Spare wheel fitment
- Thread starter craige101
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I was wondering if i could fit a cheap spare not an expensive 20" alloy
Standard T30 brakes
A T30 could have the larger 340mm brakes as standard as the van's load capacity has nothing to do with the brake size.
That being said, a 17" steel is a common spare size and would fit over any VW OEM brake caliper. As would a variety of 18" steels.
I don't believe that 255/45/17 is a very common size but as an example, 235/65/17 is and would be very close to what you currently have. Certainly close enough for a 2wd van, if that's what you have.
215/65/18 is a perfect match but availability and load ratings would need to be checked.
Have a play on "willtheyfit.com" to compare sizes.
However both your current size and any equivalent is a lot larger than the 265/40/20 mentioned above. About 20mm in diameter in fact.
That will be difficult to fit in the spare wheel carrier without modification.
That being said, a 17" steel is a common spare size and would fit over any VW OEM brake caliper. As would a variety of 18" steels.
I don't believe that 255/45/17 is a very common size but as an example, 235/65/17 is and would be very close to what you currently have. Certainly close enough for a 2wd van, if that's what you have.
215/65/18 is a perfect match but availability and load ratings would need to be checked.
Have a play on "willtheyfit.com" to compare sizes.
However both your current size and any equivalent is a lot larger than the 265/40/20 mentioned above. About 20mm in diameter in fact.
That will be difficult to fit in the spare wheel carrier without modification.
Hi @Pontius - I hope it's ok to jump on this thread? Can I ask when you store your spare wheel? I have a 255/45/18 spare and I want it to go under my van where the 16" clayton currently is. But apparently the new spare doens't fit, according the alloy supplier. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks.
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Hi HANA. I bought my Kombi at the end of last year and it came with the 20” spare under the van, so is possible. I don’t know if any modifications were required. I bought it from Bognor motors and they are very helpful so with giving them to call to ask their advice. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
@BognorMotors - will it be a modified carrier or do the 20s fit?
It’s a modified carrier for the 20”
I'd imagine it's just extending either end of the carrier to allow for the extra width of the tyre
i just used two strips of metal with a hole either end and bolted them on, and used the original bar to put it back.
