Spare tyre

[MG Clive]

Yes you'd have loved this experience on the side of the B269 wouldn't you.

 

[TimothyN]

There was no problem at all getting the wheel on the front. I didn't drive with it, but it span freely and was nowhere near the brake.

The only difficulty, and it was a big difficulty, was getting the original wheel back on, which is not only a lot heavier, but you can't see the central hub. But that would be done by the garage IRL, so not a problem.

I think this is a winner!

And a big thank you to the bullies who made me do this. I would have been f**ked otherwise!

 

[MG Clive]

The only difficulty, and it was a big difficulty, was getting the original wheel back on, which is not only a lot heavier, but you can't see the central hub. But that would be done by the garage IRL, so not a problem.

Well done @TimothyN, I use one of these to locate the wheels, it just screws into one of the bolt holes, the top one is best, then you slip the wheel onto it and slide it into position, it makes the job so much easier.

 

[TimothyN]

Yeah, ChatGPT told me about that, but, as I say, IRL I'll never need to put the heavy one back on. That can be done by some horny handed son of toil who does it 50 times a day and has the tools and infrastructure.

 

[Lovemyev]

Well done @TimothyN, I use one of these to locate the wheels, it just screws into one of the bolt holes, the top one is best, then you slip the wheel onto it and slide it into position, it makes the job so much easier.
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I bought a similar one of these myself and it was a big help !.
Having had a total knee replacement, this type of work ( if not done quickly ) is not pleasant at all.
The weight of the wheel is taken by this alignment stud while you get the other wheel bolts started.
No humping the wheel onto the hub and trying to keep pressure on it and get the bolts in at the same time !.
The simple inventions are aways the best.
A couple of quid saves a lot bad language .

 

[salty]

Getting 2 is even better. Trust me it does.
And for the price of um, it's a no brainer.

 

[salty]

Not really, it just means you have to a front/rear swap if the puncture is in a front tyre. A stiff chassis meant that the entire side of the car was lifted evenly regardless of whether you jacked at the front or the back so it's just a question of dealing with a few more wheel nuts.

Still means you have to take 2 wheels off,
instead of one. Particularly if it's pissing down, cold, dark. It's a pain in the arse, changing one, let alone two. Like I say pointless. Having a spare wheel, which only fits the rear. IMO.

There was no problem at all getting the wheel on the front. I didn't drive with it, but it span freely and was nowhere near the brake.

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The only difficulty, and it was a big difficulty, was getting the original wheel back on, which is not only a lot heavier, but you can't see the central hub. But that would be done by the garage IRL, so not a problem.

I think this is a winner!

And a big thank you to the bullies who made me do this. I would have been f**ked otherwise!

As it fits the front, you can pretty much guarantee, it will fit the rear.

 

[Lovemyev]

Here is a link for any EBay users .

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