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Scarab · 08-02-2010, 13:29

Hi guys,

I absolutely hate those stupid "spacesaver" spare wheels. They aren't spare wheels at all and entirely useless.

So I want to get myself a proper spare just incase (as I do a lot of miles I don't want to end up having to find some local tyre shop miles from home)
But what are these alloys called (Had a look online) and does anyone know where I might get another?

All the best,

Alex

RaptorUK · 08-02-2010, 14:17

I think they are Hairpins, 16" ? Give RoverBreakers a call . . . or check ebay.

tcb180 · 08-02-2010, 16:25

Chuck a rover steelie in the boot It'll do for a spare.

Scarab · 08-02-2010, 18:02

I agree TCB, it would do, but all the previous MG's I've had (TF's) have come with a full size matching alloy as a spare and it just seemed right, must have been a dealer thing though I guess, the ZS is the first one I've bought second hand (after loosing 10k in 2 years on my last new one)

I'll see if I can pick up a full set perhaps and whack some winter tyres on, keep one of those in the boot, might be an idea.

Alex

Alan.F · 08-02-2010, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb180

Chuck a rover steelie in the boot It'll do for a spare.

thats all i have ever done with my MG's

RaptorUK · 08-02-2010, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarab

I'll see if I can pick up a full set perhaps and whack some winter tyres on, keep one of those in the boot, might be an idea.

Alex

Not sure its a good idea to mix winter and summer tyres on an axle . . .

CHARGER · 08-02-2010, 18:53

Ive never had an issue with a spacesaver. It does what it is meant to do !

Its a weight saver too !

RaptorUK · 08-02-2010, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHARGER

Ive never had an issue with a spacesaver.

Nor me, I've only had to use it once though. I can see how it could be a real PITA though . . . imagine I was up at Knockhill during a BTCC weekend . . . that would be very inconvenient.

Scarab · 08-02-2010, 20:00

I live in Brighton but spend a lot of my time travelling for meetings, on average I do about 1,200 miles a week depending on what I'm working on at the time.

A couple of weeks ago I was in my old car and 470 miles from home at 4:30 in the morning when I had a blowout. Thankfully I had a proper wheel in the boot but if it had been a spacesaver not only would I probably have missed my meeting that morning, I would not have got home that day most likely by the time I'd re-picked up my schedule.

Spacesavers and compressors are only useful if you're 40 miles from home, during garage opening hours and got time to spare.

08-02-2010, 13:29	#1
Scarab Flying the Flag Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brighton Posts: 75	What wheels Hi guys, I absolutely hate those stupid "spacesaver" spare wheels. They aren't spare wheels at all and entirely useless. So I want to get myself a proper spare just incase (as I do a lot of miles I don't want to end up having to find some local tyre shop miles from home) But what are these alloys called (Had a look online) and does anyone know where I might get another? All the best, Alex

08-02-2010, 14:17	#2
RaptorUK Learned member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,097	Re: What wheels I think they are Hairpins, 16" ? Give RoverBreakers a call . . . or check ebay. __________________ MG ZS 180 in Black Pearl Visit my foto album BTCC Album leave a comment and rate the pictures . . .

08-02-2010, 16:25	#3
tcb180 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gwent, South Wales Posts: 2,318	Re: What wheels Chuck a rover steelie in the boot It'll do for a spare. __________________ "The Only Grey in our village!"

08-02-2010, 18:02	#4
Scarab Flying the Flag Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brighton Posts: 75	Re: What wheels I agree TCB, it would do, but all the previous MG's I've had (TF's) have come with a full size matching alloy as a spare and it just seemed right, must have been a dealer thing though I guess, the ZS is the first one I've bought second hand (after loosing 10k in 2 years on my last new one) I'll see if I can pick up a full set perhaps and whack some winter tyres on, keep one of those in the boot, might be an idea. Alex

08-02-2010, 18:53	#7
CHARGER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 2,857	Re: What wheels Ive never had an issue with a spacesaver. It does what it is meant to do ! Its a weight saver too !

08-02-2010, 20:00	#9
Scarab Flying the Flag Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brighton Posts: 75	Re: What wheels I live in Brighton but spend a lot of my time travelling for meetings, on average I do about 1,200 miles a week depending on what I'm working on at the time. A couple of weeks ago I was in my old car and 470 miles from home at 4:30 in the morning when I had a blowout. Thankfully I had a proper wheel in the boot but if it had been a spacesaver not only would I probably have missed my meeting that morning, I would not have got home that day most likely by the time I'd re-picked up my schedule. Spacesavers and compressors are only useful if you're 40 miles from home, during garage opening hours and got time to spare.

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