As i am travelling around France in my Q2 shortly i have decided that it would be worth while buying a space saver wheel. On phoning Audi for a price i was quoted £386, which i am not prepared to pay. Looking on the internet it is possible to get a 17, 18 and 19 inch but cannot find a 16 inch, which is what i require. Can anyone help?
Space saver wheel 16 "
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I'm planning on getting a 17" space saver.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162434715983
And I've got 16" and there's no legal issues having slightly different sizes on a saver. Bare in mind, you shouldn't go over 50mph on space savers. And their meant as temporary fixes. There may be a slight pull when braking. Space saver spares should only be used to get home/tyre shop. Obviously, your case is slightly different with being out the country. But if worse case, you should limit your speed and just stay in the slow lanes. Also, with it being a front wheel drive. If a front wheel goes. It may also be safer to change it out for a rear wheel. But that's only if you have a full load, and have a safe space to change.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162434715983
And I've got 16" and there's no legal issues having slightly different sizes on a saver. Bare in mind, you shouldn't go over 50mph on space savers. And their meant as temporary fixes. There may be a slight pull when braking. Space saver spares should only be used to get home/tyre shop. Obviously, your case is slightly different with being out the country. But if worse case, you should limit your speed and just stay in the slow lanes. Also, with it being a front wheel drive. If a front wheel goes. It may also be safer to change it out for a rear wheel. But that's only if you have a full load, and have a safe space to change.
If you still don't fancy risking the difference of an inch. Broaden your search of model. You may even get it under £100. As long as it's a audi with following you should fine:
PCD: 5x112
Centre Bore: 57.1
Offset: 33mm
Mounting Bolt 14 x 1.50
PN: The offset is less important on savers, you can give or take 10mm.
PCD: 5x112
Centre Bore: 57.1
Offset: 33mm
Mounting Bolt 14 x 1.50
PN: The offset is less important on savers, you can give or take 10mm.
No worries. I actually collected my q2 today and my old ford got a flat! That also has a space saver wheel, should check it to see if the inch dim is different to confirm the point.
Here's another post about space savers:
https://www.q2forums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=345
Btw, I bought that wheel on the eBay link. In the item description it does have an disclaimer which suggests legally only space savers can be different in diameter.
Here's another post about space savers:
https://www.q2forums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=345
Btw, I bought that wheel on the eBay link. In the item description it does have an disclaimer which suggests legally only space savers can be different in diameter.
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