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smartboost
18-10-2003, 07:22 PM
What is the size of the space-saver spare tyre?

I guess it might be 145/80R14.
chivers
19-10-2003, 11:33 PM
It's a very eccentric folded-up tyre - pictures of it are on the A2OC site. I think it is 165 wide.

Chivers ':)'
'02 A2 1.4TDi SE
spike
20-10-2003, 12:13 AM
If you don't like the idea of the space-saver, there is just enough room under the boot floor to fit a full size alloy. I carry the SE spec 185/50-16" wheel which required 15mm spacer strips on each side of the floor panel - For the strips I used high density soundproofing foam, cut from a sheet and held in place with double sided tape. Over the years I have had enough punctures to feel more comfortable carrying a standard size wheel, particularly when on holiday in the wilds of Scotland. It's also probably a good way of guatanteeing I will never have another puncture!!!
ianjohnsonws14
20-10-2003, 12:33 PM
155/70-15 78P

2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?
smartboost
20-10-2003, 05:57 PM
155/70R15 sounds like a good size to use on all 4 wheels.
ianjohnsonws14
21-10-2003, 12:21 PM
But not at £200 each (wheel and tyre) with local tyre distributors unable to change the tyre and not much tread depth.

Pictures on A2OC

Regards

Ian

2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?
smartboost
21-10-2003, 08:57 PM
The Goodyear 155/70R15 78T is available mail order for £40.19. This is a normal tyre so has plenty of tread. It has a T-speed rating so is rated up to 190km/h (118mph).

The P-speed rating of the original equipment space-saver spare tyre means that it's only rated up to 150km/h (93mph).

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ianjohnsonws14
24-10-2003, 12:31 PM
The space saver is a Vredenstein and will not look anything like the Goodyear which is a "standard" tyre rather than an expanding one!

You may need type approval for the Goodyear for all round use since brakes/ESP etc will be set up for the standard fit tyres which are a little wider. Your insurer would not be happy if you used a tyre not approved by Audi!

Ian

2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?
smartboost
24-10-2003, 07:55 PM
You don't need type approval to fit non-standard tyre sizes.