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LA_phantom_240 · 08-13-2008, 10:29 PM

Anyone know who carries spare tires for an s14 donut? Mine is shredded from the previous owner, and I can't get the numbers off the sidewall. What size is it supposed to be?

idahotuner · 08-13-2008, 10:46 PM

be baller and roll with out haha

I10cruiser · 08-13-2008, 10:53 PM

just buy a pair of stockers for cheap

EDacIouSX · 08-13-2008, 10:55 PM

i can tell you tomorrow night if no one does.

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Originally Posted by idahotuner

be baller and roll with out haha

i guess that means im a baller.

LA_phantom_240 · 08-13-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by I10cruiser

just buy a pair of stockers for cheap

Can't. Need vertical trunk space.

And I would roll without a spare... except having a tire blow up isn't cool when you don't have a spare in your daily driver. In fact, my s14 is my only vehicle.

MikeisNissan · 08-13-2008, 11:08 PM

no spare here!

Slammed180 · 08-13-2008, 11:13 PM

I don't suppose a S13 spare would be the same would it?
or a R32 spare? I've got both lying around, I could check if it'd help.

LA_phantom_240 · 08-13-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed180

I don't suppose a S13 spare would be the same would it?
or a R32 spare? I've got both lying around, I could check if it'd help.

R32 may be a match, but my s14 is an SE, so a 4 lugger won't be the same.

Pank · 08-13-2008, 11:15 PM

i BET an FC spare is the same size. i'll check mine when i go smoke

edit: nvm, no clue where it is

Mikey88 · 08-13-2008, 11:17 PM

yah fc spares work haha and fds i used my buddies fd spare (gay little yellow thing) and its the same bolt pattern but it looks gay as fuck

Slammed180 · 08-13-2008, 11:20 PM

R32: 145/80/16
S13: 135/90/15

Hope that helps.

LA_phantom_240 · 08-13-2008, 11:21 PM

Lol mine is yellow and gay as fuck. I'm gonna paint it with some gay stripes to make it even more gay as fuck...

Or have it powdercoated hot pink metallic....

Mikey88 · 08-13-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LA_phantom_240

Lol mine is yellow and gay as fuck. I'm gonna paint it with some gay stripes to make it even more gay as fuck...

Or have it powdercoated hot pink metallic....

haha this made me laugh

Gnnr · 08-13-2008, 11:46 PM

This is what it says in my '95 S14 FSM

T125/70D15
TT35/80D15
T125/90D16

It says the 16 was an optional spare size.

driven_ · 08-13-2008, 11:53 PM

i can check tomorrow morning.

silviaguy240 · 08-13-2008, 11:59 PM

how about get a full size spare??? can probably get a used rim/tire combo for less than a new donut with mount and balance.

vespaman · 08-14-2008, 12:41 AM

what about 300zx??
it's fit and clear z32 caliper.

zugoi · 08-14-2008, 12:46 AM

Thats true but if it doesnt flip the spare around and mount it that way. BALLLLLER FLUSHNESS

Pank · 08-14-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by zugoi

Thats true but if it doesnt flip the spare around and mount it that way. BALLLLLER FLUSHNESS

looks as such

Firestorm · 08-14-2008, 01:01 AM

that reminds me, i'm still driving my 4 lug donut around, even tho i went 5-lug in april... but what the hell...more weight on rear axle = more traction

Leetheslacker · 08-14-2008, 02:04 AM

my s14 one was yellow.

i made it into pacman.

dahbeeed · 08-14-2008, 02:08 AM

no spare here....thats what AAA is for.

DreamN · 08-14-2008, 02:59 AM

you could roll without a spare and just keep a patch kit with you instead. that's what I have. actually plugged up two holes caused by nails on one tire. rolled around for an hour, no leaks whatsoever.

I think I picked mine up at autozone.

hustlervibes · 08-14-2008, 03:56 AM

I just run a patch kit myself. I had to use it once on my tires and they held up fine for 4 months with no leaks and even went above 100 mph on a couple of occasions. And if you need something more than a patch kit that's what AAA is for, oh and also to fill up your tire after putting the patch on.

DreamN · 08-14-2008, 04:03 AM

^ for that you get one of those portable air pumps

They're pretty cheap too, just takes awhile.

LA_phantom_240 · 08-14-2008, 06:23 AM

I don't have AAA. Maybe I should look into membership lol. A patch kit doesn't work when your wheels were previously ran on a car with a bunch of camber and so the sidewall splits at the top cause they're so worn....

Icy13 · 08-14-2008, 07:20 AM

^^That would be a job for new tires sir :-P

But in all seriousness, I would say a patch kit is just fine considering that is all that shipped with the OEM mazda rx-8. On top of that, though, I was wondering how the patch kit rolls with lifetime warranty on tires provided by shops like NTB?

and what did you do with the extra space in the trunk? I was thinking sub at some point, but w/e.

sncs14 · 08-14-2008, 10:31 AM

Went five lug four years ago and gave the spare to the guy that bought the old wheels. Never kept a spare in the well since.

projectRDM · 08-14-2008, 10:37 AM

OE S14 5lug spare clears Z32 brakes also, remember the cars overseas had those brakes stock so the spare has to clear them.

The early Z32 spares are nice, TT ones are aluminum, very slick, while the early NAs are steel and collapsible, they came with a can of to inflate it. I have one of each, can't decide which one to keep. They're both a little taller and raise the board up a bit, but fit fine. With the collapsible one you have more room for storage too. Later Z32s were just like the S14, big steel wheel with a inflated tire.

The S14 spares come in two colors, 95-96 spares are yellow, 97-98s are black.

I also carry a plug kit and air compressor, you never know what can happen.

Gnnr · 08-14-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dahbeeed

no spare here....thats what AAA is for.

So if your tire blows out and shreds a few miles from your house you'd rather call AAA instead of putting the spare on and drive home or to a Tire shop?

AAA always take for-fucking-ever to come and I'd rather only use up the available usages if I absolutely have to.

08-13-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
idahotuner Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Maries, Idaho Age: 35 Posts: 1,276 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: idahotuner Feedback Score: 17 reviews	be baller and roll with out haha __________________ My Twin Scroll Gt30r Sr22det Build

08-13-2008, 10:53 PM	#3
I10cruiser Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: los angeles Age: 35 Posts: 3,053 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: I10cruiser Feedback Score: 47 reviews	just buy a pair of stockers for cheap __________________

08-13-2008, 11:08 PM	#6
MikeisNissan Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Earth, Section 301 Posts: 3,730 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	no spare here! __________________ 因果関係の流れ

08-13-2008, 11:13 PM	#7
Slammed180 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Age: 37 Posts: 1,445 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I don't suppose a S13 spare would be the same would it? or a R32 spare? I've got both lying around, I could check if it'd help. __________________ Blow me, bitches.

08-13-2008, 11:15 PM	#9
Pank Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 41 Posts: 3,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i BET an FC spare is the same size. i'll check mine when i go smoke edit: nvm, no clue where it is __________________ high performance driveway photography zenki s14---v8 fc rx7 my crappy flickr page (drift cars whoo)

08-13-2008, 11:17 PM	#10
Mikey88 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Somewhere in California Age: 35 Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yah fc spares work haha and fds i used my buddies fd spare (gay little yellow thing) and its the same bolt pattern but it looks gay as fuck

08-13-2008, 11:20 PM	#11
Slammed180 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Age: 37 Posts: 1,445 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	R32: 145/80/16 S13: 135/90/15 Hope that helps. __________________ Blow me, bitches.

08-13-2008, 11:46 PM	#14
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is what it says in my '95 S14 FSM T125/70D15 TT35/80D15 T125/90D16 It says the 16 was an optional spare size. __________________

08-13-2008, 11:53 PM	#15
driven_ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 31 Posts: 884 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i can check tomorrow morning. __________________ Find me on MR2oc!

08-13-2008, 11:59 PM	#16
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 35 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	how about get a full size spare??? can probably get a used rim/tire combo for less than a new donut with mount and balance. __________________

08-14-2008, 12:41 AM	#17
vespaman Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 781 Trader Rating: (64) Rides Gallery: vespaman Feedback Score: 64 reviews	what about 300zx?? it's fit and clear z32 caliper.

08-14-2008, 12:46 AM	#18
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats true but if it doesnt flip the spare around and mount it that way. BALLLLLER FLUSHNESS __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

08-14-2008, 01:01 AM	#20
Firestorm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Age: 37 Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that reminds me, i'm still driving my 4 lug donut around, even tho i went 5-lug in april... but what the hell...more weight on rear axle = more traction

08-14-2008, 02:04 AM	#21
Leetheslacker Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 382 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	my s14 one was yellow. i made it into pacman.

08-14-2008, 02:08 AM	#22
dahbeeed Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area - Sunnyvale Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	no spare here....thats what AAA is for. __________________

08-14-2008, 02:59 AM	#23
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	you could roll without a spare and just keep a patch kit with you instead. that's what I have. actually plugged up two holes caused by nails on one tire. rolled around for an hour, no leaks whatsoever. I think I picked mine up at autozone. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

08-14-2008, 03:56 AM	#24
hustlervibes Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Rep Power: ∞ Age: 35 Posts: 2,453 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just run a patch kit myself. I had to use it once on my tires and they held up fine for 4 months with no leaks and even went above 100 mph on a couple of occasions. And if you need something more than a patch kit that's what AAA is for, oh and also to fill up your tire after putting the patch on.

08-14-2008, 04:03 AM	#25
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	^ for that you get one of those portable air pumps They're pretty cheap too, just takes awhile. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

08-14-2008, 07:20 AM	#27
Icy13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 308 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: Icy13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^^That would be a job for new tires sir :-P But in all seriousness, I would say a patch kit is just fine considering that is all that shipped with the OEM mazda rx-8. On top of that, though, I was wondering how the patch kit rolls with lifetime warranty on tires provided by shops like NTB? and what did you do with the extra space in the trunk? I was thinking sub at some point, but w/e.

08-14-2008, 10:31 AM	#28
sncs14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas Age: 41 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: sncs14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Went five lug four years ago and gave the spare to the guy that bought the old wheels. Never kept a spare in the well since.

08-14-2008, 10:37 AM	#29
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 50 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	OE S14 5lug spare clears Z32 brakes also, remember the cars overseas had those brakes stock so the spare has to clear them. The early Z32 spares are nice, TT ones are aluminum, very slick, while the early NAs are steel and collapsible, they came with a can of to inflate it. I have one of each, can't decide which one to keep. They're both a little taller and raise the board up a bit, but fit fine. With the collapsible one you have more room for storage too. Later Z32s were just like the S14, big steel wheel with a inflated tire. The S14 spares come in two colors, 95-96 spares are yellow, 97-98s are black. I also carry a plug kit and air compressor, you never know what can happen. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com