SS Font Brakes on the LT and LS spare tire issue..
02-09-2019, 05:58 PM
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SS Front Brakes on the LT and LS spare tire issue..
Upgrading the LT and LS to the front SS Brakes.
This is just a thought but having to go thru the BS of swapping a rear to a flat front tire may have a possible solution.
This I have not tried yet but it might work.
The Standard spare tire is a Compact T115/70R15 on a special narrow 15" wheel.
I did a little research and came up with what might be a possibility to upsize the spare tire and wheel so it would fit the LT and LS on all 4 corners after the upgrade.
Using a stock 16" steel wheel and a T125/70R16 tire ....
That's a bit of a stretch with the 16" wheel being 6.5" wide but it is just a spare.
The Only question is will it in fit the spare carrier area.
The T115/70R15 OEM Spare shows a diameter of 21.4"
The T125/70R16 shows a diameter of 21.9"
Thoughts .........
Silverfox
This is just a thought but having to go thru the BS of swapping a rear to a flat front tire may have a possible solution.
This I have not tried yet but it might work.
The Standard spare tire is a Compact T115/70R15 on a special narrow 15" wheel.
I did a little research and came up with what might be a possibility to upsize the spare tire and wheel so it would fit the LT and LS on all 4 corners after the upgrade.
Using a stock 16" steel wheel and a T125/70R16 tire ....
That's a bit of a stretch with the 16" wheel being 6.5" wide but it is just a spare.
The Only question is will it in fit the spare carrier area.
The T115/70R15 OEM Spare shows a diameter of 21.4"
The T125/70R16 shows a diameter of 21.9"
Thoughts .........
Silverfox
Last edited by Silverfox; 02-10-2019 at 06:38 PM.
02-10-2019, 10:35 AM
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1. Take a look back at some posts on the LT & LS brake upgrade. It involves the Standard SS brakes as well as the Brembo's.
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02-10-2019, 10:56 AM
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Worth a try, but I think the OEM 16” steelies are to wide to fit the spare tire well and the tray to cover the battery and the spare.
But I still don’t like the thought of different tires on the steering / drive wheels
But I still don’t like the thought of different tires on the steering / drive wheels
02-10-2019, 02:04 PM
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Blue,
Yes, the wheel width was my only concern. The spare cover and adjustable screw/ lock plate does have a little room to spare. Question would be, does it have enough? Also would the slightly larger tire fit all the way down in the spare opening or sit slightly higher.
I guess the only way to find out would be to put the T125/70R16 tire on a stock 16" wheel and see how it fits.
I do not understand why using the T125 tire would create a problem when either spare tire is smaller then an OEM 215/55R16 or 215/50/R17 tire that would be on the other side..
It would only be used as a Spare and used for a very short time either way.
SF
Yes, the wheel width was my only concern. The spare cover and adjustable screw/ lock plate does have a little room to spare. Question would be, does it have enough? Also would the slightly larger tire fit all the way down in the spare opening or sit slightly higher.
I guess the only way to find out would be to put the T125/70R16 tire on a stock 16" wheel and see how it fits.
I do not understand why using the T125 tire would create a problem when either spare tire is smaller then an OEM 215/55R16 or 215/50/R17 tire that would be on the other side..
It would only be used as a Spare and used for a very short time either way.
SF
02-10-2019, 06:08 PM
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It’s just that the first blowout flat I’ve had in 45 years , was at highway speeds on the Interstate on the way to Florida, the left rear picked up a piece of cable looked like from a tire bead about 2 feet long, I’m happy it wasn’t the front, but I still would have put the spare on the rear , in that situation.
Having Sweetie with a stop watch timing my pit stop and the Mother in Law standing at the side of the I 95 south bound at Hiltonhead exit in South Carolina was a touch stressful. And why do transport trucks not move over to give a guy space to work? The cars moved the truckers not so much!
Having Sweetie with a stop watch timing my pit stop and the Mother in Law standing at the side of the I 95 south bound at Hiltonhead exit in South Carolina was a touch stressful. And why do transport trucks not move over to give a guy space to work? The cars moved the truckers not so much!
02-10-2019, 06:52 PM
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Being stuck working on your car on a busy freeway scares the H--l out me.
In Idaho the speed limit is 70 mph and they go by you at that speed.
I see state patrol cars with their Blue lights flashing getting hit while giving a ticket or assistance.
I have probably seen 4 or so on TV in the last year.
It just Ain't Safe.
SF
In Idaho the speed limit is 70 mph and they go by you at that speed.
I see state patrol cars with their Blue lights flashing getting hit while giving a ticket or assistance.
I have probably seen 4 or so on TV in the last year.
It just Ain't Safe.
SF
