GTO Spare Tire for Upgraded Brakes Size

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There is a thread on CF about the use of GTO aluminum sheel spare that fits a C4 brake upgrade for our cars. The stock GTO spare fits with a C5 brake caliper.

Did anyone realize this??? I didn't.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250992459201?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&item=250992459201&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr

[-=Jeff=-]

Yes I knew it.. I thought most did as well

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I guess I'm just a slow Hoosier............:cry:

[-=Jeff=-]

I guess I'm just a slow Hoosier............:cry:

NAh it was a big thing when the GTO came out

no worries

[tomtom72]

Do I understand this? This would be just fine as a replacement for the original spare that came with our cars? Does anyone think this would fit in our spare tire carrier?

I need to do something as my spare is 22 yrs old and I don't have much confidence in it any longer.
TIA
:cheers:
Tom

[-=Jeff=-]

I think it would fit. I never bought one or tried it so I honestly don't know

[tomtom72]

Well I'm going to see if I can find one in a salvage yard locally. I figure I will pull my OE spare out and take some measurements and do the same to a GTO spare. That should be good enough to determine the fit issue.

Thanks Jeff!
:cheers:
Tom

[VetteVet]

There's one for sale (not bent) right now for $99 + shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-05-GTO-Aluminum-Temporary-Spare-Tire-C5-Corvette-/110825227446?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item19cdb2c4b6

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I plan on buying one. I will have center exit axhaust, so I will put the spare in a nice bag and carry it it behind the seats, I suppose. Maybe powder coat the wheel the same as my Dymags.