spare rim

[screamingstang]

could i use my spare rim as a front runner...

im rolling on 20's and i dont have front runner but i do have 17x9 with m/t with dr's...so q? is could i use my spare rims as a front runner? im loow in cash rite know and cant afford weld skinnies...so help me out guys

 

[stkjock]

I'll presume you mean the spare tire rim, its been tried, the concern I'd have is that the tires on them are only rated for 50mph or so, if you swapped on a better set of tires IMO you'll be fine.

 

[screamingstang]

I'll presume you mean the spare tire rim, its been tried, the concern I'd have is that the tires on them are only rated for 50mph or so, if you swapped on a better set of tires IMO you'll be fine.

yes sir you are correct..ok so im going to swap them with diffrent tire? what kind? rated at what?

 

[Haze28]

I've heard that some tracks wont let you run with them, even with a better tire. Plus those spare rims are heavy as hell...

 

[screamingstang]

I've heard that some tracks wont let you run with them, even with a better tire. Plus those spare rims are heavy as hell...

i dont think they are alot heavier then my 20's..lol..

 

[rojizostang]

the spare rims arent that heavy...although i haven't weighed them, they're no where near what my stockers weigh.

i've been debating doing this. i've looked at buying either a 205/50/17 or 215/55/17 tire...iirc....you can pick them up used on ebay fairly inexpensively. most of them have a w speed rating, which is more than good enough. the only thing holding me back is i just don't want the car to look ghetto....if you know what i mean

i even purchased the spare rim already. the spare rim is 5 inches wide, fwiw. i had it measured with a set of calilpers at discount tire.

 

[screamingstang]

the spare rims arent that heavy...although i haven't weighed them, they're no where near what my stockers weigh.

i've been debating doing this. i've looked at buying either a 205/50/17 or 215/55/17 tire...iirc....you can pick them up used on ebay fairly inexpensively. most of them have a w speed rating, which is more than good enough. the only thing holding me back is i just don't want the car to look ghetto....if you know what i mean

i even purchased the spare rim already. the spare rim is 5 inches wide, fwiw. i had it measured with a set of calilpers at discount tire.

imo i dont care if it looks ghetto its saving me from buying welds or some kind of front runners...so that being said im going to purchase another stock spare rims and W rated tires thanks...

 

[Freaknazty]

i got one sitting at the house if interested just make a offer on it ....it's brand new never mounted

 

[jerrytubbs1]

Spare rim/tire is 28lbs.

 

[2005mach1]

I have this
spare 17" wheel with M and H 26x4.5x17 = 19 lbs

 

[rojizostang]

I have this
spare 17" wheel with M and H 26x4.5x17 = 19 lbs

hey....post a pic if you can, i'd like to see what that looks like on the car...what did that tire cost, iydm telling

iydm
if you don't mind

 

[screamingstang]

hey....post a pic if you can, i'd like to see what that looks like on the car...what did that tire cost, iydm telling

iydm
if you don't mind

x2 post a pic pls...

 

[Charlie Sheen]

I have this
spare 17" wheel with M and H 26x4.5x17 = 19 lbs

I spoke with John at M&H about doing that. He advised it was a big no-no. Probably not as safe as running the dinky spare as is.

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10399

 

[2005mach1]

I told john what I was doing and he didn't say anything about not doing it
tire is M and H 26x4.5x17=303 for both mounted and balanced

19 lbs. each-stock bullets and tires are 47 lbs.
here are some pics

 

[rojizostang]

so i guess the next question is they let you pass tech at the track with that tire and wheel combo?

i'd hate to spend $300 on skinnies and have them toss me out the gate

for another $160 or so summit or jet stars are available without issue....i'm kinda torn

 

[Rygen]

I know a guy who ran the spares with M&H skinnies at private rentals and tnt's a few years back. If you are worried about tech, Summit has the 15x4's on sale for 80 bucks. That and a 15 dollar spacer and you are in business.

 

[2005mach1]

so i guess the next question is they let you pass tech at the track with that tire and wheel combo?

i'd hate to spend $300 on skinnies and have them toss me out the gate

for another $160 or so summit or jet stars are available without issue....i'm kinda torn

I have not run at the track yet

 

[rojizostang]

i'm kinda kickin around several things....lt's, skinnies, or maybe a bmr k member...trying to put the money where it'll have the most effect...without going fi...too many motors going kaboom

i had thought about going from the 4.33's to 4.56's...but after last week's highway driving, i think 4.33's are about the limit for me