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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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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. 

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