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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: noms on 29 February 2008, 09:02

Title: Spare Wheel Space Saver
Post by: noms on 29 February 2008, 09:02
I have one fo those "space saver" jobbies as my spare wheel on my mk3, but I was wondering why the "hole" that it fits into is much larger than the actual wheel itself. Were all mk3's fitted with space savers or would it be possible to fit a standard wheel into the boot?
Title: Re: Spare Wheel Space Saver
Post by: GTi-Matt on 29 February 2008, 10:31
you can fit a standard 14" wheel in there, when the mk3 was made it was the manfacturers new thing to fit these dangerous and stupid wheels in they boot.

they change on they mk 4 to a standard size wheel but made it a steel wheel witch is annoying still.
Title: Re: Spare Wheel Space Saver
Post by: Mikester on 29 February 2008, 11:42
Im going to take mine out, and if i get a puncture call my dad of the AA. I would rather that than use the stupidly small peice of rubbish.
Title: Re: Spare Wheel Space Saver
Post by: boneybradley on 29 February 2008, 18:14
remember it's a 1 size fits all.... my gti has a 15" space saver and it fits nicely!
Title: Re: Spare Wheel Space Saver
Post by: kells on 29 February 2008, 18:16
i just carry a can of instant tyre fix as i refuse to use a standard jack on my car....
Title: Re: Spare Wheel Space Saver
Post by: noms on 01 March 2008, 08:58
what about if you've changed your wheels from 15's to 16's or 17's, whats the largest steelie that will fit into the back?
Title: Re: Spare Wheel Space Saver
Post by: boneybradley on 01 March 2008, 11:40
Quote from: noms on 01 March 2008, 08:58
what about if you've changed your wheels from 15's to 16's or 17's, whats the largest steelie that will fit into the back?

I think 15 would be largest...mine fits fairly snug!
Title: Re: Spare Wheel Space Saver
Post by: filthy on 01 March 2008, 11:59
Quote from: kells on 29 February 2008, 18:16
i just carry a can of instant tyre fix as i refuse to use a standard jack on my car....

I agree with that, I'll never forget the day I jacked my 1st mk3 with the factory jack.....jack went up, car didn't...that'll be a fooked sill then  :sad: