Wanted: Spare wheel wide-5

The loose nut behind the wheel needs a spare rim.

Older 4" or 4.5", just to mount a skinny spare on. Spyder has different front and rear sizes, so that's why I want a skinny "just in case" spare. I am thinking a 145 or 155, or possibly a 911 collapsible tire.

Please if somebody has one, bring it to Carlisle, just let me know how much you want for it.

i mounted a 125-70-15 on a 4" stock smoothie. the tire was from a chrisler sebring IIRC and i only paid $30 delivered for it and the chrysler rim.

I did the same thing but they screwed me ($60.00) in a junkyard even though the tire was unused.

i found mine on craigslist.

I think Dan's looking for a wide five lug pattern wheel, guys.

i know.

you can get a stock wide 5 (smoothie or not) with e width of 4" or 4.5" and mount a space saver tire on it from any car that came with a 15" space saver.

there is no need to balanace them, so any shop can do the mounting. i did have one shop say they wouldnt mount the space saver because of the amount of pressure, etc... then i went to walmart and paid $7 to mount it. LOL

I can't over some of these shops that won't do a service for you.
I've mentioned to a few tire joints about putting my car on the alignment rack and they look at me like I have two heads; even after I tell them it's no more than a VW beetle chassis.

Oh, I see what you did, Paul. I misread the post. That tire and rim sits really nice and flat where you have it.

I can't over some of these shops that won't do a service for you.
I've mentioned to a few tire joints about putting my car on the alignment rack and they look at me like I have two heads; even after I tell them it's no more than a VW beetle chassis.

Oh, I see what you did, Paul. I misread the post. That tire and rim sits really nice and flat where you have it. I have a 145 tire on a chromie that a guy sold me for $50...lays just right in there.

I can't over some of these shops that won't do a service for you.
I've mentioned to a few tire joints about putting my car on the alignment rack and they look at me like I have two heads; even after I tell them it's no more than a VW beetle chassis.

whoa - triple post. :)

I wanted a spare with jack and tools, but am saving that spot where the battery isusually mounted for a gas heater i have. (i actually have 2 complete ones (a bus one and the beetle one). that is a later project though.

The 911 spare is likely too wide. I have a rim from a 911 that we removed the tire from, thinking I could use the rims on my Speedie. The offset put the tire against the fender on the rear, so no go. I do have a rim or two from old VW's, they're rusty and missing a clip or two or three for the hub cap. If blasted and painted, they would do for a spare. You may have one for he shipping--or I could haul one to Carlisle. Let me know. email is weyand at raex.com

Geez, I musta did something wrong whilst editing my post. SBT

John, that would be great. A spare wide-5 wheel and just the tire(my friend has lots of 911 stuff) from an early 911 should make a nice compact spare. My car has 185/65 on the front and 195/60 in the rear. I would try it first but I think it will fit. If you can't scrounge one let me know.

I will rummage the corner stash of stuff in the the barn tonight and I'm sure that I can find one. It may be missing some hub cap clips--maybe you just want them removed so it doesn't scratch stuff in the trunk? I'm sure it will require sand blasting and some paint. I have a good friend who runs a salvage (auto recycle business) yard and lots of those compact spares are lying about. I will ask for a 15" tire and maybe have one by Carlisle. If the kids are visiting and looking for something to do, I'll let them blast it. If that gets done, do you want it painted silver? I'll check tonight and let you know tomorrow.

I'm saying don't worry about the tire, just need a rim. If you like sandblasting and painting, that's above and beyond, thanks! Silver would be just fine. Let me know how much you want for time and materials. No need for hubcap clips, don't use them.

not sure if the 911 spare would fit on a skinny stock wide 5

anyone know the numbers on teh 911 spare? It looks to be at least a 195 width

Danny, The wheels in the barn are all 4". I will be talking to the "Recycling" manager today and checking for a suitable compact spare to mount on the wheel. Do you want one with the hub cap clips removed? Should it be blasted before Carlisle, do you want it in silver or just some primer?

Danny, For some reason your last post wasn't on the screen when I put in the last post. There is no charge for the wheel--if I have to pay for the tire, I'll let you know. Since my Speedie is quivering naked in the shop awaiting its first "coat" of primer, I'll be driving my Colorado PU or Mom's '99 Beetle, so space is no problem--so long as you can get to Carlisle without a spare.

145/65/15 is a perfect space saver spare for a 15x4. I have also used a 135/70/15 and it worked fine too. Shop that does my tires said the 135 was a BEAR to get mounted, but it seated nicely...

Thanks John, and thanks Carey. I haven't had a spare since I put it on the road in 2005 and 10K miles. I always figured I'd call a flatbed if I needed it. I will be dragging my 550 again behind my Subie like last year. It just worked out easier in the rain. This year I am bringing some stuff that won't fit in the Spyder well. So plenty of room for a spare wheel!

Dan, you would have been fine that year if only you would have installed that bilge pump. :)

Some guys are talking about sealing their Speedies, I drilled drain holes in the floor since then!!!

Daniel, My server told me it couldn't connect to your email address. I was at the salvage yard yesterday and was offered a compact spare (size 125-70-15). I mounted one of these on a 4 inch VW wheel some time ago and it fits fine (this tire is on a 4 inch wheel now.) Since I have the tire changer in the shop, I could mount this tire easily for it's trip to Carlisle. But perhaps you have some other tire in mind. Let me know if you want me to mount this compact spare. I dropped of six wheels at the sand-blaster on Monday and expect them back early next week, so the wheel will easily be ready for the May celebration. You know this will cost some liquid refreshment, right?

Delivered to me in Carlisle by the honorable John Weyand.

Thanks so much John, there was no need to blast it, paint it, AND put a tire on it. All I wanted was the rim, but you went way beyond. Thank you! It will find it's home in the car this week.