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mamba
03-28-2002, 03:00 AM
Hmmm,
Here in Australia the Celica ships with a full size spare, but the boot (trunk) looks like it was designed for a space saver.
What type of spare does it ship with elsewhere?
(hey I know it isn't a CAI or streetglow question, but I am curious)
thanks,
Mamba.
Chris25NJ
03-28-2002, 08:46 AM
What do you mean by full size spare? Mine is on a cheap thin black rim, prob 15 inch. It's not one of those inflatable tires, but it's not the same tire that's on the car.
Chris25NJ
03-28-2002, 08:47 AM
The cardboard cover lays flat.
theotherredline
03-28-2002, 09:41 AM
Hey Chris, I live in River Edge.......we are neighbors!
SpitfireFrl
03-28-2002, 09:51 AM
In Europe the Celica also comes with a full size spare. (Could be handy in case you damage a rim)
WillyK
03-28-2002, 07:59 PM
Originally posted by Chris25NJ
What do you mean by full size spare?

I would assume he means his spare is exactly like the wheels/tires already on his car, not a cheesy donut tire
Vincent Vega
03-28-2002, 08:34 PM
Originally posted by WillyK


I would assume he means his spare is exactly like the wheels/tires already on his car, not a cheesy donut tire

Yeah, I also assume that's what he means.
And here in Canada, we also have a full size spare tire, which can be very handy. I never felt secure with the miniature wheels we often get with japanese cars.
mamba
03-28-2002, 09:50 PM
Yep, full alloy spare, but the cardboard doesn't fit flat in the boot (trunk).
So I guess they designed the car for the "cheesy doughnut",
Aust = full
Canada = full
Europe = full
USA = "cheesy doughnut"
Japan = ???
thanks, curisoity satisfied.
toyota-tech.com
03-29-2002, 10:05 PM
i love my spare gt-s rims / tires
Slant
04-01-2002, 03:41 PM
Just curious, is "tire" spelled "tyre" in australia? or is that a typo?
Maestro
04-02-2002, 06:19 AM
naah mate he's right, its "tyre" downunder.

:)
Slant
04-02-2002, 09:05 AM
For some reason, I find that facinating. Thanks
celwin
04-02-2002, 10:29 AM
Originally posted by Slant
For some reason, I find that facinating. Thanks

Then you'll like the spelling variations of the follwoing:


American Spelling / Bristish Spelling

color/ colour
neighbor/ neighbour
center/ centre
favorite/ favourite


There are numerous others.
MikeUK
04-02-2002, 12:48 PM
We the rest of the world can spell. Guess who can't.
YOshi31
04-03-2002, 12:26 AM
i think i'm going to dip my rims to make them gunmetal or gold or white
chameleon
04-05-2002, 10:06 AM
YOshi31, just so you know, wheels are powdercoated, not dipped. So if you want to change the finish of the wheels you should look for a place that will do some custom powdercoating for you. If you do it, post some pics, I'll bet that they would look great! ;)