BarryR Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 This past Sunday we had a blowout on the way home from visiting family. The only open tire stores nearby (Walmart and Firestone) didn't have any tires in the OEM Legacy GT size. This left me no choice but to drive the rest of the way home using the spare. Going 50 mph on the interstate with holiday traffic is not fun! I have probably put more miles on the spare than was intended. I tried to see if the dealership could order me a replacement, but they couldn't. The tire store that replaced my tires said that I should probably get an extra fullsize rim to use as the spare. Is this the best choice? I wouldn't feel safe with just a tire repair kit in the car. In Sunday's incident this would have done nothing since the tread completely separated from the sidewall. Thanks. Barry PS. Remember to check your spare pressure from time to time. Mine was 25 lbs low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 If you are using the OEM wheels and tires you should be able to put a full size spare in the wheel well. An OEM wheel and tire should fit but you wouldn't be able to fit your under carpet organizer tray. I hope you kept the other three tires as you could have used one of them for a full size spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryR Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thanks. I did keep two of my tires since they still had a lot of tread left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Here are some FS threads in the Wheel and Tire classifieds forum for some OEM wheels. Here are some in AL! http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91639 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91647 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastwgn286 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 only 150 miles on the spare? and you want to replace it? waste of $$$ if you asked me. went over 1000 miles on the donut in my previous car, straight. and i've probably put more than a few hundred on the subie's spare as well. spares are usually good for 3k miles before the tread is gone. and 50 mph is a suggestion, not a requirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdoggydog Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Sorry to hijack, but does it matter if a spare (donut) goes on the front or rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impulse Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 put it in the front either should work (passenger side usually has less weight over it), rear has LSD and you might not want to mess around with that too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastwgn286 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 i put mine on the rear, because i don't want to risk my steering capabilities, losing control, crashing, etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Just be aware that even spare tires ages, but you should be able to find a reasonable tire to replace it with. It's the dimension that's important, not the style. But we probably got those crappy emergency tires for our sins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 i put mine on the rear, because i don't want to risk my steering capabilities, losing control, crashing, etc etc This is what you are supposed to do, and the reason why, per the owners manual. The rear LSD will not "wear" due to the difference in revs/mile. Viscous type LSD FTW! The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 ...........and 50 mph is a suggestion, not a requirement The owner's manual states: "Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)" Sounds like a requirement, not a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 i put mine on the rear, because i don't want to risk my steering capabilities, losing control, crashing, etc etc +1 Exactly not to mention the front two wheels absorb the most impact from the road(ie potholes, dips, etc.), having a tiny spare in the front is just asking for trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have a brand new factory donut spare if you are looking to buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_1985 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 i normally tell people just to find a good size steel wheel, or oem wheel with the correct size tire but usally a run of the mill (ALL SEASON NON DIRECTIONAL)tire. better than a doughnut but still a temp use i need to get around to doing this on the lgt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastwgn286 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The owner's manual states: "Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)" Sounds like a requirement, not a suggestion. I ran it on the interstate at 70 mph when my old tire broke a belt 100 miles from my destination. I got out and checked it halfway home and topped off the air. Obviously, it's recommended because the spare is designed to limp home, but i did it because i had to and was scared about what could happen to the awd system. But, Subaru makes a robust vehicle, and everything works as it should. Possible, not recommended, definitely not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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