Space Saver Causing Fire

[Wenier]

Basically being in NZ she will get screwed over by fraud or a tyre shop to get something to match in size. We dont often get good deals here unless you know what you need I find a bargin on tardme.

[EvilDaifu]

So my spare tyre got stolen - thought nothin was missing until I was wondering why the boot carpet was sagging

I've been calling around at wreckers for a spare but wanted to ask you folk about the rim size I should be seeking.  I'm running the standard 235/45 R17 on all 4 corners on my BA XR6T 2004 so thinking I'll need just a steel rim 17" space saver.  I don't believe I can use a 16" space saver as a spare - right?

 

Any suggestions about where to get a 17" rim spare space saver cos seems not many around even at the wreckers believe it or not.  I find that hard to believe considering the number of BA XR6T 2004 models that might have been retired now.  Any suggestions?

[k31th]

Good 4 year mine, Gaz

 

any 17" (or 16" if you really want, just don't drive on it for long if you go this route) stock rim (BA-FG) will do the job. No need to be a space saver as you can fit a full size spare in the boot well of your car

[discostig]

Tyre shop guy stole it?  Or maybe even forgot to put it back in after checking pressure?  Lame either way.  Was it mint condition full size spare?  Maybe he's slowly making a collection of immaculate BA rims.

[El Andrew]

I think you could use 16" steel AU2-FG onwards rim no worries. The tyre fitted would be higher profile so the outside diameter wouldn't be too far out. These would be a dime a dozen at the wrecker. As Keith said, this would be to get you home or to the tyre shop only.