Spare Wheel Fitment??

Post by **eyeball** » Sun May 03, 2009 4:05 pm

Sorry about this...But I was told there was already a thread regarding this question but I can't find it???

Basically I want to put a spare wheel in my rs rather than expanding spunge and foot pump.lol
So will a standard RS wheel fit in or is the a mod I need to do??

Cheers...

Post by **davs4** » Sun May 03, 2009 4:19 pm

I fitted a full size sits slightly proud of wheel well though.
I removed the boot striker protection and trimmed it around the wheel well so that it fits (if that makes sense).

Post by **eyeball** » Sun May 03, 2009 4:34 pm

Hi davs4,
Yes I understand what your saying there mate. When you say the wheel sits proud...does it actually lift the floor carpet up?? If it does and the carpets doesnt sit to high then I'll give it a go....

Post by **davs4** » Sun May 03, 2009 5:41 pm

Yes mate, floor carpet is about 1/2" - 1" higher thats all, I don't notice any detriment.

Post by **eyeball** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:35 pm

Nice one...thanks for that!

Post by **rickoshea** » Mon May 04, 2009 12:19 am

I managed to fit an OEM B5 RS4 18" rim + tyre in the wheel well without trimming anything; the boot carpet stands maybe 0.5" higher than normal but is not noticeable.

Secret to get away without trimming anything ? Deflating the tyre....if I need to use the spare I'll pump it up with the 12V pump

Post by **don** » Mon May 04, 2009 5:42 am

Would it help if one was to put on a 225 width tire instead of 255?

I assume it would protrude less and the size difference wouldn't be a big problem for a short trip.

Has anyone tried this?

Post by **Jhcolling** » Mon May 04, 2009 8:38 pm

I have a full spare with a 255 tyre, it fits in without trimming anything, bootfloor doe sit slightly proud but its not noticeable.

Post by **jimbo1234567** » Mon May 04, 2009 10:20 pm

the correct spare for the rs4 is called a winter wheel. its 7.5x18 and wears a 225 tyre. it looks like a rs6 wheel having 5 spokes but has the correct et20 offset. and has a polystryene insert inside it for the jerk etc

Post by **eyeball** » Tue May 05, 2009 12:22 am

Thanks for that Jimbo, this has be the best way todo it. It doesnt really matter about being the same style wheel you'll probably never use it. Where would be best for getting this complete set up?

Post by **jimbo1234567** » Tue May 05, 2009 10:35 pm

dunno. ebay.de i reckon

Post by **Jarv** » Fri May 08, 2009 11:23 pm

Exactly the same as I've got jimbo. Works a treat.

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