[DeTomaso] spare tire/wheel

[Mike Drew]

Konrad,

Now with that additional data point, that’s a viable option. 

Julian’s suggestion for a junkyard spare is a good one BUT test-fit it to make sure it will clear your brakes, both front and rear.

Mike

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> On Dec 4, 2021, at 17:33, Konrad Szwab <kszwab at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>    My car has the luggage rack, I could tie down the flat tire there in an
>   emergency while running w the spareA
> 
>   On Sat, Dec 4, 2021, 7:30 PM Julian Kift <[1]julian_kift at hotmail.com>
>   wrote:
> 
>   A can of tire sealant, tire plug set and a AAA card.A  Even if you
>   carry a space saver spare, you still have to find room for the full
>   size tire your removed, on my GT5 that's a challenge if on a trip with
>   a passenger.
>   If you really want peace of mind, I'd suggest get a modern 5x4.5 space
>   saver tire, plenty available at your local Pick 'N' Pull yard. Not
>   knowing what wheel/tire combination you are running I'd suggest get one
>   with approximately the same average overall tire diameter.
>   Julian
>     __________________________________________________________________
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>   From: DeTomaso <[2]detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf
>   of Konrad Szwab <[3]kszwab at gmail.com>
>   Sent: Saturday, December 4, 2021 4:58 PM
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>   <[5]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
>   Subject: [DeTomaso] spare tire/wheel
>   A
>   Many years ago, sadly my father threw away the spare tire/wheel.
>   What would be the recommendation for a spare tire/wheel/jack for the'73
>   ?
>   Thanks,
>   Konrad
> 
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