DatDoug Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have one of these under my 73. It is in the paint shop now but I should be getting it back this week and will take some measurements 4 you all. Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 ooooooh.. exciting. Please report manufacturer, whether it's ever been used, and if your can... circumference. It should provide a more accurate diameter. And make sure it's been inflated to spec. Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 ooooooh.. exciting. Please report manufacturer, whether it's ever been used, and if your can... circumference. It should provide a more accurate diameter. And make sure it's been inflated to spec. while your at it clean up the wheel, buff it out, spray it down with some tire shine, install new valve stems, pick the pebbles out of the treads... :lol: Quote Link to comment
djmoreron Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 i think i have one too, but im missing the tool to remove it. anyone know of another way to get it out? Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 while your at it clean up the wheel, buff it out, spray it down with some tire shine, install new valve stems, pick the pebbles out of the treads... :lol: Are you suggesting he ebay that bad boy?:D Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 You can remove a spare without the stock handle by using a 12" crescent wrench and a large screwdriver. I have done this quite a few times. Put the handle end of the wrench in the "pocket" of the spare chain retainer. Take the screwdriver and adjust the wrench to a somewhat tight setting. Start turning counter clock wise and Your spare should start dropping slowly down. I've done this in a pinch at the wrecking yards a few times. Look at Our earlier thread to see if it is a generation one or a generation two rim. Also, the tire should either be a Toyo or a Bridgestone "mighty rib" tire. Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have the stock spare in mine also. well, i did untill i took it out. luckily I had the tool though. :D Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 while your at it clean up the wheel, buff it out, spray it down with some tire shine, install new valve stems, pick the pebbles out of the treads... :lol: You funny Joe:lol: Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 ooooooh.. exciting. Please report manufacturer, whether it's ever been used, and if your can... circumference. It should provide a more accurate diameter. And make sure it's been inflated to spec. I'll take it down to Les Schwab and have it balanced as well:blink: I'll make sure to take pics of every side and measure the tread depth and compare it too todays tires and........:fu: JK Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I'll take it down to Les Schwab and have it balanced as well:blink: I'll make sure to take pics of every side and measure the tread depth and compare it too todays tires and........:fu: JK :lol: :lol: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha:lol: :lol: ... yeah. Thats funny because I asked you to accomplish a difficult and complicated task. Quote Link to comment
djmoreron Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 cool. ill try to remove it this weekend, and ill check the date on the sidewall to see if its "safe" for the road :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
Guest Rick-rat Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Took mine off today since you all are talking about a spare, 73 620, I cant believe it was flat, since it has not ever been lowered down as far as I can tell. Bridgestone 6.00-14 6 P R whitewall, also says mighty rib, light truck ht nylon tread width 4 3/4 inch, circumference 831/4 inches, tread depth 7/16 inch, this tire still has the tits on the tread. Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) 87.25 divided by pie equals 27.7" diameter pretty close to 680mm divided by 25.4 equals 26.7" diameter one inch difference... thats a lot for figuring speedo correction though :D :fu: Edited October 9, 2008 by zuum510 Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 27.7" is exactly equal to a 205-85-14 tire according to the tire calculator on miata.net a 225-55-18 is exactly 27.7" according to the same calculator Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Took these today.... Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks everyone for your efforts. So what are we going to agree on as overall Dia? More good info for the FAQ:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hey Mike???? What's with the jacket????? It's still almost 100 here!!! Right now (22;32 P.M.) We're running Our airconditioner still!!! Anyway, Guy Gray and I are trying to build a complete set of those. Any of You that want to get rid or Your spares, either with or without the rims, please PM either Guy (fontana620) or I. Naturally We would like the same type. Either a set of 5 Toyos or Bridgestones. Also I picked up a product called Bleach White that is AWESOME on whitewall tires!! You should see how the last spare I picked up at the junkyard (that's how I know that the crescent wrench trick works!) turned out!!! Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I think I have a stock one too in my truck but flat... Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Just a long sleeve shirt. :) We were a bit under a 100. Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 a bit? its like in the 50s here Quote Link to comment
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