Spare wheel

Chris_CDT · 1st October 2007, 20:36

I poked around in the boot at the weekend to realise that the space for a spare wheel is taken up by a lump of polystyrene and a can. Call me old fashioned (well I do drive a 75..

).

Will a proper spare wheel fit in the space and what's the lowest cost way of getting a wheel that can be used.

Thanks.

Christopher · 1st October 2007, 20:38

Yes - and go on ebay - many wheels to be had there - spacesavers or otherwise

HTH

SMC Trading · 1st October 2007, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_CDT

I poked around in the boot at the weekend to realise that the space for a spare wheel is taken up by a lump of polystyrene and a can. Call me old fashioned (well I do drive a 75..

).

Will a proper spare wheel fit in the space and what's the lowest cost way of getting a wheel that can be used.

Thanks.

What style of wheels do you have Chris?

Christopher · 1st October 2007, 20:41

Oh yes - and Les at SMC Trading

SMC Trading · 1st October 2007, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher

Oh yes - and Les at SMC Trading

Might have some good news about your union wheel soon

Christopher · 1st October 2007, 20:47

Now you're talking!

Thanks Les.

adysiflori · 1st October 2007, 20:54

The lowest cost way is to buy a crown wheel and tyre. it doesnt matter what size your wheels are a crown will do as a spare. the crowns are 15" but the profile of the tyre is such that the overall diameter is the same as 16" 17" or even 18" wheels with lower profiles. I have 18" gridspokes but my spare is a 16" union but the diameter of the wheel and tyre combined is the same...

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1st October 2007, 20:36	#1
Chris_CDT Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bedford Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spare wheel I poked around in the boot at the weekend to realise that the space for a spare wheel is taken up by a lump of polystyrene and a can. Call me old fashioned (well I do drive a 75.. ). Will a proper spare wheel fit in the space and what's the lowest cost way of getting a wheel that can be used. Thanks.

1st October 2007, 20:38	#2
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Yes - and go on ebay - many wheels to be had there - spacesavers or otherwise HTH __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

1st October 2007, 20:41	#4
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Oh yes - and Les at SMC Trading __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

1st October 2007, 20:47	#6
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Now you're talking! Thanks Les. __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

1st October 2007, 20:54	#7
adysiflori Avid contributor rover 75 saloon cdti Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: leeds Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	The lowest cost way is to buy a crown wheel and tyre. it doesnt matter what size your wheels are a crown will do as a spare. the crowns are 15" but the profile of the tyre is such that the overall diameter is the same as 16" 17" or even 18" wheels with lower profiles. I have 18" gridspokes but my spare is a 16" union but the diameter of the wheel and tyre combined is the same... .