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Old 05-26-2020, 07:56 AM   #1 (permalink)
viiv
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Default Any benefit to upgrading spare tire from base to sport?

Hey guys,

So while searching for something else on Craigslist I stumbled upon some guy selling his never used 18" alloy enkei from his 2019 Z to make way for a sub for $150.

I have a 6 speed base model 2020 that came with the steel spare. I also have no intention of upgrading to the akebono brakes.

Is there any benefit at all for 'upgrading' from the steel spare to the enkei alloy? Since aluminum is lighter than steel, will there be any weight loss benefit for when it hopefully never sees the light of day again just sitting in the trunk? Is there any benefit for if I ever have to use it? Is it more capable and durable than the regular steel donught and closer to being like a normal wheel (it sure does look nice for a spare). For example, I do notice the base steel spare uses a bias ply tire while the alloy enkei uses a radial tire. Thanks!

Last edited by viiv; 05-26-2020 at 08:34 AM.
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