ChrisStokie
Member
I've acquired a 2011 4.4V8d Vogue SE and its got four 21" wheels but the spare is 20". Firstly, does it matter? And secondly, if it does, can anyone identify the correct wheel size to enable me to source one?
Ours was 20" as standard and we run 19 for winter tyres.
Check the size in here Tyre Size Calculator (tiresize.com)
If its the same circumference then no problems.
If its not then I guess it would depend on how much.
J
Check the size in here Tyre Size Calculator (tiresize.com)
If its the same circumference then no problems.
If its not then I guess it would depend on how much.
J
ChrisStokie
Member
Hi, thanks for your help. I'm hoping someone can confirm the lettering stamped on the inside of a 21" wheel. Something like 9.5J x 21? My other alternative is to get one of my wheels off and check. Whilst I'm capable, at my age, I'm hoping to avoid it. I already have a brand new tyre that came with the car so it is just a wheel I need!
ChrisStokie
Member
I'm separated from the vehicle for another ten days due to working away. But I'll post a pic as soon as I can!
Karlos the jackal
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I run 20 inch tyers and wheels on my l320 sport my spare is a 19inch came with the RR it basically a space saver wheel I can't go no quicker than 50 mph with it on it only designed to help get me to a tyer repair shop
so un answer to original question it doesn't matter if your spare is smaller than what on the other 4
badfluffy
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i beg to differ, one wheel will rotate at a different speed traction control will apply brakes to try and even the speeds out thinking you have a wheel slipping until it gives up and lights the dash up
Karlos the jackal
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thats why they advise you not to to more than 50 with the spare wheel on as I said it just a stop gap to get you to a safe place so you can get original tyer fixed
Datatek
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I suspect your space saver may have an overall circumference close to the other wheels because if there is any significant discrepancy TC or ABS is likely to be triggered.
Karlos the jackal
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thats what the local stealer told me when I asked about it
the spare is a totally different size to what I've got on the rrs
Datatek
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Including the circumference?
Karlos the jackal
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Datatek
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So, if you stand the wheels next to each other, are they the same diameter?
Put the 2 sizes in the link I posted to the OP and see what the difference is.
Oh and that don’t look like a space saver, more like odd wheels as originals where changed but only 4
.J
Karlos the jackal
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Put the 2 sizes in the link I posted to the OP and see what the difference is.
Oh and that don’t look like a space saver, more like odd wheels as originals where changed but only 4
J
this is what was in the spare wheel well when I purchased the sport
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Karlos the jackal
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yes they are same diameter
the dealer told me even though I've got 20 inch rims the spare is a 19inch tyer and has a deeper profile so it makes it the same as the original ones
tomcat59alan
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Karlos the jackal
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previous owner liked the kerbs I've got it booked In to be refurbishedThe 20's must be wider than normal looking at the kerb rash.
tomcat59alan
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Don't tell me,it was the previous owner.The 20's must be wider than normal looking at the kerb rash.
beat me to it.
