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Why does the spare wheel say temporary use only?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Discokiller, Sep 12, 2022.

  1. Sep 12, 2022 at 9:54 AM
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    Discokiller

    Discokiller [OP] When short, sweet and sexy, what matters!

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    Hello....so if tacomas bring full size tire as spare. In fact it is the same as the original 4 truck tires from factory, just on aluminum wheels ....before i changed them.....why does the spare wheel say temporary use only??? Sticker... On steel wheel ???
     
  2. Sep 12, 2022 at 10:04 AM
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    I would guess they want you to repair your tire and get your spare back in place for the next emergency.
    People who continue to ride on the spare no longer have the spare as an option. My best guess
     
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  3. Sep 12, 2022 at 10:06 AM
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    Discokiller [OP] When short, sweet and sexy, what matters!

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    sounds good
     
  4. Sep 12, 2022 at 10:08 AM
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    Could also be the rims come with the sticker and are used for other models that do not have a full size spare.

    Or liability.
     
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    Borracho Loco

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    Oh look, another mod....

    This has been asked/answered before: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/temporary-use-only-rim.556010/
     
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    Lack of TPMS & different Lug Nuts...
     
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    At least he didn't link a youtube video, then you know it is over.
     
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    Different lug nuts? So my aluminum wheel lug nuts....wont fit the steel spare? Isnt that why the aluminum wheel lugs have a angle on the bottom to be able to be used on steel spare?
     
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  10. Sep 12, 2022 at 10:25 AM
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    They will fit, but they are not designed for long term use there and will rattle.
     
  11. Sep 12, 2022 at 10:35 AM
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    FLPanhandleTacoma

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    Redline hood struts, oversized tires.
    I'm going to go out on a limb here and say because they don't want you to use it as a regular tire? (please note this is a sarcastic comment!)
     
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