Toluca Alloy Wheel required

[Alistair Hardy]

Hi I have 2015 T5 with Toluca 18" rims and a bottle of puncture repair fluid.
I would like to buy a single Toluca alloy as a spare wheel does anyone know where I can buy a single rim and not a full set, second hand would be fine for the job.
Thanks

 

[calikev]

Where are you going to store it?

 

[TripleBee]

An alloy wheel under the van will be destroyed in no time.
My steel rim is already as rusty as can be, just from hanging outside under the van.

 

[calikev]

An 18 inch alloy won’t fit under the van

 

[TripleBee]

An 18 inch alloy won’t fit under the van

You might be right. My 215/65R16 is already hard to place when the van is on the ground.
The 18" is what? 235? that is 2 cm too wide, plus the damage it takes from installing and driving around with it.

 

[Alistair Hardy]

Where are you going to store it?

In the back in a wheel bag

 

[TripleBee]

Then there is no problem. Just to find one.
I bought my alloys on flea bay.
You might just find one for your needs?

 

[Alistair Hardy]

Sure I’ve been looking there and elsewhere on the net.
But so far just full sets for sale no one prepared to sell single wheel.

 

[WelshGas]

Sure I’ve been looking there and elsewhere on the net.
But so far just full sets for sale no one prepared to sell single wheel.

You would be better off getting a 17” steel spare. Fitted with the correct 17” tyre it will have the same diameter as your 18” wheels and can either be carried in the back, taking up valuable storage capacity, or purchase the underside wheel carrier and use it as a get u home spare.
17” steel wheels common on eBay.

 

[westfalia]

In the back in a wheel bag

And your luggage in the spare wheel rack.

 

[calikev]

If there is a compressor and a can of gunk i doubt there is a spare wheel holder

 

[TripleBee]

If there is a compressor and a can of gunk i doubt there is a spare wheel holder

All those parts can be ordered. The underside will be equipped for the holder.

 

[calikev]

All those parts can be ordered. The underside will be equipped for the holder.

yes but its another £100 to factor in

 

[TripleBee]

That is right, but what do you prefer? A securely held spare wheel, or € 112.066328 in your pocket, and something that you might worry about if it will stay in place?

 

[Alistair Hardy]

If there is a compressor and a can of gunk i doubt there is a spare wheel holder

Correct

 

[Alistair Hardy]

yes but its another £100 to factor in

Does having a tow bar make any difference

 

[Alistair Hardy]

You would be better off getting a 17” steel spare. Fitted with the correct 17” tyre it will have the same diameter as your 18” wheels and can either be carried in the back, taking up valuable storage capacity, or purchase the underside wheel carrier and use it as a get u home spare.
17” steel wheels common on eBay.

That sounds like a plan does having a tow bar affect the wheel carrier option?

 

[calikev]

That sounds like a plan does having a tow bar affect the wheel carrier option?

No not at all

 

[TripleBee]

just a little bit for getting the spare wheel in and out, but with a flat tyre, you are glad you have a spare wheel, even a little bothered to get it out with a tow bar.

 

[Alistair Hardy]

just a little bit for getting the spare wheel in and out, but with a flat tyre, you are glad you have a spare wheel, even a little bothered to get it out with a tow bar.

Thanks
So an 18” rim won’t fit in the spare wheel carrier
It’s been suggested using a 17” steel rim as a get home spare option
Are you saying it would have to be stored flat to allow it in the recess

 

[Alistair Hardy]

You would be better off getting a 17” steel spare. Fitted with the correct 17” tyre it will have the same diameter as your 18” wheels and can either be carried in the back, taking up valuable storage capacity, or purchase the underside wheel carrier and use it as a get u home spare.
17” steel wheels common on eBay.

Hi someone has suggested an 18” won’t fit in the wheel carrier my question is will a 17” steel with as you say the right tyre fitted for correct diameter fit in the wheel carrier also would it have to be stored flat
Thank you

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks
So an 18” rim won’t fit in the spare wheel carrier
It’s been suggested using a 17” steel rim as a get home spare option
Are you saying it would have to be stored flat to allow it in the recess

The spare wheel carrier accommodates 16 and 17" wheels with fully inflated tyres.
With a Towbar fitted, especially a fixed rather than removable one, you just have to jack the rear end a little higher as the Towbar prevents the wheel sliding out almost horizontally. Not really a problem.

 

[WelshGas]

Hi someone has suggested an 18” won’t fit in the wheel carrier my question is will a 17” steel with as you say the right tyre fitted for correct diameter fit in the wheel carrier also would it have to be stored flat
Thank you

Yes. That's where I carry my 17" + tyre inflated to 50psi.

 

[Alistair Hardy]

The spare wheel carrier accommodates 16 and 17" wheels with fully inflated tyres.
With a Towbar fitted, especially a fixed rather than removable one, you just have to jack the rear end a little higher as the Towbar prevents the wheel sliding out almost horizontally. Not really a problem.

Thanks when you said the right tyre fitted a 17” steel rim would end up at the right diameter then that will still fit the carrier? Sorry to be so ignorant on this I’ve just acquired the cali and hate the idea of getting a puncture and not having a spare on board
Your help is much appreciated

 

[SailSki]

Hi, my 2016 Ocean 4M has a 17” steel spare with 235/55R17 fully inflated in carrier underneath - seems to fit without problems