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Old 09-23-2011, 01:29 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by mrosa View Post
Regarding the need to have a huge torque wrench... I actually would not even bother because i am only planning to swap the tire and drive on it long enough to get the other tire repaired at the service station and then i'll just have them put the original tire back on and tighten the hell out of it with their giant torque wrench.

So now I need to find the best place to buy the full size tire and rim as well as the jack and reasonable wrench/Iron. Any suggestions??

I was told by the service department that I may be able to get away with getting a 19inch rim and tire even though i have all 20inch tires on my 2SS now.... since its just temporary anyway. What do you think about that? I figured it would be a bit smaller and easier to fit in the trunk as well(slightly anyway).
Again it's your car its your life. I personally wouldn't risk the "short" drive to a service station with only hand tightened lug nuts. You *can* get away with a 19" wheel, but I wouldn't recommend it. If you send a PM to SUX2BU he can tell you his set up. I believe he got a complete spare tire kit for his SS for around $180 ish.
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