simple rim question

[slippy8v]

Ok heres the problem 4 15inch alloys on the syncro but the spares a 14 inch so cannot be used if needed, so have been trying to source a similar 15 alloy but no luck so far,other option is to get a 15 inch steel just for a spare,so which 15 inch steels would fit and take the weight.
have checked wiki already, if you are running 15inch steels what are they, been told T4 would fit.

Thanks geoff

[billy739]

so many answers to the title........

but keeping it vw ,
why can you not use the 14 incher? bigger brakes fitted?

[slippy8v]

can't run a spare 14 on a syncro running 15's the vc won't like it lol going for the merc 15 steel just for a spare unless any one else can enlighten me.

[billy739]

merc steels are never a problem weight wise.

et 39 or 31 tho else you will need a spacer.

you will also need a set of standard bolts / nuts if your running alloy type.

[California Dreamin]

can't run a spare 14 on a syncro running 15's the vc won't like it lol going for the merc 15 steel just for a spare unless any one else can enlighten me.

Not sure that you statement is correct......I have a spacesaver on my car which isn't anything like the same size as those fitted, however, it would do to get me to the tyre fitters, either to repair or replace the one that was punctured....that's enough isn't it?

Martin

[billy739]

its all about total diameter of the tyre & wheel and what percent you can have without problem

a 14 inch wheel can have a larger diameter once a tyre is fitted than a 15inch wheel with tyre fitted.

dont some mercs/ audis run 17 /18 inch space savers ect?

i am sure there is quite a tolerance with the syncro?