Replacement of Base Spare With Sports Pkg. Spare

GonGo · 08-31-2009, 03:52 PM

*edited*

Hi All,

The first mod of my Z is the exchange of the Spare Tire to the Sports Pkg 18" , so it can accomodate future upgrade to a BBK. So far I've found out the difference in the spare compartment is the following:

* Spare Tire (replaced Base Steelie 17x4"rim with 18x4" enkei Sports Wheel)

*Aditional Spacer betwen Chasis Floor and wheel (part# 84978W) *Could someone take a pic?*

* Spare tire Locking Nut? (dont find the part# and correct naming Got the longer one for sports wheel)

*There seems to be a difference between the Spare Cover, Base Spare Cover has an Soft foam Spacer Glued In to make up for the dimensions of the steel spare vs the sports.) I removed the glued soft foam spacer and the fitment is perfect.

Jason · 09-08-2009, 09:20 PM

i'll try to get a pic soon. i'm curious as to what the spare looks like on the non-sport? this is the 18" on mine:

GonGo · 09-17-2009, 09:43 AM

I think my spare is shifting under acceleration even tough the lock nut is tightened.

I would like to see the spacer between the sports spare tire and floor so i can verify part# and order to complete retrofit guide.

noodles · 09-17-2009, 06:45 PM

You know i gotta say that the sport package spare is just about the most bad a$$ spare tire i have ever seen.

Jason · 09-18-2009, 09:04 PM

right? i was shocked when i saw it was made by enkei.

JC671 · 05-15-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GonGo

*edited*

Hi All,

The first mod of my Z is the exchange of the Spare Tire to the Sports Pkg 18

Where did you buy it? (Site, link) How much did it cost?

SPOHN · 05-15-2011, 07:53 PM

You know the base spare will fit on the rear. So if you have a flat on the front you can just move the rear tire to the front and then put the spare on the rear.

JARblue · 05-18-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Messiah_671

Where did you buy it? (Site, link) How much did it cost?

I wound up with an extra spare (yes the slick sport spare) via mix up at the dealership when this happened less than 20 miles after driving it off the lot:

PM me an offer if you want. Although shipping to Guam...

08-31-2009, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
GonGo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 80 Drives: 2009 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	Replacement of Base Spare With Sports Pkg. Spare edited Hi All, The first mod of my Z is the exchange of the Spare Tire to the Sports Pkg 18" , so it can accomodate future upgrade to a BBK. So far I've found out the difference in the spare compartment is the following: * Spare Tire (replaced Base Steelie 17x4"rim with 18x4" enkei Sports Wheel) Aditional Spacer betwen Chasis Floor and wheel (part# 84978W) Could someone take a pic?* * Spare tire Locking Nut? (dont find the part# and correct naming Got the longer one for sports wheel) There seems to be a difference between the Spare Cover, Base Spare Cover has an Soft foam Spacer Glued In to make up for the dimensions of the steel spare vs the sports.) I removed the glued soft foam spacer and the fitment is perfect. Last edited by GonGo; 09-09-2009 at 03:16 PM.*

09-17-2009, 09:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
GonGo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 80 Drives: 2009 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	Could someone take pics please? I think my spare is shifting under acceleration even tough the lock nut is tightened. I would like to see the spacer between the sports spare tire and floor so i can verify part# and order to complete retrofit guide.

05-15-2011, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	You know the base spare will fit on the rear. So if you have a flat on the front you can just move the rear tire to the front and then put the spare on the rear. __________________

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09-08-2009, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 18	i'll try to get a pic soon. i'm curious as to what the spare looks like on the non-sport? this is the 18" on mine:

09-17-2009, 06:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
noodles Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCali Posts: 61 Drives: Mazda (for now) Rep Power: 17	You know i gotta say that the sport package spare is just about the most bad a$$ spare tire i have ever seen.

09-18-2009, 09:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 18	right? i was shocked when i saw it was made by enkei.