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Old 08-23-2005, 12:13 AM   #1
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I was wondering if anyone knows a place I can get an STI spare tire on the steelie for my rex (because i got the sti brembos)

the dealer was asking for like $400 for it and its been hard to get.

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can always use some spare donuts... yummmm
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Old 08-23-2005, 12:37 AM   #2
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why don't you put your spare on the back and move a tire from the back to the front. Pain in the ass, but cheaper than $400
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Old 08-23-2005, 12:40 AM   #3
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^^^ I don't even think the sti spare fits on the front brembos. Could be wrong tho...
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Old 08-23-2005, 12:54 AM   #4
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ya does... has to otherwise there wud be no point to an a spare lol

benyl great idea but the WRX spare is 16s not 17s :+(
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Old 08-23-2005, 12:57 AM   #5
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ya does... has to otherwise there wud be no point to an a spare lol

benyl great idea but the WRX spare is 16s not 17s :+(
You have to move one of the back wheels to the front and use the spare in back. They don't make steelies that fit the sti from everything I've read...
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ya but benyl was talkin of the wrx spare
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Old 08-23-2005, 02:06 AM   #7
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I have seen a pic of an '04 STi with the spare mounted on the front.....and I have been chasing a damned STi spare for 2 years.....GFL.
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Old 08-23-2005, 02:30 AM   #8
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tell me about it man, its like gold. My friend works for subaru said he can get it, it take awhile but gotta pay like $140 for it and thats if HE gets it for me
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.....well....the wheel costs ~$130 and the tire is ~$150......ya need both....I had posted the PN's here at one time.
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