My 2015 VS has 205mm five-bolt wheels with 165/80 R15 tires. I'd like to put a spare together that will work in a pinch on front or rear, yet fit comfortably in the frunk. The closer the fit to the normal tire, the better. Anyone out there been through this & happen to know just what wheel & tire combo will work? Thanks!
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4 -1/2 x 15 VW rim w/ a 135 x 15 tire, a GM 15" temp spare fits too.
I am using a wide five wheel from a 1966-67 VW and a 125/80-15 temporary spare tire. These wheels are 15 x 4" wide. The tire is about 23" in diameter. It fits nicely into the frunk!
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Thanks guys! Perfect.
If your car's has a stock open differential then @Alan Merklin's or @James' suggestions are both great solutions (I especially like the painted 4" '66-'67 VW wheel, James!). A different size spare than the rear tires won't hurt anything, even if you had to drive on it a fair way- just be aware of the handling implications, since the spare will probably be shorter and (especially) narrower. I'm pretty sure you can't use a different size spare with a ZF limited slip diff (not that there's that many out there in Speedsterland- I think Stan's car is so equipped- anyone else?) but I do think (but don't know for sure so don't take my word for it) you may get away with a different size spare with a Quaife differential for a short distance.
If you're running a ZF or Quaife, the same size tires front and back and had to contend with a flat on the rear- a front tire swap to the back with the spare up front is the answer. You can drive all day if need be and you won't have to worry how far away the tire shop is.
I just took delivery from Greg at Vintage. His spare tire kit is a wide five vintage 190 wheel and a 135X15 tire with hold down hardware.
Thanks. Does he supply a small jack &/or tools of any kind?
Not that I know of, but I did not ask.
Marvin, probably up to the buyer/owner.
jprpdr posted:I just took delivery from Greg at Vintage. His spare tire kit is a wide five vintage 190 wheel and a 135X15 tire with hold down hardware.
Is that the Arizona speedster company or the one in California? I always get them mixed up.
Greg is Vintage Motorcars Of California (Hawaiian Gardens).
I believe VS which was in California was bought out and they reside in Arizona
jprpdr posted:Greg is Vintage Motorcars Of California (Hawaiian Gardens).
Greg builds Good & Great Speedsters and Spyders in Hawaian Gardens
IaM-Ray posted:jprpdr posted:Greg is Vintage Motorcars Of California (Hawaiian Gardens).
Greg builds Good & Great Speedsters and Spyders in Hawaian Gardens
And coupes.
jprpdr posted:I just took delivery from Greg at Vintage. His spare tire kit is a wide five vintage 190 wheel and a 135X15 tire with hold down hardware.
What does the hold down consist of and how is it secured? I'd like to make my own as I already have the rim and tire.
I will post pics.
Best deal I could find on a new 135R15 spare tire- believe it or not- is on Amazon for $65 delivered. https://www.amazon.com/sk=Nank...1&ref=nb_sb_noss. Still working on the wheel
That looks like a nice set up, I like the screw base it is a bit easier to use than a strap system which I have on mine but we flipped the tire to use the space to store items.
IaM-Ray posted:That looks like a nice set up, I like the screw base it is a bit easier to use than a strap system which I have on mine but we flipped the tire to use the space to store items.
How is the strap configured and secured? Pictures please.