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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    I've never run the donut on the VX but I have on other cars. Handling gets very 'squirrely' even at moderate speeds.

    If you can figure out where to carry a full sized spare - go for it.
    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    My donut spare is sitting the backyard. I have need for it.

    IMO, a full size spare is the only way to go, on or off road. But like Billy said, the donut could probably get you to a service station. Personally though, I wouldn't do it. If you have no roof rack, you can fit a full sized spare in the back, but not much else unless you remove the back seats.

    Bart
    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    3 more donuts vs 1 full size spare...1 full size spare has got to take up less space. For a spare you could use a 7-8 inch wide rim and a tire of the same diameter as you current set up but 9.5 or 10.5 inch width. I don't have a basket either but have had no problem strapping a full size spare down in the cargo area of the VX.
    OK, I was prolly teasing (about 3 more donuts)except for the dumke part. lmao. i have discovered i can fit both the full size spare and the 1200cc blender in back. Plus if I pack carefully, still have room for a weeks worth of granny pantiesAttachment 1177
    Last edited by handeeman : 09/23/2009 at 12:36 PM

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