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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair
Had my second flat since 1987 over labor Day weekend. The 8" long screw really tore hell out of that tire. The inflation kit couldn't do it.
Am I the only one that packs a torque wrench instead of a breaker bar? Does the same thing, and I can read the torque too. A Craftsman deep well impact socket, 7/8ths for 1/2" drive will clear the wheels on my SS. That rides in my cargo net.
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Alright, I know this is an old thread, but I'm just discovering this issue as the proud new owner of a '15 SS. After pricing all of the various parts to create a donut spare kit, I decided to go with a full spare strategy for out of town travel. I figure I can rely on road side assitance and the inflator kit for travel within the metro area. For long trips here is what I plan to put in the trunk:
Take-off front rim purchased on e-bay $230 (with shipping)
w/ tire $160
A cheap compact floor jack $30 (already have one)
Extendable 1/2" ratchet $15
1/2" drive 7/8" deep well socket $5
The ratchets are available at Harbor Freight, I've used these for other jobs and they work great. The handle telescopes out for additional leverage, but collapses back down to more reasonable length for storage. I'll try to get a picture once everything is assembled. As noted, I already have the jack, but you could put this together for $450 and end up with a tire you wouldn't be nervous about driving at 70 mph. The long trip scenario is the one that scares me with the inflator or even a donut. Our tires aren't the most commonly stocked sizes. I'd hate to get stuck in the middle of nowhere with no option but to wait for a tire to be shipped in or to drive 100's of miles on a donut.
As others have noted, a front tire/wheel is the best choice as it can be used on either axle. Whereas, a rear tire won't fit on the front.