Alternative spare wheel for T6.1 with 18” tyres

[jhgf]

Hi

Will soon be saying bye bye to our 9 year old T6 4MT 204 manual Cali and picking up a new (well new to us) T6.1 4MT 204. It’s a 6 month old ex demonstrator from Sykes VW van centre, Swansea, with less/fewer (delete as you feel fit!) than 900 miles on the clock. It’s got the black 18” sports package wheels which look great but it means there’s no spare wheel. Has anyone found a work around? Are there options for buying some sort of “skinny wheel” spare? Is it safe hang a 17” wheel/tyre under the van as a spare and use it for a short trip to get you to a garage in an emergency? Is the emergency puncture repair set that comes with the van adequate?

Thoughts would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[colintfcolintf]

if the rolling diameter of the 18" tyres are the same as the 17" spare, i don't see a problem - but i am no expert!
that looks great

 

[Wish]

This is what I'm in the process of... This is what I've managed to work out so far... 17" because of the clearance for front wheel brake caliper. The picture attached gave me the idea of what bits I needed...

 

[B J G]

Either an Alloy or steel wheel which is an original VW spec one with a 235/55/17 103 or 215/60/17 tyre will be OK. 235 being closer in width to your existing tyres. If you have the standard 255/45/18 tyres fitted there will be very minor tyre circumference difference that is unlikely to be picked up by the tyre puncture monitoring system.

 

[jhgf]

Thanks for the info. We did have a look at buying a new T7 multivan 4WD version but was put off waiting for one when we were told that there was going to be a delay in their appearance in the UK due to “weight issues”. Sounds as though the duel powered vehicle is going to be super heavy. Also we were informed that none of the T7s were going to have a spare wheel, presumably save ££ and weight.


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[JAG7001]

We have a sports pack, just buy the carrier, jack can be stored in the compartment behind the sliding seat, I bought a steel spare, it’ll do the job in an emergency

 

[Chris Edwards]

Hi. I had this dilemma and found an aftermarket space saver kit specific for this vehicle. It cost me nearly £400 and it’s never been used. Surplus to requirements now so up for sale on eBay and the forum fb page. Could be what you are after? Let me know.

 

[jhgf]

Hi. I had this dilemma and found an aftermarket space saver kit specific for this vehicle. It cost me nearly £400 and it’s never been used. Surplus to requirements now so up for sale on eBay and the forum fb page. Could be what you are after? Let me know.

Very definitely interested. Can you send a link to your eBay page please. I can’t find your entry amongst many others.

 

[Chris Edwards]

Very definitely interested. Can you send a link to your eBay page please. I can’t find your entry amongst many others.

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[Chris Edwards]

Very definitely interested. Can you send a link to your eBay page please. I can’t find your entry amongst many others.

Not sure if this will work:

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[Chris Edwards]

Not sure if this will work:

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[Chris Edwards]

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If you want it let me know and we can sort outside of eBay.

 

[dspuk]

We bought the spare and kit as pictured, prices vary depending on how and when you buy. All in we paid about 200. Wheel and hanger bought separate as well as the anti theft kit from the club shop. Never had to use. Had a flat twice and used the Holts canister kit - worked a treat both times and washable out for a garage repair. Would never use a factory gunk set and just use the inflator for that, inflating.