R32 Gtr Spacer Saver Spare

[LotusGTR]

So, first time I drive my car in 3 weeks and I cop a flat on the way home. Good news is it happens close to home and I make it back to HQ before it goes totally flat on me. I've put the space saver on and I'm guessing the rolling diameter will be different to the 18's I've got shod in 265/35 rubber. Any dramas with the 4WD system and the rear diff to consider? Clearly I'll be taking it easy and I'll be getting the puncture repaired tomorrow but......?

Thanks.

p.s. driving to work tomorrow at 06.00 so would appreciate a prompt reply.

[GTR-N1]

It's the transfer case that suffers.

But so long as the diameter from tyre-edge to tyre-edge is the same you're safe.

You'd know already to keep the speed down eh?

[LotusGTR]

Thanks Terry. Yeah, kept speeds to 100kms per the instructions. Well, I've done the 40km drive to work and no lights on the dash, but the torque gauge was on a minimum reading of 5 and was much more active than usual. On light throttle applications where more torque was required (e.g. slight incline whilst doing 100) the gauge would dip up and down slightly and there was a slight pulling pushing sensation from the driveline.

So, clearly the OD of the spare was not the same as the rims and it was a little upset. Hopefully I'll get it fixed before the drive home.......

I do have 2 of the space saver spares and I'd be a lier if I said I'd not thought of putting both on the back and seeing what impact that had on the 'handling' of the car in 2wd mode.......

[Moodles2]

If you are going to drive about with the space saver on, pull the AWD fuse (only because it's a R32) otherwise you will burn out your transfer case.