Actual Spare Wheel - question

[WeeYari]

Doesn't matter what the OE actual wheel sizing is, the space savers are always smaller. 14" is what you want.

[funky2nite]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Doesn't matter what the OE actual wheel sizing is, the space savers are always smaller. 14" is what you want.

Thanka mate, how very much appreciated. And what a fabulous place to come to to have a clarified opinion/advice.


Thanks every one.

[kevinj93]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Doesn't matter what the OE actual wheel sizing is, the space savers are always smaller. 14" is what you want.

We must be different here "down under". Our space saver spare is a 16x4 wheel with a 125/70x16 tyre. it's recommended inflation pressure is 60 PSI.

[funky2nite]

Originally Posted by kevinj93

We must be different here "down under". Our space saver spare is a 16x4 wheel with a 125/70x16 tyre. it's recommended inflation pressure is 60 PSI.

Huh..?

[kevinj93]

That's what we get as a spare. It's a "space saver" - 16x4 rim with a 125/70x16 tyre.

The base model has the 2NZ-FE and until recently had 14 inch wheels with 175/70x14 tyres, and the upmarket models have the 1NZ-FE wrih 15 inch wheels and 175/65x15 tyres. Both get the same size spare, which is marked as being speed limited to 80 km/h (50mph).

The spare is recommended to only be used on the rear, so if you get a flat front,vyou are supposed to swap a rear tyre to the front, and put the spare on the back.

[funky2nite]

Originally Posted by kevinj93

That's what we get as a spare. It's a "space saver" - 16x4 rim with a 125/70x16 tyre.

The base model has the 2NZ-FE and until recently had 14 inch wheels with 175/70x14 tyres, and the upmarket models have the 1NZ-FE wrih 15 inch wheels and 175/65x15 tyres. Both get the same size spare, which is marked as being speed limited to 80 km/h (50mph).

The spare is recommended to only be used on the rear, so if you get a flat front,vyou are supposed to swap a rear tyre to the front, and put the spare on the back.

Then if I'm understanding you guys well, 14" can still be fitted on 15", and as you're saying, in a smart approach, said space save wheel should ideally be fitted on the rear ones only, seeing ours are FWD.

[kevinj93]

Yes, but....

The narrow space saver will have less grip. This could be aproblem on the driving wheels. The differnece in diameter can also affect the anti lock brakes It's basically an emergency measure to get you to the nearest tyre shop.