Spare wheel for 182

[Al Wilson]

Just a quick question:

Those that have spare wheels for their 182s - how useful have you found them? Are they worth having etc?

And, presuming if you have one it is kept in the boot, how do you store it/ strap it down/protect it?

I'm debating whether to get one as this is the second car I've owned with tyre weld (1st was Lupo GTi) and I'm not convinced my mileage/luck ratio can go on much longer and really dislike the reliability/stories I've heard with tyre weld.

Cheers in advance,


Al

 

[Peperami]

Squeeze it under the luggage net (buy them off ebay if you dont have one)

 

[Andyman]

Tyre weld is a temporary repair only

Its not designed to be reliable its designed to get you home and no more.

 

[edde]

Just have a bag mad for it or tape some bin bags together to cover it.

Always get one IMO.

 

[Al Wilson]

Tyre weld is a temporary repair only

Its not designed to be reliable its designed to get you home and no more.

Yes, I realise this. I just prefere the peace of mind of a spare, which should only be a temporary measure also as the tyre wear would be different compared to normal running tyres (unless everything is new or recently replaced).

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I have one , just sits in the boot usually on top of a load of junk , lol . I've never had to change a wheel ever in my life ( touch wood ) I got mine for peace of mind though as well .

 

[Al Wilson]

I have one , just sits in the boot usually on top of a load of junk , lol . I've never had to change a wheel ever in my life ( touch wood ) I got mine for peace of mind though as well .

Which wheel have you got?

Would be interested to know what types everyone has. I know it has to be 15" to go over the front callipers.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I've got an anthracite 182 wheel that i bought off ebay and refurbed as it was a bit scratched .

 

[kully]

some ppl have said the renault laguna steel wheel is ok to use

 

[edde]

some ppl have said the renault laguna steel wheel is ok to use

Hav to make sure its the right type since many Lagunas use the 5 stud setup.

 

[kully]

cant remember where i heard it ?? on here most likely

 

[Al Wilson]

Squeeze it under the luggage net (buy them off ebay if you dont have one)

I've tried looking for one but no luck.

Does anyone have a link to one so I know what I'm looking for?

 

[Hutchie]

on the subject of laguna wheels i run a set of laguna sport alloys and the offset is slightly wrong compared to clio, but as a spare PERFECT

 

[DrR]

I've got an anthracite 182 wheel that i bought off ebay and refurbed as it was a bit scratched .

Refurbed a spare wheel? Money to waste!

Oh the joys of my extra wheel in the 172.

 

[Jay Payne]

cheep steel megane or clio wheel would do it i reckon. could even possably get away with a smaller one if u used it on the rear.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I've got an anthracite 182 wheel that i bought off ebay and refurbed as it was a bit scratched .

Refurbed a spare wheel? Money to waste!

Oh the joys of my extra wheel in the 172.

Only cost me 36 quid off ebay from a guy who was 5 mins away so no p+p , lol . Only a couple of quid to refurb it and Bobs your uncle

 

[Steve]

Squeeze it under the luggage net (buy them off ebay if you dont have one)

I've tried looking for one but no luck.

Does anyone have a link to one so I know what I'm looking for?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=190113558346&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=009

 

[Al Wilson]

^

Thanks bud. Actually found one shortly after posting that up last night. Typical lol

 

[M.C..]

Ive got a space saver and a cup wheel and tyre for sale.
£35 + postage for the space saver
£80 + postage for the cup wheel and brand new tyre (little bit of damage on the wheel)

 

[Munday]

I have a spare 182 Wheel after I had an argument with a curb. I have put a fairly new tyre on it, had it balanced and its a good spare.
I keep it in the garage wrapped in a couple of black bin bags. They fill the boot if you put them in there so just carry a couple of cans of tyre weld.

 

[Al Wilson]

They fill the boot if you put them in there so just carry a couple of cans of tyre weld.

Agreed, although I would still prefere peace of mind of the spare. Don't really use the boot much and even with a wheel it has more space than the last two boots I've owned (Lupo and Z3)

What tyre is on the spare MC?

 

[M.C..]

it's a budget on the cup wheel velocity vex iirc as i only brought it for a spare