Need a cheap spare wheel - VRS

[JJBS3]

Hey all,

After being stranded at the side of the road after 2 blowouts, I'm looking for a cheap wheel (alloy or steel) to keep as a spare.

It's a company car so I don't want to pay for a new one really, and the company definitely won't. has anyone out there found another wheel from any other marques/ models that will fit, that I may be able to find on a well known auction site?

Cheers for any thoughts.

James

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[Gizmo]

Look for a 17” 5x112 PCD and a 57.1mm centre bore, most Audi and VW wheels will fit (just be careful as some are 5x100 and some newer Audi’s use a 66.6mm centre bore)

[Iamholam]

Would still need to get spare wheel and some kind of tool kit as I just found out there is no jack in the car either :(

[Auric Goldfinger]

Look for a 17” 5x112 PCD and a 57.1mm centre bore, most Audi and VW wheels will fit (just be careful as some are 5x100 and some newer Audi’s use a 66.6mm centre bore)

 

and check the ET, the Vrs has large Disc's and callipers on the front. Make sure the wheel doesn't catch on the brake set up

[JJBS3]

Would still need to get spare wheel and some kind of tool kit as I just found out there is no jack in the car either :(

Jings, I didn't think of that! What a dope.

Cheers for the replies guys

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[Vrs Led]

I'm just about to change from a FL VRs to the Mk3 VRs, will my spare fit the Mk3 ?

[Gizmo]

I'm just about to change from a FL VRs to the Mk3 VRs, will my spare fit the Mk3 ?

 

No you will need a 17” wheel to clear the front brakes.

[Vrs Led]

Thanks - just checked, mines a 16" :( only used for a day.

 

I take it that the disks and calipers on the Mk3 are bigger than those fitted to a MY11 FL ? 

 

Would it fit the rear ? 

 

If I had a front puncture then I would need to fit the spare to the rear and move the 18" rear to the front - is this feasible ?

 

I know it's a double change but if it works i'll be happy  

Edited 16 August, 2015 by Vrs Led

[Gizmo]

Correct