Base Spare with Akebono Brakes?

chiblk370z · 07-27-2011, 07:50 PM

I upgrade my base 370z to the Sport brake kit, and now I've realized that my spare probably won't fit. I'm hoping that someone knows how big a spacer I would need for this spare to work (and also if I'll kill myself running a spacer with a spare).

Help?

ChrisSlicks · 07-27-2011, 07:56 PM

I don't think it will work at all. You need an 18" wheel to clear the brakes. Will need to get hold of a sport spare or a good tow/repair service

chiblk370z · 07-27-2011, 08:03 PM

Damn. That's what I was afraid of... Thanks for the help Chris! Now I gotta go lube up before I head to the stealership.

I'm guessing a new spare will be PRICEY.

ChrisSlicks · 07-27-2011, 08:30 PM

Probably. It's a forged alloy wheel! No keed.

Might want to check eBay etc for a used one. Occasionally people decide to ditch the spare and go with an patch/inflation kit instead.

4r3s · 03-14-2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiblk370z

I upgrade my base 370z to the Sport brake kit, and now I've realized that my spare probably won't fit. I'm hoping that someone knows how big a spacer I would need for this spare to work (and also if I'll kill myself running a spacer with a spare).

Help?

Has anyone confirmed that the spare will no longer fit? I didn't even think about this when upgrading my brakes. Just assumed the spare tire was the same regardless of the Z package bought.

TerribleONE · 03-14-2012, 12:01 PM

the base spare will not fit.

Red__Zed · 03-14-2012, 12:08 PM

I've tried it, doesn't fit. You can often find one in the classifieds here, ad there are a couple good options from tirerack for ~$100

MACSIMIZER · 03-14-2012, 12:12 PM

If you have a flat on the front rotate the rear tire to the front and run the spare on the rear, it will fit on the rear.

I think.

Red__Zed · 03-14-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACSIMIZER

If you have a flat on the front rotate the rear tire to the front and run the spare on the rear, it will fit on the rear.

I think.

I do not believe so.

07-27-2011, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
chiblk370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 14 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Base Spare with Akebono Brakes? I upgrade my base 370z to the Sport brake kit, and now I've realized that my spare probably won't fit. I'm hoping that someone knows how big a spacer I would need for this spare to work (and also if I'll kill myself running a spacer with a spare). Help?

07-27-2011, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I don't think it will work at all. You need an 18" wheel to clear the brakes. Will need to get hold of a sport spare or a good tow/repair service __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

07-27-2011, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Probably. It's a forged alloy wheel! No keed. Might want to check eBay etc for a used one. Occasionally people decide to ditch the spare and go with an patch/inflation kit instead. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

03-14-2012, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	the base spare will not fit. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-14-2012, 12:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
MACSIMIZER Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 268 Drives: '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	If you have a flat on the front rotate the rear tire to the front and run the spare on the rear, it will fit on the rear. I think. Last edited by MACSIMIZER; 03-14-2012 at 12:17 PM.

07-27-2011, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
chiblk370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 14 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Damn. That's what I was afraid of... Thanks for the help Chris! Now I gotta go lube up before I head to the stealership. I'm guessing a new spare will be PRICEY.

03-14-2012, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	I've tried it, doesn't fit. You can often find one in the classifieds here, ad there are a couple good options from tirerack for ~$100

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