Spare Wheel?

[Paulie68]

Thanks BugEyed for that I believe either you or someone else said that a mk5 golf has this stud pattern if this is correct there are plenty of these space saver wheels on Ebay they are 16" but that is possibly good enough to get you home. Please tell me If I am wrong as I am thinking of investing in one. Cheers. Dave.

The Mk5/6 golfs (probably later or earlier too) are indeed 5x112 with a PCD of 57.1, so will fit.

 

[Paulie68]

You could put a higher profile tyre on it so the outside circumference is nearly the same

Edit: Wheel size and width is just too small too work, go with 18" as discussed below

This is a very good tool for comparing wheel/tyre combinations to see how close a match you can get. Alloy Wheel & Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit

 

[Davecut1]

Yes good point let's see if one fits first there could be clearance issues.

 

[Paulie68]

Just looked this up. The 16" golf wheel & tyre combo is far too small. There is an 18" VAG space saver option though, that will be almost exactly correct. Here's an example for sale on ebay at the moment:

VW 18" SPACE SAVER SPARE WHEEL GOLF 5/6/7/8 AUDI A3 Q2 Q3 SEAT LEON T-ROC ATECA | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VW 18" SPACE SAVER SPARE WHEEL GOLF 5/6/7/8 AUDI A3 Q2 Q3 SEAT LEON T-ROC ATECA at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Don't know the offset, but as it's a "skinny" and with the T-Roc that it fits having an offset of 45 (only 6mm different to the 4) it should be just fine with no risk of clearance issues.

Further, Offsets of anything between 30 and 75 on a 5" skinny wheel will sit within the profile area of the original MG4 wheel/tyre.

 

[Davecut1]

Thanks for that info just 2 things to consider it's £20 dearer than the one I was looking at plus it will take up more space to store. So I am torn between the 2 now. Dave.

 

[Paulie68]

Thanks for that info just 2 things to consider it's £20 dearer than the one I was looking at plus it will take up more space to store. So I am torn between the 2 now. Dave.

That's just the first example I pulled up, here's a bargain if you were close enough to pick it up! At least it shows what they sometimes can go for. Space Saver Spare Wheel 18" | eBay

I wouldn't trust the crappy VAG jack by the way that comes with their wheels, if you do buy a "set". Apart from being flimsy, the jacking head won't be right. . The MG4 is heavy, get a suitable 2 ton scissor instead.

 

[Davecut1]

Great advice I will let you know how I get on.Dave.

 

[siteguru]

Spacer savers tend to be a higher profile anyway, so the overall diameter is probably very close. (I think ±4% tolerance is allowed - up to 50 mph and 50 miles - for wheels/tyres on the same axle).

 

[Paulie68]

Spacer savers tend to be a higher profile anyway, so the overall diameter is probably very close. (I think ±4% tolerance is allowed - up to 50 mph and 50 miles - for wheels/tyres on the same axle).

The 18" VW is spot on, the 16" is nowhere near close. This is because, although they are indeed much higher profile, (70%) that's based on a very skinny tire width, so you don't gain any extra diameter from a smaller, skinny wheel with deeper tyre.

 

[Davecut1]

Looks like the 18" is the only option then and room will have to be found. Dave.

 

[Paulie68]

Great advice I will let you know how I get on.Dave.

Parting thoughts... The 16" wheel is over 11% out on the speedo. Also, you really don't want to drive at all with that much difference on the driven rear axle, I know space is the issue for us here, but you might cause damage to the diff, I think the 18" at 2% difference is the only real option.

 

[siteguru]

The MG4 has a driven rear axle .....

But yes - 11% is too much difference regardless.

 

[Paulie68]

The MG4 has a driven rear axle .....

But yes - 11% is too much difference regardless.

Ha! Of course, don't know what I was thinking, I've amended.

 

[Davecut1]

I have now purchased a space saver from ebay from a seat leon which is basically a vw golf its a 125/70/18. when the weather warms up a little I will find the best way to jack the car and see if it fits. If all goes well I am thinking of making a false floor in the boot with two hatches one side will be the spare wheel and jack and wheel brace and in the other side will be charge leads. I will let you know how I get on. Dave.

 

[siteguru]

I take it you have an SE, as the Trophy already has a false floor.

Would be interested to see the outcome

 

[Davecut1]

Yes I have the se. I will keep the forum informed of my progress. Dave.

 

[Paulie68]

I have now purchased a space saver from ebay from a seat leon which is basically a vw golf its a 125/70/18. when the weather warms up a little I will find the best way to jack the car and see if it fits. If all goes well I am thinking of making a false floor in the boot with two hatches one side will be the spare wheel and jack and wheel brace and in the other side will be charge leads. I will let you know how I get on. Dave.

Well done, I too look forward to hearing about your floor solution.

 

[meicd]

I used the spare I bought for my ZS EV this morning. Fits perfectly.

 

[dickturpin]

Is there room for a space saver spare wheel in the boot of the MG4?

No is the simple answer as motor is in the rear I have put my spare wheel on the bottom of the boot. Tony

 

[Davecut1]

I have my space saver now. I will be trying it on over the next few days and if it ties OK I will be making a false floor 125mm above the original with a hatch to store my charge leads. I will post when it's done.