Been offered a space saver for my C class , currently running factory fit 19" wheels. The space saver is 17" dia, will this be Ok or should I try and find an 18" version.
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Sorry I edited my 1st post, o/all diameter is within the2.5% tolerance. Why can't I fit a space saver on the driven wheels ? my w205 is 4matic.If your space saver has a very high profile tyre and you 19's have a very low profile tyre it might work. The ABS/ESP might flash up due to different wheel speeds but should be enough to get you home , do not fit to driven wheels (obviously). It might be worth bolting it on and having a short drive around the block just to check. Let us know how you get on.
Thanks for that, and yes, I do realize I'll have to lug it about in the boot, it's empty 99% of the time. I'm not sure about the ride on runflats and might decide to run normal tyres. Bonus about the space saver is I get a Jack and wheelbrace.I take it you already realise the spare wheel well in the boot is where the adblue tank is situated?
As for wheel diameter, my winter wheels are 17" & fit no problem.
Russ
Thanks for that, and yes, I do realize I'll have to lug it about in the boot, it's empty 99% of the time. I'm not sure about the ride on runflats and might decide to run normal tyres. Bonus about the space saver is I get a Jack and wheelbrace.
Handbooks always say never fit to driven wheels and it always made me think what do people with all wheel drive cars do ?? Have a quick look in the handbook for us, I'm curious. CheersSorry I edited my 1st post, o/all diameter is within the2.5% tolerance. Why can't I fit a space saver on the driven wheels ? my w205 is 4matic.
Also , having the AMG package the callipers look a bit on the large side, just wondering if this could be a problem.
The 19s with runflats are ok if you can live with the tyre wear, my tyres lasted about 8k miles and at a grand a set aren't cheap.
I'm not alone ,there's a few on here that have had the same problem with 19inch and tyre wear.Yet at 8,000 miles all mine had between 6 & 7mm left.
Russ
Handbook doesn't mention a space saver wheel , only an inflatable emergency spare wheel , no mention of which axle to fit it to.Handbooks always say never fit to driven wheels and it always made me think what do people with all wheel drive cars do ?? Have a quick look in the handbook for us, I'm curious. Cheers
Yet at 8,000 miles all mine had between 6 & 7mm left.
Russ
You can fit it to the driven wheels...it'd be daft if you couldn't. Just check a 17 will clear the brake calipers.Sorry I edited my 1st post, o/all diameter is within the2.5% tolerance. Why can't I fit a space saver on the driven wheels ? my w205 is 4matic.
Also , having the AMG package the callipers look a bit on the large side, just wondering if this could be a problem.
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