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NEexpat · 01-30-2014, 10:08 PM

^Nook, sorry about that mate, I should have added that the CTScott told me a full size would fit but stick up out of the tire bay so I opted for the Compressor/plug option.

I've got that area pretty organized in there and I really wanted it all to remain flat.

There is a car in my neighborhood that has been running around with a doughnut on for about 2 months now, and in the snow.

I just wanted some sort of method that would get me going again without any fuss or delay and then get me to the nearest service or tire place.

nookandcrannycar · 01-30-2014, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NEexpat

^Nook, sorry about that mate, I should have added that the CTScott told me a full size would fit but stick up out of the tire bay so I opted for the Compressor/plug option.

^^^^^ Thanks, and thanks to CTScott for providing you with the information in the first place. What would be the best avenue re obtaining a 5th OEM 15" steelie ?

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There is a car in my neighborhood that has been running around with a doughnut on for about 2 months now, and in the snow.

The AAA guy told me not to go over 40 MPH on that tire.

CTScott · 01-30-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

^^^^^ Thanks, and thanks to CTScott for providing you with the information in the first place. What would be the best avenue re obtaining a 5th OEM 15" steelie ?

The AAA guy told me not to go over 40 MPH on that tire.

I happen to have one OEM steelie on hand and it even has a decent OEM Bridgestone tire on it.

LOL on the guy driving around on the donut. I have been seeing one myself (on a full size Chevy sedan) every morning for the past two weeks at Starbucks. I guess the guy can't afford to get the original one fixed after spending $4 a day on coffee.

nookandcrannycar · 02-22-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

I happen to have one OEM steelie on hand and it even has a decent OEM Bridgestone tire on it.

LOL on the guy driving around on the donut. I have been seeing one myself (on a full size Chevy sedan) every morning for the past two weeks at Starbucks. I guess the guy can't afford to get the original one fixed after spending $4 a day on coffee.

I got the notice in my box this last Wednesday that the rim+tire had arrived. I didn't look up the tracking number you provided (to know when to expect it), but (via FedEx ground) delivery seemed very speedy

! More tread on the tire than I expected

!...I won't have to wait (until the 'new re the flat tire' tire comes off re a new set of 4) to put the rim to use. What causes the....for lack of a better term -- 'rust circles' (I noticed the same thing on a pic of Bronsin's Yaris re his very recent accident) ? Harsh winters? Only places with harsh winters and certain road treatment? I'm not concerned (I know you wouldn't sell anyone anything you deemed unsafe), I'm just curious. As an ex-girlfriend used to say....an inquiring mind wants to know

. (others besides CTScott also welcome to answer

)

CTScott · 02-22-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I got the notice in my box this last Wednesday that the rim+tire had arrived. I didn't look up the tracking number you provided (to know when to expect it), but (via FedEx ground) delivery seemed very speedy

! More tread on the tire than I expected

!...I won't have to wait (until the 'new re the flat tire' tire comes off re a new set of 4) to put the rim to use. What causes the....for lack of a better term -- 'rust circles' (I noticed the same thing on a pic of Bronsin's Yaris re his very recent accident) ? Harsh winters? Only places with harsh winters and certain road treatment? I'm not concerned (I know you wouldn't sell anyone anything you deemed unsafe), I'm just curious. As an ex-girlfriend used to say....an inquiring mind wants to know

. (others besides CTScott also welcome to answer

)

That rim actually came off a California car. The circles on that one are where the paint got sandblasted off the rim in between the areas covered by the hubcap.

nookandcrannycar · 02-22-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

That rim actually came off a California car. The circles on that one are where the paint got sandblasted off the rim in between the areas covered by the hubcap.

Thanks

!

bronsin · 01-31-2014, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NEexpat

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There is a car in my neighborhood that has been running around with a doughnut on for about 2 months now, and in the snow.

Ive been toying with the idea of getting four donuts for free at the junk yard and running them (I only drive less than 5000 miles a year now)

Free tires for life!

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NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	^Nook, sorry about that mate, I should have added that the CTScott told me a full size would fit but stick up out of the tire bay so I opted for the Compressor/plug option. I've got that area pretty organized in there and I really wanted it all to remain flat. There is a car in my neighborhood that has been running around with a doughnut on for about 2 months now, and in the snow. I just wanted some sort of method that would get me going again without any fuss or delay and then get me to the nearest service or tire place.