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Old 06-02-02, 10:25 PM
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Default Does the spare tire fit if you have Supra TT / RMM Big Brakes ? ? ?

NO ! ! !

I just tried to fit my factory 17" spare on my RMM brakes. The wheel hit the caliper before I could even see the studs poke through the holes ! I don't think a spacer will work unless it is an inch thick and then I 'd worry about the tire rubbing the fender.

If you've got the same width wheels F & R and you experience a flat tire in the front, you can just put the spare in the rear and swap it with the front.

If you have staggered wheel widths like 19 x 10 rears, you're scr$wed.

Can someone verify if a stock wheel from a Supra TT has the correct offset for the GS? Also, what type of spare comes on the TT, is it a steel wheel or alloy?

I'll be searching the junkyards next weekend unless anyone has a better idea.


PS - My 17" 5 spoke spare has zero miles on it and I'll bet others have this situation too. If 4 of us can get together, maybe we can do a "Group Sell" and find a home for our spares on E-bay and split the proceeds 4 ways.




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Old 06-03-02, 06:48 AM
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I used the SupraTT spare. It's a steel wheel with small temp. use tire. I have driven with this spare for a week without any problems.
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well not in regards to the TT brake upgrade, but when I upgraded my rims I ordered 5 so that I had an extra just in case...lucky thing too because they discontinued my wheels. In With a matching spare, even in a staggered setup you'd be okay (temporarily).
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The Supra TT stock wheels fit the GS fine.

I have a 17" front for my spare...still need a tire though
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OK Thanks ALL ! !

I'll scour the junk yards and the supra forums for either a space saver or factory front wheel.




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Hey RMMGS4.....if you only find that anyone is selling the front supra rims as a pair, I'll buy the other one. Keep me posted.
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You got it.

I'll be lookin over the next 2 or 3 weeks.


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