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1st June 2008, 21:56
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Spare wheel
Anybody got an old 15" wheel knocking about they don't want/need?
I tried a secondhand thinner tyre on one of my old 14" rims but it still won't fit under the spare wheel GRP moulding.
Any old rim, steel or alloy, so long as it is 15" diameter, 4x100 pcd and 57.1mm bore size.
I'm not fussy about condition so long as it's round and still holds air. It'll only be used as a 'get you home' spare.
Anything considered, with or without tyre.
Anyone for some excellent condition 14" genuine BMW steel wheels?
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1st June 2008, 21:59
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I've kept my eye open for VAG group 4 stud spare wheels but so far all I've found are 14's! I think they'd have to be 6J or less to fit under there.
Maybe we could group buy a set of polo 15" alloys? Only 4 builders needed!
EDIT: these are 6.5" wide so too big probably with a 195 tyre: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/tsw-alpine-15-...2em118Q2el1247
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1st June 2008, 22:17
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2nd June 2008, 10:25
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Done some research and come up with these source cars that fit:
Code:
Model Year PCD Offset Bore
Arosa 97> 4x100 35 to 45 57.1
Ibizia / Cordoba 93 to 00 4x100 35 to 45 57.1
Toledo 93 to 99 4x100 35 to 45 57.1
Felicia 94 to 01 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Corrado 4 Stud 83 to 93 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Golf I / Cabrio 76 to 98 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Golf II & III / Ventro 84 to 98 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Lupo 97> 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Passat 4 Stud 88 to 97 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Polo 95 to 01 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
These all have the same PCD but a different bore:
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Model Year PCD Offset Bore
3 Series E30 86 to 91 4x100 15 to 20 72.6
New Mini 01> 4x100 35 to 48 56.1
Civic 00> 4x100 35 to 45 56.1
Civic / CRX 84 to 00 4x100 35 to 42 56.1
Jazz 01> 4x100 35 to 45 56.1
Getz 02> 4x100 35 to 45 54.1
Mentor / Shuma 94> 4x100 35 to 42 67.1
Rio 00> 4x100 35 to 42 54.1
323 89 to 98 4x100 35 to 45 54.1
Demio 98 to 02 4x100 35 to 45 54.1
MX3 92 to 97 4x100 35 to 45 54.1
MX5 / Miata 92> 4x100 35 to 45 64.1
ZR 01> 4x100 38 to 45 56.1
ZS 01> 4x100 38 to 45 56.1
Carisma 1.6 95 to 99 4x100 38 to 45 56.1
Colt/Lancer 92 to 98 4x100 38 to 45 56.1
Nissan 100 NX 91 to 00 4x100 35 to 42 59.1
Almera >99 4x100 35 to 42 66.1
Micra 89 to 03 4x100 35 to 42 59.1
Sunny 91 to 00 4x100 35 to 42 59.1
Renault Avantime 90 to 98 4x100 35 to 42 60.1
Clio 1 1.2 to 1.8 90 to 98 4x100 35 to 42 60.1
Clio 1 16S & Williams 98> 4x100 35 to 42 60.1
Clio 2 1.2 to 1.8 99> 4x100 35 to 42 60.1
Clio 2 16V & 2.0 RS 99> 4x100 35 to 42 60.1
Kangoo 98> 4x100 35 to 42 60.1
Laguna 4 Stud 94 to 01 4x100 38 to 45 60.1
Megane 96 to 99 4x100 35 to 42 60.1
Megane & Coupe 99 to 03 4x100 35 to 42 60.1
R21 4 Stud 88 to 95 4x100 35 to 42 60.1
Safrane / Espace 4 Stud 94 to 00 4x100 38 to 45 60.1
Scenic 97 to 03 4x100 38 to 45 60.1
Super 5 1.2 1.4 82 to 97 4x100 38 to 45 60.1
Super 5 GT Turbo 92 to 92 4x100 38 to 45 60.1
Rover 200 / 400 90 to 99 4x100 35 to 42 56.1
25 / 45 99> 4x100 35 to 42 56.1
Steetwise 03> 4x100 38 to 45 56.1
Arosa 97> 4x100 35 to 45 57.1
Ibizia / Cordoba 93 to 00 4x100 35 to 45 57.1
Toledo 93 to 99 4x100 35 to 45 57.1
Felicia 94 to 01 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Corolla 02> 4x100 35 to 42 54.1
Corolla Verso 02> 4x100 35 to 42 54.1
Corolla / Peaseo 85 to 01 4x100 35 to 42 54.1
MR2 W20 00> 4x100 35 to 42 54.1
Prius 00> 4x100 35 to 42 54.1
Starlet 90 to 99 4x100 35 to 42 54.1
Yaris / Yaris 98> 4x100 35 to 42 54.1
Vauxhall Astra/Kadet 84 to 98 4x100 35 to 45 56.6
Astra 4 Stud 98 to 03 4x100 35 to 45 56.6
Calibra/Vectra 4 Sd 90 to 02 4x100 35 to 45 56.6
Corsa 00> 4x100 38 to 45 56.6
Corsa Van/Combo 96> 4x100 38 to 45 56.6
Mervia 03> 4x100 35 to 45 56.6
Nova 84> 4x100 40 to 45 56.6
Tigra 94 to 00 4x100 35 to 45 56.6
Volkswagen Corrado 4 Stud 83 to 93 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Golf I / Cabrio 76 to 98 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Golf II & III / Ventro 84 to 98 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Lupo 97> 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Passat 4 Stud 88 to 97 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
Polo 95 to 01 4x100 35 to 42 57.1
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2nd June 2008, 16:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peterux
Anybody got an old 15" wheel knocking about they don't want/need?
I tried a secondhand thinner tyre on one of my old 14" rims but it still won't fit under the spare wheel GRP moulding.
Any old rim, steel or alloy, so long as it is 15" diameter, 4x100 pcd and 57.1mm bore size.
I'm not fussy about condition so long as it's round and still holds air. It'll only be used as a 'get you home' spare.
Anything considered, with or without tyre.
Anyone for some excellent condition 14" genuine BMW steel wheels?
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Hi Peter
So what's the problem - is it that the wheel cover won't fit over anything sensible? I dropped one of my Alpina's into the spare wheel well and it seemed to fit fine - but then I don't have the cover (yet).
I saw one Sportster at least at Stoneleigh with a soft spare wheel cover (like you get on a 4x4) Perhaps this is a simpler solution although it doesn't look as good.
Robin
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2nd June 2008, 18:09
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With my wheels 205/60/R15 on 7J rim I have a 4 - 5 cm gap when I drop the cover one. I suspect Peter will probably be similar.
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2nd June 2008, 18:35
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With my wheels 205/60/R15 on 7J rim I have a 4 - 5 cm gap when I drop the cover one. I suspect Peter will probably be similar.
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I have similar problem same size wheel and tyre as patrick and cover has 4cm gap when fitted i couldnt find a spare to fit under the cover so i am using a leather cover at the moment until i resolve the matter.
If you guys are getting together to buy a set of four to split up then i would certainly be interested in one.
Stuart
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2nd June 2008, 18:50
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I've got to the stage in my build where I'm looking at spare wheel covers:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marlin_...io/2533796045/
I couldn't stomach the £100+VAT that Marlin want for their cover (or the inevitable long wait for it to turn up) so I've decided to try and adapt one from a Honda CRV instead. These come up for sale fairly frequently and cheaply on Ebay and look to be alot deeper than the Marlin cover. I'm expecting the cover to arrive later this week & I'll let you all know how I get on!
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2nd June 2008, 20:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart
I have similar problem same size wheel and tyre as patrick and cover has 4cm gap when fitted i couldnt find a spare to fit under the cover so i am using a leather cover at the moment until i resolve the matter.
If you guys are getting together to buy a set of four to split up then i would certainly be interested in one.
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Last weekend I tried one of my steel 14" rims witha 175x70 tyre.
Still a 2cm gap all round. Basically, with a 14" rim it doesn't fit over the hump in the middle of the rear tub.
I reckon it was designed around a 15" Ford wheel.
I think we are looking for something like a 15" 5.5J wheel with a 190 or less tyre.
Sounds like the idea of a set four Golf or Polo wheels might be on with me, Patrick and Stuart. Just need to twist Robin or Jason's arm and we can go for the group buy idea!
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2nd June 2008, 21:05
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Looks good to me!
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2nd June 2008, 21:29
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im happy to go with anything as long as they fit and of course are a resonable cost.
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2nd June 2008, 22:16
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im happy to go with anything as long as they fit and of course are a resonable cost.
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Say, up to £40 each? (S/H tyres are £15-20 round here)
If they don't fit we'll have to re-list them on eBay. Those RA's posted above might be a bit rare and attract a silly bid?
A set of old steel ones would do, but nobody seems to list any. Probably just get scrapped?
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3rd June 2008, 07:22
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Just need to twist Robin or Jason's arm and we can go for the group buy idea!
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OK - count me in!
Cheers
Robin
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3rd June 2008, 07:56
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Yeah that sounds fine to me.
I wonder if it's worth checking scrappies for some steelies?
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3rd June 2008, 22:13
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OK - count me in!
Cheers
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Thanks, Robin, we have a foursome for the group buy!
Patrick,
cheap steelies would be nice but 15" steel BMW or VW wheels seem to be like hens teeth. Let me know if you see any listed anywhere,
I''l keep an eye on those alloys at Henfield but there is already active bidding.
Peter
Talking of Hens teeth
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-DE-TOMASO...d=p3286.c0.m14
those tail pipes look familiar
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4th June 2008, 11:29
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I suppose steelies in 15" on that generation and size of car would be rare like you said. I've got a set of steelies but they are 5 stud
The tailpipes are subtle
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4th June 2008, 12:13
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What's the issue with the spare wheel? Is it just absolute diameter with the tyre?
I have 5 15" original fit BBS wheels that I've had refurbd for mine...
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4th June 2008, 12:26
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What's the issue with the spare wheel? Is it just absolute diameter with the tyre?
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As I understand the cover is not deep enough - so its the width of the tyre that is the problem
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4th June 2008, 12:38
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Ah - Looks like I will be going coverless then... Mine are 7.5J's, so fairly wide.
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