05-09-2013 | #1 |
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Location: Northridge, CA
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FYI & Help: Cadillac CTS Spare Won't Work
I decided to start a new thread instead of hijacking a past thread.
The problem: a spare tire if you run BIG brakes. Up front I have C6 ZO6 calipers with Fiske 18" rims. Someone smarter than me realized that if we get a flat tire, the 17" spare won't fit. Fix-a-Flat won't work if the hole is in the sidewall. It was said that a 2008-up Cadillac CTS 18 X 4 compact (donut) spare tire will fit and work. Locating one was difficult since this spare was only a CTS option. The CTS came with a repair kit including a mini compressor. I finally found a CTS spare in Texas. i tried it tonight and not even close to clearing the front face of the caliper. Diameter is fine. I would not only need a 1/2" spacer, but have to get longer wheel studs all around. Anybody have any ideas? TIA! PS: I asked for Fiske's help years ago and they were of no help. Maybe now with new ownership I'll try again. |
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