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I know there have been numerous comments concerning spare tire choice and I have read dozens of them. The general consensus for many (but not all) seems to be*235/65/17 since it's pretty close to the rear tire size and only slightly taller than the front and*is*narrow enough that when put on the front it does not rub.
My question has to do with the rim itself. It seems that a*17 X 7 wheel for a Trailblazer and/or Envoy is what I should*look for. OK, so I go to my local Vehicle*Recycling Center (junkyard) and tell them I want a used rim for my SSR. He's got a hundred rims stacked up in no particular order and hasn't a clue which one(s) are for a Trailblazer/Envoy. So what should*I ask for as far as bolt pattern, size or anything*else that he may ask to narrow the search and of course I won't know?
A used rim and tire OK since I may never ending up using it, or if I do it will only be a short trip to a tire dealer as opposed to waiting for a toe truck taking me God knows where hoping they may be able to help...or not. I take cross country trips and knowing I have a spare makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
My question has to do with the rim itself. It seems that a*17 X 7 wheel for a Trailblazer and/or Envoy is what I should*look for. OK, so I go to my local Vehicle*Recycling Center (junkyard) and tell them I want a used rim for my SSR. He's got a hundred rims stacked up in no particular order and hasn't a clue which one(s) are for a Trailblazer/Envoy. So what should*I ask for as far as bolt pattern, size or anything*else that he may ask to narrow the search and of course I won't know?
A used rim and tire OK since I may never ending up using it, or if I do it will only be a short trip to a tire dealer as opposed to waiting for a toe truck taking me God knows where hoping they may be able to help...or not. I take cross country trips and knowing I have a spare makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.