL Premium Audio System

Interesting! I'm having trouble imagining how that would work. Have you got a photo lying around?

450hp/tonne · 07-08-2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skorov

Interesting! I'm having trouble imagining how that would work. Have you got a photo lying around?

The diagram was taken from this accessory installation manual. Couldn't find a photo of the sub sorry.

russv · 07-08-2012, 01:05 PM

How come you guys from Oz get the full size spares while we Yanks get the crappy space savers? At least we get a spare, unlike Bimmer owners.

Z86 · 07-08-2012, 06:57 PM

Check some of these out

Found them on ryda.com.au

Gir · 07-08-2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russv

How come you guys from Oz get the full size spares while we Yanks get the crappy space savers? At least we get a spare, unlike Bimmer owners.

We loose a good amount of boot space, and the flat boot floor for that full size. I'd much prefer a space saver.

Skorov · 07-08-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z86

Check some of these out

Found them on ryda.com.au

How odd! I'd have to question how good the output is with these kinds of subs.

Also, Ryda sucks. I've had very unpleasant experiences with them.

07-08-2012, 02:58 AM	#1
Ravine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Red FT-86 GTS Auto Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 144 Thanks: 16 Thanked 91 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Where can I get a space saver wheel from? Hey guys, I've been to a few car audio joints and have come to the conclusion that if I want a decent system and as much boot space as possible, I need to get rid of the full size spare and replace it with a space saver. So....do I need a specific one for the 86 or can I go somewhere like Bob Jane and pick one up? Cheers

07-08-2012, 03:35 AM	#4
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07-08-2012, 03:27 AM	#2
TonyJZX Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: VN Commode Location: Sydney Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	well you obviously need one for a subaru that has the 5 x 100 wheel pattern best off hitting the import compliancer shops and maybe wreckers?

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TonyJZX Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: VN Commode Location: Sydney Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i dont have a problem with these^^^ but be aware they will stuff a tyre that may be fixable and if you have a large hole it won't help i personally would not use such a thing on say a trip from Syd. to Canberra for example for city use and where you have roadside service you dont need a spare tyre or 'fix a flat' can at all

07-08-2012, 07:45 AM	#7
450hp/tonne Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2011 Corolla Ascent Sport Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 99 Thanks: 3 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why not mount the sub INSIDE the spare wheel, as they do with the European JBL Premium Audio System

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Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was thinking exactly that, because the mazda premium sound is the same

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Z86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Auto in Pegasus White Location: Perth Posts: 217 Thanks: 4 Thanked 74 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Check some of these out Found them on ryda.com.au

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