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localkineguy
We can't fit a full size spare in the P5 wheel well can we?
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localkineguy
boo
rustychops41
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It will fit in the well, but it will stick up rather high, so much the carpeted board won't sit flat at all (4-5" too tall). The well isn't nearly deep enough
KrayzieFox
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I dunno what you guys are talking about, cuz I have a full sized P5 16" with OEM sized tire and it fits fine. You just gotta take out the stupid foam blocks and it will fit perfect.
Pics? My stocker interfered with the unibody.
ornithology
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Subscribed....interesting..
rustychops41
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Yes, true. I never thought about ditching the foam blocks. But diameter-wise it should fit. The owners manual even suggests storing it there when you have a flat. Taller than stock tires on your OEMs maybe? (I.E. 205-50-16's?)
drgnzadiel101
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i dont have the foam blocks and mine still doesnt fit. my cardboard warped because of the damn rim/tire
KrayzieFox
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Done.
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localkineguy
Oh WTF? I gotta try this...
edit: quote "i dont have the foam blocks and mine still doesnt fit..."
I thought I've tried doing this too but I wanna try again.
KrayzieFox
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The fit is PERFECT.
Interesting. Even with the foam blocks removed and OE tire dimensions, mine interferes with the unibody. Weird.
justanothermp5
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you prob have a bigger tire?
racerx43269
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use a hammer... lol
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localkineguy
Oh good point. Admittedly, I haven't had time to try this out yet. I'm running a 205/50/16, what is your tire size KrayzieFox?
mazdaspeedwagon
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This would be awesome if it works. I might have to go buy a stock wheel and tire..............
Don't do it. Who needs to carry around an extra 20 pounds for the 10 miles you'd have to drive to get the tire fixed? Well unless you live in area where your tires see much pop'age.
Buuuut, if you all want to go nuts with it I have two stock wheels collecting dust....
Buuuut, if you all want to go nuts with it I have two stock wheels collecting dust....
KrayzieFox
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Stock size.. which if my memory serves me right is 195/50/16?
Guys, it works.. what part of my picture makes you skeptical about it.
Stock wheel + stock tire size - foam blocks = success.
