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My 71 came without spare tire or pan to hold it and without jack. It has a flowmaster exhaust which I am told would probably not allow room for spare. Does anyone know if the flowmaster exhaust would allow the placement of spare? I also hear that many go without a spare. Is that true? What do those do in preparation for a flat tire? I feel that I should have a spare and also that it should be there as it was original. Any ideas or comments? Thanks. Ed.
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I don't know if a tub will work with your flowmaster but I have seen people mount a space saver spare under there. -
Given the choice...
I would rather have a spare and jack than the the Flowmasters. Get with Dr Rebuild, Paragon, and/or Corvette Central and put the car back together. My $0.02.Comment
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I second the motion! *NM*
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Re: Given the choice...
Ed and Dave------
Full size spare tires are a "luxury" that few folks that drive cars anymore have ever experienced. Would I ever give up this "luxury" on a car that had a full size spare in order to use Flowmaster mufflers (or, for that matter, for any other reason). ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY NO!!!
As many may be aware, the C5 was designed with no provisions, at all, for a spare tire. Supposedly, the "Run Flat" EMT tires made this possible. However, when the ZO-6 came along, Chevrolet went to a non-EMT tire for better performance and to reduce unsprung weight. So how do they handle the "spare tire" issue now? A can of tire sealer/inflator comes with the car.
Would you be comfortable on a long trip through the hinterlands with nothing but a can of tire sealer/inflator to deal with tire problems? I would NOT.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: Given the choice...
I hear you and I feel the same way a full spare and being a complete car are nice and important to me. I was tempted to go another way as the exhaust is real nice and new and to get the spare parts and stuff is going to cost me some good money but I do agree. My friend who has owned a number of vettes says he goes without spares all the time. His answer is he would call a flatbed. Anyway what does the *NM* stand for and thanks to all for the above advise. EdComment
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Re: Given the choice...
Ed-----
The "NM" stands for "No Message". It just means that the message is in the title and it's not necessary to click on it to access a complete message.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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I blew the right rear once...
Two hours from home. I put on the spare and went home. At todays prices, that would be easily over $2-300 for any kind of tow, plus sweating blood watching them load up the car. I know- I've been that route, too.Comment
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Re: I blew the right rear once...
If you like the exhaust then keep it, but I would get the spare and tub and put it in. if it doesn't fit take your car to an exhaust shop they can alter the exhaust very easily and make the tub fit.
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