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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: fused on 22 November 2008, 15:29

Title: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: fused on 22 November 2008, 15:29: Hi all,

I've done the tested route of upgrading my 239mm gti brakes to the 280mm G60 ones, definately worth it! but my skinny space saver no long fits! so if I need to replace a front tyre I have to change a rear tyre first :laugh: since I don't want a full size spare (would really upset my handy work) does anyone know if the G60 spare was a space saver or full size? Or does anyone know of a narrow 15' I could use as a spare? still running 4 stud pcd 100.

regards
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: Rodriguez on 22 November 2008, 15:51: Couldn't say.

But I know this was a problem with Type R Civics..... and that was a standard car from the factory. What a faff.
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: danny_p on 22 November 2008, 16:00: get a space saver from a g60, rallye, corrado

or just get a random 15" alloy and tyer off someone
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: sidecarphil on 22 November 2008, 17:25: tin of tyre repair foam :)
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: JC on 22 November 2008, 17:28: I have seen a 4x100 15" space saver on the bay of Es before, but they used those immortal words " uber rare " :sick:
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: Mr Blue on 22 November 2008, 17:29: Quote from: danny_p on 22 November 2008, 16:00

or just get a random 15" alloy and tyer off someone

but then you have the crappy bulge in the boot carpet
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: Diamond Hell on 22 November 2008, 17:31: Not if you've got a proper Golf - they have a higher boot floor and thus a proper size well for the wheel.

I mean how many people look in your boot to see this unsightly bulge anyway?!
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: sidecarphil on 22 November 2008, 17:42: really gent's

no one want's to see an "unsightly bulge" any where :tongue: :tongue:
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: Mr Blue on 22 November 2008, 17:44: Not vag but could save alot of headache.

honda 15'' space saver. Same 4x100 fitment but the centre bore will be abit tight but thats a minor job.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-SPACE-SAVER-SPARE-WHEEL_W0QQitemZ250326921699QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item250326921699&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1431%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

possibly a mk3 space saver out there thats 15''. not sure

diamond hell...That boot bulge looks sh1t and im a fussy git. hows that :grin: (got a few stuff in the boot and the bulge would make things awkward)

each to their own
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 22 November 2008, 18:23: i dont think that honda wheel would clear the brakes

you could just put the back on the front then the space saver on the rear if you get a puncture? it doesnt take that long!
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: rubjonny on 23 November 2008, 12:20: yarg Golf G60 etc 15" space saver is what you need, or do the old tyre switcharoo.
I found the bulge was quite handy for luggage though, help stop ya shopin shifting aboot
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: fused on 23 November 2008, 14:25: Yeah my handy work is causing problems! I fitted a MDF floor to the boot, raised to clear the old spare, but unless I can find a narrow 15' wheel or a proper space saver to clear the brakes, I can't fit the floor down! Is there anyone able to check how much for a G60 space saver, or anyone got one? I live in stevenage during the week and near woking at the weekends. I'll try a breaker later as well.

cheers for the posts guys
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: rubjonny on 23 November 2008, 14:59: 535 601 025 A - 29+VAT and that doesnt include a tyre!
Title: Re: Spare wheel for G60 brakes
Post by: Chris-White on 23 November 2008, 16:16: This fellow has one:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=96565.0