Spare Wheel

[Pammy]

My spare wheel is quite rusty so just wondered, if I wanted to replace it, what size or specification should I be asking for? My California is 2010 T5.1 model.

 

[B J G]

If 16" you can pick a replacement for a few pounds only but 17" are much dearer.

The tyre size on your current spare gives all the info you need.

 

[calikev]

you should have a 16 inch spare on your model

 

[Pammy]

Thank you

 

[2into1]

Thank you

Your profile is showing 140hp 4 motion. I wasn't sure the 140 came to these shores in the 4 motion. If it is indeed a 180, then your spare will be a 17"

 

[WelshGas]

My spare wheel is quite rusty so just wondered, if I wanted to replace it, what size or specification should I be asking for? My California is 2010 T5.1 model.

You could just remove it, Jet wash or just wash it. Use a stiff wire brush to get rid of the surface rust + some wire wool and then a few coats of Hammerite Paint, smooth or hammer type finish in the colour of your choice. Job done for another 9 years.
If it is the original tyre then replace the tyre with a part worn one when you get new tyres next.

 

[MattBW]

Vactan is also very good to stopping rust in it's tracks.

 

[B J G]

If 16" you could buy a new set and use one of your existing ones as a spare with 3 more for the future.

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[Blue Yonder]

While the spare is out check the date of manufacture code. It comprises of four figures, e.g. 4312 means it was manufactured 43rd week of 2012. Advice is; if older than 6 years then only use to get you home, if older then 8 it should be replaced, if older than ten years never ever use the tyre.