Looking for one wheel

I found one wheel for cheap on eBay. For the tire, I'd recommend asking a tire shop for a used AT tire in that size.

Sarang said:

I found one wheel for cheap on eBay. For the tire, I'd recommend asking a tire shop for a used AT tire in that size.

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Sounds like they're planning on getting new tires, and wants the 5th wheel prior, so they can buy all new tires.
From my understanding anywho!

Tai - I would search local Craigslist, Facebook market place if you want to just pickup. Like Sarang mentioned, ebay would have them as well.

stupidchicken03 said:

Sounds like they're planning on getting new tires, and wants the 5th wheel prior, so they can buy all new tires.
From my understanding anywho!

Tai - I would search local Craigslist, Facebook market place if you want to just pickup. Like Sarang mentioned, ebay would have them as well.

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Yes, I want one extra wheel so I can have 5 matching so that when I get my new tires, the spare matches.
I've looked on Ebay, I just can't find anyone selling this exact one other than sets of 4. I'll look on the other sites too. Thank you!
I'm excited to finally start my upgrades that I've been planning for so long!

Be aware that a full size spare does not fit in the spare tire compartment in the back of the vehicle.

ND Trekkie said:

Be aware that a full size spare does not fit in the spare tire compartment in the back of the vehicle.

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i wonder how many guys who have a full size, matching spare have actually had to use it?

I did on a 2007 Forester XT. I did a 5 wheel rotation with the full size spare. Only needed it once for a flat though.

ND Trekkie said:

Be aware that a full size spare does not fit in the spare tire compartment in the back of the vehicle.

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Yes, I have a tire carrier for the hitch ☺ Using the inside portion where the tire used to be for extra storage!

erader said:

i wonder how many guys who have a full size, matching spare have actually had to use it?

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I’d rather not wait until I need it to get it😂 I have a lift and bigger tires, so the donut spare that came with the car will no longer work. I don’t want to be stranded on a back road with no reception and no spare😂

There are a bunch for sale on EBay right now. Personally would buy a wheel that is not reconditioned. Most are as from the factory but just be aware to look for that.

Price was about $230 for them.

Tai said:

I’d rather not wait until I need it to get it😂 I have a lift and bigger tires, so the donut spare that came with the car will no longer work. I don’t want to be stranded on a back road with no reception and no spare😂

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i hear you. i go way out there too where towing is a minimum $1000. but still i wonder

Flats only happen when you least expect them and when it is most inconvenient. If you dont get the full size spare, you will have a flat in no time. If you do get the full size spare you probably will never have a flat. Just Murphy's Law.

ND Trekkie said:

Flats only happen when you least expect them and when it is most inconvenient. If you dont get the full size spare, you will have a flat in no time. If you do get the full size spare you probably will never have a flat. Just Murphy's Law.

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That's exactly it! I'd rather have it and never need it than not have it and need it. I think I may have found one that will work. Why was one matching wheel the hardest part of my build to find? Haha

ND Trekkie said:

Flats only happen when you least expect them and when it is most inconvenient. If you dont get the full size spare, you will have a flat in no time. If you do get the full size spare you probably will never have a flat. Just Murphy's Law.

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well the car is equipped with a spare and i have a AAA card

but yeah if i spent a lot of time off road in remote areas i would want a full size spare and a different jack

erader said:

well the car is equipped with a spare and i have a AAA card

but yeah if i spent a lot of time off road in remote areas i would want a full size spare and a different jack

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AAA Card isn't going to do anything for me when I'm off grid Although that would be the cheaper option!

Tai said:

AAA Card isn't going to do anything for me when I'm off grid Although that would be the cheaper option!

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you probably know some of the most heavily modified vehicles on the road never see the dirt

Yup, we have lots of huge dually pickups up here that have never seen dirt or towed anything. Has more to do with income from the Bakken oil patch.

erader said:

you probably know some of the most heavily modified vehicles on the road never see the dirt

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At least they look cool, right! I actually work in the Overland Industry and love to off-road and camp. I'm a bit limited with my stock Crosstrek right now, but my upcoming lift, tires, and other mods will help a little. I have a custom sleeper system in the Crosstrek that allows me and my 6'2 boyfriend to sleep comfortably in there

Working in the industry I see a ton of glam builds that never see dirt. But hey, at least they look cool 😂 Fortunately mine will not be like that!

This is actually a better idea than most are giving it credit for.
If you do rotate all 5, and get a flat, you take that one out of rotation and get a new one, mayne ahave it down, maybe leave it new. But you won't have to buy 4 new tires due to the AWD just because of one flat.

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