Question for those of you who have big brakes/rotors

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Nov 1, 2005

ZapThyCat

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Question for those of you who have big brakes/rotors

You have to have 17's or bigger rims, if you have the big rotor/big brake kits, right?

Okay, what happens if you get a flat? Do you call for a tow truck or what, since you can't use the spare donut in the truck...?

Just curious. Because I'd like big brakes and rotors... but I want to be prepared in case I get a flat tire.

Nov 1, 2005

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The AEM kit requires 16" or larger. My only idea would be to swap a good tire for the spare and then put the good tire where the flat was. So you would have to change 2 tires.

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Carry 2 jacks, you'll have to flip a good tire to the front, put the donut on the back.
OR
Buy an extra 17.
Buy a 16" steelie and make sure it clears the brakes.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Boilermaker1

Carry 2 jacks, you'll have to flip a good tire to the front, put the donut on the back.
OR
Buy an extra 17.
Buy a 16" steelie and make sure it clears the brakes.

genious, im retarded i looked at this post wondering the same thing and didnt think about the back wheel swap thing..