OK, Im going to start my Big Brake upgrade (87 gt with vette rotors and using 88 calipers)

My question is there any factory 5x100 spares from other cars that will clear the calipers and fit in the front compartment either inflated or deflated---

I know that WCF mods factory spare rims,just want to try and find one in the local bone yard

I had a 16" donut from a Subaru - with some creative cutting of the front plastic piece the spare fit;

I have the LeBaron 11.25" brake rotor upgrade on my 87 GT.

I got a Subaru Forester SUV spare wheel - 16" on 5x100 at Pick n Pull.
Fits, but center whole need to be enlarged slightly.
I just ran a Dremmel grinder round and round to do this.

The Subaru wheel came with a T135/70/16 tire - too big for the Fiero's wheel tub.

I ordered a new Firestone T115/70/16 that fits the Fiero wheel tub perfectly.
('96 Subaru Legacy car supposedly comes with T115/70/16)

Some Mazdas also have this size of spare tire, but you'd need a Subaru wheel.


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[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 04-02-2014).]

I know the price is a lot more, but you could look at run-flat tires and ditch the spare.

Or you could get a kit that contains SLIME and an air pump to fix minor issues... not really that helpful, but an option.

Thanks guys,I have used the slime and it works real well...gonna check into the suburu spare and see if that would work..with a smaller diameter tire..

if anyone else has any suggestions please let me know,gonna check my local pull a parts and boneyards this weekend

thanks again

If you can find a 17" 5x100 spare wheel, there is a tire that should fit the tub.

96-00 VOLVO V70 MK1 Spare Wheel Space Saver T115 70 R17

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 04-03-2014).]

I did the same thing as fierosound. I got a Subaru spare wheel that was 16" on 5x100 at Pick n Pull.
I cut out the center hole to fit the fiero diameter. It barely fits under the weatherstripping with the hood closed but it works fine. I also have an optima red top up front and the tire actually provides decent support for the battery over the top.

I have the 12 inch vette rotors with the 88 calipers on an 88GT.

[This message has been edited by IXSLR8 (edited 04-04-2014).]

quote Originally posted by IXSLR8: I did the same thing as fierosound. I got a Subaru spare wheel that was 16" on 5x100 at Pick n Pull. I cut out the center hole to fit the fiero diameter. It barely fits under the weatherstripping with the hood closed but it works fine.

What's the tire size?

135 70 D16 Bridgestone

Awesome info guys

THANXS..

quote Originally posted by IXSLR8: T135 70 D16 Bridgestone

That's big!! A T125 would fit better. T115 is best.

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 04-06-2014).]

Does anyone remember what year and model Subru they used

Think mine was a 98 or so Legacy, but I think most all Subies are the same.

Yes, it barely fits...BUT, it does work.

quote Originally posted by IXSLR8: Yes, it barely fits...BUT, it does work.

Good to know. In my case, I needed the smallest tire (T115/70R16) to fit under my amp.

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 08-04-2014).]

A friend and I were at Pick n Pull yesterday. We found a BRAND NEW T115/70R16 in a Chevy Sonic (got it for $13).
It's the right tire to fit the Fiero's spare tire tub - but the wheel bolt circle is wrong.
He'll need a Subaru 16" spare wheel (usually have the big T135 tire) and swap the tire over.

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 08-04-2014).]

quote Originally posted by fierosound: A friend and I were at Pick n Pull yesterday. We found a BRAND NEW T115/70R16 in a Chevy Sonic (got it for $13). It's the right tire to fit the Fiero's spare tire tub - but the wheel bolt circle is wrong. He'll need a Subaru 16" spare wheel (usually have the big T135 tire) and swap the tire over.

Tried that and a tire shop in Michigan said it was illegal to swap the tires, was that total BS or what ?

I don't know for certain, but that sounds like BS. You can buy replacement spare wheels and replacement spare tires from Tirerack so it seems they should be swappable.

I picked up a subaru spare wheel with 135/70-16(Too big) and found some other spare with the 115/70-16 tire I needed, then went to Big O and had them swap it- There may be some variability in state laws, but I think that sounds like BS. Find another tire shop.

I just carry a couple of cans of fix a flat - and I have a CAA membership .Saves the weight of the spare tire too . The last time I needed a spare tire because of a flat was over 20 years ago .

[This message has been edited by wftb (edited 05-24-2016).]

I've been thinking about the same subject recently. I have vette rotors on my Formula and been wondering about a spare that will fit. All great info, thank you to all.

quote Originally posted by Fiero Tom: Tried that and a tire shop in Michigan said it was illegal to swap the tires, was that total BS or what ?

Different tire shop different story, got it mounted and it fits really nicely over my front mounted battery.

bumpity

quote Originally posted by fireboss: bumpity

Man thanks for bumping this. I have been meaning to look into this.

quote Originally posted by fierosound: Good to know. In my case, I needed the smallest tire (T115/70R16) to fit under my amp.

This is the first time I've come across your amp setup. Guess I know what to do now! And...uh...guess it explains your name!

quote Originally posted by ragoldsmith: ... This is the first time I've come across your amp setup. ...guess it explains your name!

You just don't know.
Nicest system I've ever seen/heard in a Fiero.