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**FL71C10** · 03-13-2011, 02:02 PM

I was thinking of getting a donut spare to use for my truck. I thought it might fit behind the passenger seat since I've taken the gas tank out of the cab. I know a lot of poeple don't like donut spares but it would be nice to have one inside where it won't get stolen.

What newer cars or trucks come with the 5 x 5 bolt pattern that would fit our trucks?

Thanks!

Longhorn Man · 03-13-2011, 02:58 PM

the astro van is probably the only one with a space saver and 5 on 5

**passthebuck** · 03-13-2011, 03:12 PM

My dad's '91 Caprice has a compact spare & it's 5 on 5 as well.

68gmsee · 03-13-2011, 06:01 PM

Some years ago I found a nice 6 lug donut that fit my 68 GMC and 69 Chevy. I figured if I ever took the tank out from behind the seat of one of them that's what I would do. Haven't done it yet but it does look like it will fit.

btw: I did try it out on one of my wheels and didn't look too far out of whack with the other tires. For a short jaunt it would work fine.

blackcloud45 · 05-10-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Some years ago I found a nice 6 lug donut that fit my 68 GMC and 69 Chevy. I figured if I ever took the tank out from behind the seat of one of them that's what I would do. Haven't done it yet but it does look like it will fit.

btw: I did try it out on one of my wheels and didn't look too far out of whack with the other tires. For a short jaunt it would work fine.

Any idea what this 6 hole donut is off of?

I have a '66 w/ 6 lug and disc front trying to find a suitable donut...

Thanks!

68gmsee · 05-10-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcloud45

Any idea what this 6 hole donut is off of?

I have a '66 w/ 6 lug and disc front trying to find a suitable donut...

Thanks!

Have no idea. It was free and I brought it home to see if it would fit the truck-which it did. At one time I thought it came out of an 80's Toyota truck but not sure. There's no markings or numbers on the rim.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-13-2011, 07:13 PM

theres a guy in 73 87 that has a dounut spare..

oldblue1968chevy · 03-13-2011, 07:14 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...414772&page=22

ubtripn · 03-13-2011, 08:45 PM

I got a new one at the junk yard and also took the box with the cable and crank. I am going to mount the box and then weld brackets for the tire suck suck up against underneath the truck and then use the old hole from the PO air shocks to insert the rod and lower the tire when needed. I also picked up a like-new scissor jack and folding lug wrench the new Chevys come with that slides right under the seat. This is one improvements with the new Chevys I love.

03-13-2011, 02:02 PM	#1
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Donut spare I was thinking of getting a donut spare to use for my truck. I thought it might fit behind the passenger seat since I've taken the gas tank out of the cab. I know a lot of poeple don't like donut spares but it would be nice to have one inside where it won't get stolen. What newer cars or trucks come with the 5 x 5 bolt pattern that would fit our trucks? Thanks! __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

03-13-2011, 02:58 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Donut spare the astro van is probably the only one with a space saver and 5 on 5

03-13-2011, 03:12 PM	#3
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Donut spare My dad's '91 Caprice has a compact spare & it's 5 on 5 as well. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car Last edited by passthebuck; 03-13-2011 at 07:02 PM.

03-13-2011, 06:01 PM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Donut spare Some years ago I found a nice 6 lug donut that fit my 68 GMC and 69 Chevy. I figured if I ever took the tank out from behind the seat of one of them that's what I would do. Haven't done it yet but it does look like it will fit. btw: I did try it out on one of my wheels and didn't look too far out of whack with the other tires. For a short jaunt it would work fine. Attached Images

03-13-2011, 07:13 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Donut spare theres a guy in 73 87 that has a dounut spare.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-13-2011, 07:14 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Donut spare http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...414772&page=22 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-13-2011, 08:45 PM	#9
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Donut spare I got a new one at the junk yard and also took the box with the cable and crank. I am going to mount the box and then weld brackets for the tire suck suck up against underneath the truck and then use the old hole from the PO air shocks to insert the rod and lower the tire when needed. I also picked up a like-new scissor jack and folding lug wrench the new Chevys come with that slides right under the seat. This is one improvements with the new Chevys I love. Last edited by ubtripn; 03-13-2011 at 08:56 PM.



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