Full size spare?

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Old 07-31-2005, 09:28 AM
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Question Full size spare?

Anyone know if it's possible to put a full size spare where the mini-spare is stored?

I really don't like only having a mini-spare and am contemplating getting a full size tire.

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Old 07-31-2005, 11:44 AM
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Because of the rear battery, its associated parts, and the gas tank, don't think there's enough room under there for a full-sized spare.
 
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Old 08-02-2005, 12:28 AM
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Are you sure? The conventional '05 has the spare in the exact same place (the battery tub is a storage space) and I believe they offer a full-size spare option.

It looks like there's enough room there to me, and I've spent some quality time down there, installing my trailer hitch...

Originally Posted by dwmiller438
Because of the rear battery, its associated parts, and the gas tank, don't think there's enough room under there for a full-sized spare.
 
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Old 08-06-2005, 10:38 AM
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I just took my FEH in for it's 5k scheduled maintenance and asked the service advisor about it ... he told me that it shouldn't be a problem, although the tire is pretty expensive. They quoted ~ $475.
 
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Old 08-07-2005, 04:02 PM
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~ $475!!!!!!! Do they give you a full can of grease to go with that??? Sounds like the $16 O-ring I got charged for at my last oil change. Next time I am bringing an filter O-ring with me. $475.... You could buy a full set of real tires for that kind of money.
 
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Old 08-07-2005, 04:36 PM
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If it includes the alloy wheel it's not all that unreasonable...
 
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Old 08-07-2005, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by stevewa
If it includes the alloy wheel it's not all that unreasonable...
I believe it did include the alloy wheel. The service advisor told me a steel wheel wasn't available.

I'm going to hold off until I find something cheaper.

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Old 08-07-2005, 08:07 PM
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I guess with a alloy wheel that not too far from MSRP reality....
 
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