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Jan 29, 2008 | 02:11 PM

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lsd and using spare tire

My understanding is that a clutch-type LSD may get damaged if used with different overall diameter left and rear right tires. Does that mean I should not use my spare tire at all if I get a flat?

Jan 29, 2008 | 02:18 PM

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spare tires should never go on the rear on a rwd car

Jan 29, 2008 | 02:21 PM

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When I had a broken rim, I swapped the fronts on to the rears, and put one rear and spare on the front. I thought that was just the 'right' thing to do, regardless of LSD or not.

Jan 29, 2008 | 02:23 PM

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Anyway the trunk space can't fit your rear tire. So I took the spare tire out and rather call tow service.

Jan 29, 2008 | 02:24 PM

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^I fit mine just fine, and I have a roadster. Granted, nothing was left in the trunk besides the wheel though.

Jan 29, 2008 | 02:58 PM

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When I had a broken rim, I swapped the fronts on to the rears, and put one rear and spare on the front. I thought that was just the 'right' thing to do, regardless of LSD or not.

you dont realize how many women in CA drive with spares on the rear of their new mustangs