Hello all, this is my first post since joining the forum since finding it (when querying spare wheels). W'eve had our car 2 weeks now but prior to delivery I'd done my homework re.wheels and did not like the look of the space saver. Our car came complete with bottle of "goo", locking wheel nut key and I think a wheel brace and inflating pump. On delivery I removed a road wheel (18") and tried it for size in the wheel well, it was a tight fit as tyre is too wide really, but nonetheless it went in but stood tall causing the boot carpet to lift. Next I did research to find data for VAG steel rim and found 2006 onward Passat (16"rim) to be same regarding bore and PCD. Next came a decision of what size tyre on a 16" rim would equate to a 18" original? More online research led me to a superb (I know) website called Tiresize.com (their spelling). This lets you enter (tyre 1) your current size and alongsie that (tyre 2) what you would like. Click on "compare" and it gives a graphic of both tyres side by side with loads of data. A suggested "equal" size was 205 65 16 but for me that was too fat and would sit above the wheel well, 215 60 16 was also listed but thats fatter still. On another page is data listing all tyre sizes currently manufactured and I happened upon 195 65 16 (car fitment NOT van) BINGO. I purchased a used wheel and a used polystyrene tool tray and jack I've attached photos of the result. Just one more thing ....... I carry a breaker bar and plastic wrapped wheel nut socket in the boot, that tiny original wrench doesent look up to the job! Regards
