Hi,
i was wondering if the spare tire on the 2003 nissan xterra SE SC was a full 17 inch tire with a steelie? I'm posting this question because somebody stole my spare tire and i'm trying to figure out of if the spare tire was the same as the four other tires (the 5 spoke aluminum-alloy charcoal wheels). Can someone help me out here. The insurance needs proof.

Thank You

The spare on the SC is not a steelie. It is the same 5-spoke charcoal that are on the X. At least mine has it anyway.
As far as proof for the insurance, might look for standard equipment list.

Thanks 2Xplore. I'll take that to the insurance. Any other supercharged X members want to comment?

Thanks

Maybe invest in this for your new Spare...I got one...pretty Dandy!!!
http://www.xterraparts.com/Merchant2/mer...ode=999L2-00002

mine had the same rim as the rest of them also if that helps. tell us how it all plays out with the insurance company

Well i bought one of those and they were still able to steal the tire.

Hell - Sometimes they steal the rest of the truck too.



They like to steal spares because they don't have to block the truck up, and most people don't notice its missing right away, giving them time to abscond.

If you want to slow them down, add a second lock/chain, one of those door type alarms that would go off when the tire is let down, etc...the more time it takes them, and the more likely they might be caught, the less fun.



For tire carriers, I'm always torn between wanting to be able to quickly get the spare on/off on the trail, and wanting it to still be there in the city...My company has had winches, lights, tires, you name it, stolen while parked in the city...and it seems to be all about advertising....

If the passing purloiners notice something of value, they home in on it...if the winch is behind the bumper, or the lights are folded down, etc...they don't see it like they would if it were in their face as they drive by.

Spares on the other hand are low hanging fruit....they know that they're under there, ripe for the picking.

Parking with the vulnerable parts facing the light/public view (If they take it, people will see them....) works in areas with morales (Stop, thief!), and back fires in areas without, as you are merely displaying your wares for the taking.

Dammmm....are you serious...man, I got one of those Spare Tire Locks...I tell ya...if somebody wants something so bad, THEY WILL FIND A WAY TO TAKE IT....

Crap, are you serious? My SE/SC has a 16" steel spare. Did buy it used, tho...