Replacement of Base Spare With Sports Pkg. Spare
 

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Hi All,

The first mod of my Z is the exchange of the Spare Tire to the Sports Pkg 18" , so it can accomodate future upgrade to a BBK. So far I've found out the difference in the spare compartment is the following:

* Spare Tire (replaced Base Steelie 17x4"rim with 18x4" enkei Sports Wheel)

*Aditional Spacer betwen Chasis Floor and wheel (part# 84978W) *Could someone take a pic?*

* Spare tire Locking Nut? (dont find the part# and correct naming Got the longer one for sports wheel)

*There seems to be a difference between the Spare Cover, Base Spare Cover has an Soft foam Spacer Glued In to make up for the dimensions of the steel spare vs the sports.) I removed the glued soft foam spacer and the fitment is perfect.

i'll try to get a pic soon. i'm curious as to what the spare looks like on the non-sport? this is the 18" on mine:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a55...d613/spare.jpg

Could someone take pics please?
 

I think my spare is shifting under acceleration even tough the lock nut is tightened.

I would like to see the spacer between the sports spare tire and floor so i can verify part# and order to complete retrofit guide.

You know i gotta say that the sport package spare is just about the most bad a$$ spare tire i have ever seen.

right? i was shocked when i saw it was made by enkei.

Where did you buy it? (Site, link) How much did it cost?

You know the base spare will fit on the rear. So if you have a flat on the front you can just move the rear tire to the front and then put the spare on the rear.

I wound up with an extra spare (yes the slick sport spare) via mix up at the dealership when this happened less than 20 miles after driving it off the lot:
http://thejungle.ath.cx/370z/Overinflated%20Tire.jpg

PM me an offer if you want. Although shipping to Guam... :eek: