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    Fullsize spare for Mirage? 14 inch

    I have a 2015 DE model with the 14 inch tires. I plan to upgrade in the future but will wear out what came on the car first. I will likely change to one of the more common, better, and less expensive tires of similar diameter.

    That being said, I am wanting a fullsize spare. At this point I could get the rim without the tire. What types of wheels will easily interchange with these?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cwatkin View Post
    I have a 2015 DE model with the 14 inch tires. I plan to upgrade in the future but will wear out what came on the car first. I will likely change to one of the more common, better, and less expensive tires of similar diameter.

    That being said, I am wanting a fullsize spare. At this point I could get the rim without the tire. What types of wheels will easily interchange with these?

    Conor
    It's a 4x100 bolt pattern with 38mm offset. One member is using a Honda 13" rim for snow tires I believe. The biggest issue is height of the tire. We have members that are running 16 inch rims. But you have a wide availability of OEM steel rims that you could scrounge out of a wrecking yard for a spare rim if you desire.

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    Don't forget to make sure the center bore is compatible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Speedracer View Post
    Don't forget to make sure the center bore is compatible.
    Good point, there are definitely differences

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    Quote Originally Posted by Speedracer View Post
    Don't forget to make sure the center bore is compatible.
    Mirage has the same size as Honda 56.1mm and Toyota uses 54.1

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    The depth of spare tire well in the rear will only completely accomodate the 'donut' mini-spare.

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    That stinks. A fullsize will fit great in the Geo Metro spare tire well but I guess that isn't the case here. I am in no huge hurry with them being new tires and all but you never know when that nail or screw will get ya.

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    I wonder if deflated full will fit? Maybe will try on next tire rotation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyclopathic View Post
    I wonder if deflated full will fit? Maybe will try on next tire rotation.
    What's the point in carrying around a flat tire??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrajet View Post
    What's the point in carrying around a flat tire??
    I carry pump and plug kit irregardless, but wouldn't wanna get caught with donut 500mi away from home.


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