ruger

The new guy needs help again, was wondering the Madza RX8 still the best choice for a spare tire?
the listing I was looking were old back in 2008 and the price of the RX8 kits was alot lower than now.
I like other is trying to get something that work and still looks ok..????

FlopTop04

The main concerns are the wheel bolt pattern, wheel center hub diameter and overall tire height.

You need a wheel with the 114.5mm 5 hole bolt pattern with a 60.1 mm center hub. The factory tires are 245 40 R 18 and have a height of 25.7 inches. The mini spare should come close to that height but does not have to be exact due to the expected limited travel during spare use.

The stock SC430 spare tire is 145 70 R 17. That tire is 25.0" in height. Those tires are rare and fairly expensive. A very available alternative is the spare tire from a late model Camry. It has the correct bolt pattern and hub diameter. The mounted spare tire is 155 70 R 17. This tire is slightly wider and 25.6 inches in height. This spare will fit snugly into the trunk mounting space.

Not sure about the appearance factor. A mini spare is not fancy. While the RX 8 spare has the correct 114.5 bolt pattern and looks nice, if you like yellow, it doesn't match the silver or chrome wheels on the SC430. Additionally, it is 125 70 R 17 ( much smaller in height ) and the center hub is a lot bigger at 67.1 mm.

ruger

im not looking for a match, just a get home tire....Trying to find out what years of the madza spare will work Will build the wheel and tire into the trunk Just have to make sure Im getting the right on...Can buy a lexus one use and right size but it weight way more than the madza anyway thanks for the reply..

ruger

Would a spare for 2005 madza fit my 2004 sc430???