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Re: Space-saver spare

To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Space-saver spare
From: Mike Poorboy <bitterrootprop@nidlink.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 10:12:31 -0700

Thomas Walter wrote:

> Gary,
>
> I pulled one out of TOYOTA CELICA.  14" size tires are original on
> the Celica, and I did put the space saver on the car to check the
> front brake caliper/lines cleared. Worked fine.
>
> Any REAR WHEEL DRIVE Nissan or Toyota with at least 14" wheels on
> the car should have the correct bolt pattern. Still I would recommend
> putting it on, and spinning the tire to make sure you have enough
> clearance.
>
> Also it is handy to learn how to "pack" the spare tire space with
> seldom used emergency items (I have a spare fuel pump, 6' fuel line,
> heater line caps, throttle cable, duct tape, etc all packed into
> the little room there is. It stays in the roadster, and if I need
> to get to them, yes I have to unpack everything... but it will
> be there when I need it.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom

Great idea Tom,
Now would anybody like an original spare tire and wheel, never touched
the ground, and still as the blue over the side walls?

Just kidding! or maybe I'm not!

Mike
SRL 311 11714
SRL 311 09466


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