Spare Wheel

reychris · Postby **reychris** » 16 May 2010 10:26

A question for all TR7's that run 15" wheels and bigger brake discs. Has anyone tried an MGF spacesaver tyre as their spare wheel?
I have 15" alloys but only a 13" steel spare so if i get a puncture on one of the fronts I'll have to put my faith in a can of tyreweld. I don't particularly want to spend money on a full size alloy and tyre that (hopefully!) never gets used. The MGF tyre is 175/656 T14 and are available for Â£30 from Ebay.
My only other concern apart from it fitting is the load rating. The MGF is 82 where my full size Pirelli is 86, close enough do you think?

richards · Postby **richards** » 16 May 2010 10:53

Fit the spare tyre on one of the rear wheels then exchange the good rear wheel for the punctured front.

MGF space saver is a good idea though, haddnt thought of that.

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Odd · Postby **Odd** » 16 May 2010 11:47

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> The MGF tyre is 175/656 T14 and are available for Â£30 from Ebay. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> Where?
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> My only other concern apart from it fitting is the load rating. The MGF is 82 where my full size Pirelli is 86, close enough do you think? <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> LI82 is 475kg while LI86 is 530kg - and the original 185/70-HR13 were LI84=500kg (and 210km/h continous...)
- you take your pick...

HowardB · Postby **HowardB** » 16 May 2010 14:06

I solved my problem by buying another alloy MGF wheel from Ebay - it had a few scratches so was v cheap, but more than OK as a spare

reychris · Postby **reychris** » 16 May 2010 15:35

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Fit the spare tyre on one of the rear wheels then exchange the good rear wheel for the punctured front.
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Hadn't thought of that!
Ebay link for the spacesaver
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120550927831&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Might have a punt on the spacesaver after a bit more investigation. It could also give a bit more boot space for carrying extra tools!

dave.c · Postby **dave.c** » 16 May 2010 16:08

Hi all
what about those using 185's on the front and 205's on the back
I have a 205 spare and a can of tyreweld
ATB Dave

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trv8 · Postby **trv8** » 16 May 2010 16:35

This one is cheaper [:)]....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-TF-ALLOY-WHEEL ... 3a5ada2237

You won't gain much space in the boot with that steel wheel, it's not a space saver.

andyf · Postby **andyf** » 17 May 2010 06:04

There is something on the market called puncturesafe - a coating that goes in the tyres prior to getting a puncture and actually seals any puncture you get whilst driving along.

I have it in my works vans and it does work. I have spoken to the guy that does it and explained about how awkward the wheels are to balance, but he is certain it will not be a problem, so I will go this way although I haven`t done it yet.

P.S. If anyone within about a 30 mile radius of Newton Abbot, South Devon is interested in this, let me know and I will pass your details on to him - he`s a mobile tyre fitter.

P.P.S. I have no monetary interest in this - just helping people out.

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PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 17 May 2010 06:54

[quote]Originally posted by trv8

This one is cheaper [:)]....
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Wow, it really is. But make sure when you have a different spare that you have the nuts to match. Hey, you know what I mean. [:I] You don't want to find out the wheel nuts won't properly secure the wheel while you're on the side of the road ... on a dark & rainy night ... in the wrong neighbourhood ... and you can hear a lone wolf howling in the distance.

trv8 · Postby **trv8** » 17 May 2010 07:10

Here yo go ....
http://www.ultrasealuk.biz/home1.htm

trv8 · Postby **trv8** » 17 May 2010 07:17

Peter, I presumed he had 15" MGF alloys allready [:)].

andyf · Postby **andyf** » 17 May 2010 07:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by trv8

Here yo go ....
http://www.ultrasealuk.biz/home1.htm
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That`s the stuff. As an aside, the tyre pressure monitors are also a good idea seeing how susceptible handling can be to a few psi variation.

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trv8 · Postby **trv8** » 17 May 2010 08:58

Or if you got plenty Â£Â£Â£Â£ and love gadgets.....
http://www.rockshore.uk.com/tpms---tyre ... 1689-p.asp

Hoops · Postby **Hoops** » 19 May 2010 11:23

Will a 15" alloy fit in the spare wheel compartment? i have been thinking about this as well....

trv8 · Postby **trv8** » 19 May 2010 12:33

Yes, a 15" wheel will fit (195/50x15 tyre)
As should a 16" and 17" with the correct size tyre.

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