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**LostMy65** · 05-06-2016, 07:07 PM

Does anyone know of a Really Skinny Spare Tire that works for our trucks? Like maybe a Nissan or Toyota or aftermarket or something?

**LostMy65** · 05-06-2016, 07:26 PM

Would this work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281867770318

**LostMy65** · 05-06-2016, 08:06 PM

I found a few threads using the word donut.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=579357

_Ogre · 05-07-2016, 12:15 PM

if you have a posi rearend make sure the spare is the same diameter as the rear tire

frankslagoon · 05-07-2016, 01:52 PM

I got a GM 6 hole emergency spare at the wrecking yard. it measures 24 in. tall and 6 in. wide

**LostMy65** · 05-01-2018, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankslagoon

I got a GM 6 hole emergency spare at the wrecking yard. it measures 24 in. tall and 6 in. wide

Do you remember what it was from?

Warrens69GMC · 05-02-2018, 12:02 AM

I think you might like something like this (Chrysler 300)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2014-2...Bazht-&vxp=mtr

Or Canyon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WHEEL-16X4-...FYuGlS&vxp=mtr

stsalvage · 05-02-2018, 04:38 AM

I found a much easier one to use and its so stupid after you find out and if your not a numbers matching fool and just want a skinny spare tire

Now don't laugh cus this is what they got it from and its never changed throw the 50 years I've been seeing them

Now wait for it.................................................................................

Trailer spare there all 15-16 inch 6 lug rim & tire 5-6 inch wide i use one under my 1972 3/4 ton 8 lug rim with a 215/85/16 its a skinny tire but it works and it will always go on the rear never put it on the front.

**LostMy65** · 10-09-2018, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stsalvage

I found a much easier one to use and its so stupid after you find out and if your not a numbers matching fool and just want a skinny spare tire

Now don't laugh cus this is what they got it from and its never changed throw the 50 years I've been seeing them

Now wait for it.................................................................................

Trailer spare there all 15-16 inch 6 lug rim & tire 5-6 inch wide i use one under my 1972 3/4 ton 8 lug rim with a 215/85/16 its a skinny tire but it works and it will always go on the rear never put it on the front.

Thanks

**LostMy65** · 10-09-2018, 03:21 PM

https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com...-p/vts-545.htm

Killer Bee · 10-09-2018, 03:44 PM

we recently received a fresh fleet of gmc canyons that all came with space saver spares..

haven't measured one but this site shows some optional sizes in those trucks..

https://www.iseecars.com/car/2017-gmc-canyon-tire-size

the T175/80R18 listed is 29" tall and 6.9" wide [enter size and calculate https://tiresize.com/calculator/]

quick search didn't turn up any for sale but a call to your local gm dealer may reveal a p/n and price..

this would be useful for most situations where a TEMPORARY spare is needed just to get to a shop..

limited slip and locker equipped differentials aren't going to like it but sensible use of a spare should be ok briefly to get to safety..

in regards to using trailer tires on motor vehicles, better check your state's VC, may not be legal..

good luck!

**aerotruk63** · 10-09-2018, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com...-p/vts-545.htm

Thsese are their 15 x 5. I called ahead of ordering and the specs call for a 10 3/16 hubcap.
6 lug on 5.5.

**aerotruk63** · 10-09-2018, 03:56 PM

https://picasaweb.google.com/1138407...50423277380082

**aerotruk63** · 10-09-2018, 04:00 PM

05-06-2016, 07:07 PM	#1
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Really Skinny Spare Tire? Does anyone know of a Really Skinny Spare Tire that works for our trucks? Like maybe a Nissan or Toyota or aftermarket or something? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-06-2016, 07:26 PM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Really Skinny Spare Tire? Would this work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/281867770318 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-06-2016, 08:06 PM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Really Skinny Spare Tire? I found a few threads using the word donut. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=579357 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-07-2016, 12:15 PM	#4
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,666	Re: Really Skinny Spare Tire? if you have a posi rearend make sure the spare is the same diameter as the rear tire __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

05-07-2016, 01:52 PM	#5
frankslagoon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 537	Re: Really Skinny Spare Tire? I got a GM 6 hole emergency spare at the wrecking yard. it measures 24 in. tall and 6 in. wide

05-02-2018, 12:02 AM	#7
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Really Skinny Spare Tire? I think you might like something like this (Chrysler 300) https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2014-2...Bazht-&vxp=mtr Or Canyon https://www.ebay.com/itm/WHEEL-16X4-...FYuGlS&vxp=mtr

05-02-2018, 04:38 AM	#8
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Really Skinny Spare Tire? I found a much easier one to use and its so stupid after you find out and if your not a numbers matching fool and just want a skinny spare tire Now don't laugh cus this is what they got it from and its never changed throw the 50 years I've been seeing them Now wait for it................................................................................. Trailer spare there all 15-16 inch 6 lug rim & tire 5-6 inch wide i use one under my 1972 3/4 ton 8 lug rim with a 215/85/16 its a skinny tire but it works and it will always go on the rear never put it on the front.

10-09-2018, 03:21 PM	#10
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Really Skinny Spare Tire? https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com...-p/vts-545.htm __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-09-2018, 03:44 PM	#11
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,728	Re: Really Skinny Spare Tire? we recently received a fresh fleet of gmc canyons that all came with space saver spares.. haven't measured one but this site shows some optional sizes in those trucks.. https://www.iseecars.com/car/2017-gmc-canyon-tire-size the T175/80R18 listed is 29" tall and 6.9" wide [enter size and calculate https://tiresize.com/calculator/] quick search didn't turn up any for sale but a call to your local gm dealer may reveal a p/n and price.. this would be useful for most situations where a TEMPORARY spare is needed just to get to a shop.. limited slip and locker equipped differentials aren't going to like it but sensible use of a spare should be ok briefly to get to safety.. in regards to using trailer tires on motor vehicles, better check your state's VC, may not be legal.. good luck! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

10-09-2018, 03:56 PM	#13
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10-09-2018, 04:00 PM	#14
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