Original Spare wheel?

[johnymd]

My new purchase came with a steel wheel and new tyre. He thinks it is the original that came with the car and is unused. It looks old but has no cracking and is up to pressure. Could this really be the original tyre? Its a "made in japan" Bridgestone 175HR14 RD-150.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Could well be John.

http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/94493-stock-tire-size-rd150-175hr14.html

Is it a 4.5 or 5.0 inch wheel?

I reckon the tyre is 25" dia isn't it? I measured my tyres the other day because my blue car has 215/60/15 and they are big but only the same as my 175/80/14 on the steels.

 

[tel240z]

Like this

 

[tel240z]

and this

 

[Rob Gaskin]

I'm so pleased - you guys are coming around to the originality joys!

If you need a full set of steels let me know.

 

[johnymd]

Was wondering why yours didn't have the premium Japanese Bridgestone Terry, but then I realised it was a low performance lefty from across the pond.

 

[Pete]

Like this.

 

[johnymd]

Now that's showing off Pete. I was going to post a picture of mine but I don't think I will now!

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Like this.

Wow!

 

[AliK]

Never used!!!!

 

[morbias]

The last four posts would look very strange without pictures

 

[Pete]

True story. When I discovered I had it, I showed it to my wife, pointing out that I thought it was original and unused she was entirely unimpressed.