Source and Price For Full-Size Spare?

[k757]

Originally Posted by Beaullieu

I bought a RT steel wheel for $9.99 + shipping on e-bay (total of $34) and had a local tire shop mount/balance a good used tire (Continental 245-65-17) for another $25. So, Ive got a full size spare for less than $60. Yes, its a steel wheel and it does not match my RTX wheels but who cares, it's in the trunk.....

Careful... I think the lug nuts are different for the RT steel wheel to the alloy wheels.

[jimmychoi]

Originally Posted by k757

Careful... I think the lug nuts are different for the RT steel wheel to the alloy wheels.

Excellent point....I think this is the case as well....

[MrAC1980]

I'll have spares available in about two weeks when I change tires. I'm using the Acura wheels now so I have no use for the original RTS wheels. The original tires have about 45K on them with plenty of tread left. I know this should be posed in the Trading post area, but figured I'd let u know they will soon be available. They wont have sensors on them which I heard is better so it doesn't throw the rear sensors off with false readings.

[jambie]

Originally Posted by MrAC1980

I'll have spares available in about two weeks when I change tires. I'm using the Acura wheels now so I have no use for the original RTS wheels. The original tires have about 45K on them with plenty of tread left. I know this should be posed in the Trading post area, but figured I'd let u know they will soon be available. They wont have sensors on them which I heard is better so it doesn't throw the rear sensors off with false readings.

Let me know what you're asking for one, and where you're located.

Thanks,
Tom

[Beaullieu]

Originally Posted by k757

Careful... I think the lug nuts are different for the RT steel wheel to the alloy wheels.

They are. But I've got the steel wheel lug nuts as well and they are stored in the trunk with the spare steel wheel.

Thats a good point for folks considering using RT wheels as spares.........