Space saver

[Dan 1987]

Hi folks. I have 2010 A4 saloon with no spare wheel in boot. I've noticed battery is in there along with some other bits. Can a space saver fit in straight on top over battery or do you need like a whole new tray with jack and wrench. And would a saver be standard 17 inch or 19. Help woul be appreciated. Thank you

 

[Steve Q]

Hey Dan

i suspect a space saver should fit straight in. You could always put the jack and brace somewhere else? 

Even though the manufacturers allow space for a space saver they don't always think nowadays it will be used if that makes sense. 

Its pretty annoying to be honest, 

ususlly though the space saver is often the smallest size possible. 

Cheers

steve

[Dan 1987]

Thanks Steve.

would the space saver be same size as the wheels on car. I got 17's on it but I've read stuff where folks have had same situation and they've found they had to have a 19 inch spare wheel. Is this correct. Sounds abit confusing lol

[Dan3222]

My A6 has same size wheel tyre for spare, 18"

2x Mazda 6's have 18"s but 14" space saver.

The T5 has 18"s but 16" spare (standard commercial wheel).

With regards legal requirements, when using a space saver you must not exceed max speed indicated on space saver, usually 50mph. It has to be load rated (usually only applies the vans and large SUV's. Obviously needs legal amount of tread left.  If using spare and pulled by the police (very unlikely) you may be given a ticket which indicates a 'site and date seen' and you basically have 14 days to get a correct wheel back on your vehicle. (My better half was a lady in blue).

However, if you have a 4x4 system you really should try your very best to get a spare that has as close to the same rolling diameter as your standard wheels to help avoid any problems To said 4 wheel drive system.

[Steve Q]

I agree with Dan :) 

i would deffo say the wheel will be smaller than your current wheel as Dan said probably a 15-16" wheel :)