Spare Wheel (Full Size)

[Alb]

Has anyone priced an original wheel?
I'm thinking about having a full size spare.

 

[m4rmite]

Has anyone priced an original wheel?
I'm thinking about having a full size spare.

£259 from mg for a mg5.
That reminds me, I'll need to remember the out it in the boot when i pick my car up.

 

[Alb]

Wow, that's very expensive for a 16" wheel.

 

[m4rmite]

Wow, that's very expensive for a 16" wheel.

Once i know the size etc I'll post it on here if you want.
You can source a cheaper one from the tinterweb knowing it fits.

 

[Alb]

Just checked the accessories price list and the optional Star alloy is only £180!

 

[Jomarkh]

Is that with a tyre?

 

[m4rmite]

Actually just realised. It's 259 for a space saver.

Oh dear..

MG5 Archives

www.thewheelshop.co.uk

 

[Fluffykins]

Since Golf mk 5 space saver spares fit, would aftermarket Golf mk 5 specced alloys fit?

Oh, and the wheel bolts, once changed for VW pattern heads, would mean spare and main wheels would all be matched.

Mind you, I've always liked these:

 

[Stormgrey]

Since Golf mk 5 space saver spares fit, would aftermarket Golf mk 5 specced alloys fit?

Oh, and the wheel bolts, once changed for VW pattern heads, would mean spare and main wheels would all be matched.

Mind you, I've always liked these:

So if you only have 4 and no spare does this mean you have left a bear behind?

 

[Alb]

Bringing this up to date as I've now bought a full size (OEM) alloy as a spare for my MG5.
The MG part number is 10317983 and I just picked one up for £70 delivered from an MG dealer on eBay
Next question will be to figure out what tyre to put on it. Not sure whether to match the originals or future proof by getting something better

 

[Ron61]

Here is a link to an MG5 alloy wheel £65 + £5 postage

GENUINE MG5 EV ALLOY WHEEL 16" BRAND NEW IDEAL FOR SPARE | eBay

Great if you are looking to an alternative spare wheel or maybe you have kerbed a wheel.

www.ebay.co.uk

Bad news is that the wheel well depth is about 5.5" and a wheel with tyre is about 8.5"

 

[AnonymouseDriva]

Bringing this up to date as I've now bought a full size (OEM) alloy as a spare for my MG5.
The MG part number is 10317983 and I just picked one up for £70 delivered from an MG dealer on eBay
Next question will be to figure out what tyre to put on it. Not sure whether to match the originals or future proof by getting something better

Just a thought (because I'm too lazy to check) - are the current tyres directional? If so, that wouldn't be much use on a spare (unless you carry 2!)

 

[Alb]

The OEM tyres are neither directional nor asymmetric.
If they were directional, you'd simply select a spare that wasn't.

 

[Alb]

Bad news is that the wheel well depth is about 5.5" and a wheel with tyre is about 8.5"

Solutions for building up the boot floor have been shown here in other threads so that's not an insurmountable issue. I quite like the idea of carrying it permanently but these is also merit in keeping it in the garage to be brought out only for longer journeys.