yenko Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I am wondering why the spare tire in my 93 sts is so small. i would be humilliated to drive home with that thing on. For a 60,000 dollor car shouldn't there be a larger longer lasting spare tire that looks half decent. IMPORT CRUSHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Those spares are only to get you short distances. In the old days you had a full size spare in the trunk that took up a third of the trunk and your luggage space was impinged on. Cadillac had a nice cover for it but it took up a lot of room in the trunk. Besides space, the smaller spare saves some weight. While you might me humiliated, it will still get you home, I would be humiliated if it was flat. Don't forget to check their pressure once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 It may be small and somewhat humiliating, but it gets the job done. Like Scotty said, they are meant to be used for short distances. I used one for a week until I could buy new tires. I was certainly glad to see it back in the trunk, as I didn't like the way the transmission was acting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Another issue that comes to mind is the probability of back injuries, cardiac arrests, even dirty clothes - with the resulting lawsuits et al. All because "over-inflated" owners couldn't get the full-size spare out of the trunk. Sorry Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Despite the multiple warnings regarding speed and mileage limitations the space saver spares are quite functional and will perform far beyond most normal expectations for a spare tire...... Had to use my space-saver spare for 5 days. More than 400 miles and some of that was Interstate miles. Worked like a hose. At the time, I did not care about the "look". Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadiKing Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Yenko... Humiliated? You just ain't living! Wish I would have HAD my camera yeaterday...I was driving on the east side of cleveland...'80's vintage caddy passed me on Euclid ave... get this...FOUR SPACE SAVERS SPARES... It certainly had the look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedog Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Yenko... Humiliated? You just ain't living! Wish I would have HAD my camera yeaterday...I was driving on the east side of cleveland...'80's vintage caddy passed me on Euclid ave... get this...FOUR SPACE SAVERS SPARES... It certainly had the look! LOL It's th new look.....quick, everyone go out and buy spares! Crystal Red Tintcoat Exterior | Shale/Brownstone Interior | 32k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 I am wondering why the spare tire in my 93 sts is so small. i would be humilliated to drive home with that thing on. For a 60,000 dollor car shouldn't there be a larger longer lasting spare tire that looks half decent. $60,000 car??? where did you arrive at that estimate? Your '93 when new had a sticker price around $37,000. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 [$60,000 car??? where did you arrive at that estimate? Your '93 when new had a sticker price around $37,000. I've still got the window sticker from my '93 STS. Lets see..."Standard Vechicle Price": $42,740.00 . As delivered with options : $47, 227.00. '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoe Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Hey Bob D. Are those z-28 style stainless tips on your ride? I am looking at a set of those on E-bay for my STS right now to add to the end of the Dynomax mufflers I will be installing. The guy wants $52.00 for a pair, good deal you think? Anyway, yours look sweet in your photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Hey Bob D. Are those z-28 style stainless tips on your ride? I am looking at a set of those on E-bay for my STS right now to add to the end of the Dynomax mufflers I will be installing. The guy wants $52.00 for a pair, good deal you think? Anyway, yours look sweet in your photo! Yep. As I remember, they weren't cheap either. Well worth it though, I think the rectangular look fits the body geometry much better than what was stock for those years. They also went on the business end of 2.5 in Dynomax SuperTurbos. Great combo. '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 [$60,000 car??? where did you arrive at that estimate? Your '93 when new had a sticker price around $37,000. I've still got the window sticker from my '93 STS. Lets see..."Standard Vechicle Price": $42,740.00 . As delivered with options : $47, 227.00. Ok I was $10 grand low but my point was his '93 was NEVER a $60K car. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 [$60,000 car??? where did you arrive at that estimate? Your '93 when new had a sticker price around $37,000. I've still got the window sticker from my '93 STS. Lets see..."Standard Vechicle Price": $42,740.00 . As delivered with options : $47, 227.00. Ok I was $10 grand low but my point was his '93 was NEVER a $60K car. No duh... Yeah, I'd say that price was just a leeeetle bit inflated. '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yenko Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hey!! buddy Im canadian witch would mean that is in canadian funds Im sorry i didn't specify that, I didn't know someone would get so worked up about somthing like that (sounds like pms if you ask me). IMPORT CRUSHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hey!! buddy Im canadian witch would mean that is in canadian funds Im sorry i didn't specify that, I didn't know someone would get so worked up about somthing like that (sounds like pms if you ask me). ah, HA!! Ease up yenk, we're just having some fun. (At your 60K Canadian exspense, LOL) It helps to have a sense of humor to survive this forum. Just ask that old grouch bbobynski.... '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yenko Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 The only real raeson I posted this topic was because I couldn't think of any thing else to say. I really don't care how large the tire actually is. Now I am trying to find the exact price of my car (canadaian funds). IMPORT CRUSHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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