View Full Version : how many b5 avant owners have a non-oem spare and where is it stored?
I don't want a donut, and was considering buying a fifth matching wheel for my set. However, when I tried to put my Passat's full size spare in back of my avant it didn't fit. This is frustrating, and I don't want to leave it to take up cargo area.
dmaize
05-06-2007, 09:56 AM
i got a mercedes 18 in spare. but its still a donut
It fits? sounds like the best solution
duglas
05-06-2007, 02:46 PM
the sedan came with a full size spare but the Audi could not make it fit in the Avant... I have a donut but I have never used it... I think if I got a flat I would just call AAA.....
the sedan came with a full size spare but the Audi could not make it fit in the Avant... I have a donut but I have never used it... I think if I got a flat I would just call AAA.....
if you have aftermarket wheels then the donut will not fit/work. I put my donut on to have a tire removed/installed and the whole 13 mile trip the front end was noisy, a constant growl unless the vehicle was turning left (the donut was on the front passenger side). This means my donut cannot be used unless I want to damage my differentials and I only have 17"s. I have USAA and they will send for towing at no cost. However, what if it is after hours and the distance from home is greater than 100 miles? I'd prefer to have a spare.
duglas
05-07-2007, 01:44 PM
I have 18" instead of the stock 17" but the tires I used have the same rolling size as the 17" so the spare would work fine..
CARTEL
05-07-2007, 06:18 PM
<<<< dosent even have a spare wheel.
I have 18" instead of the stock 17" but the tires I used have the same rolling size as the 17" so the spare would work fine..
I thought the same thing. Mine came stock with 16", and my 17" are supposed to be same rolling diameter. It may be a good idea to test your spare with your 18" wheels, assuming you are quattro. Regardless, it is your car and this thread really was never about this.
MeinS4
05-10-2007, 07:03 AM
I removed my spare completely and installed my Phatnoise where the tire used to be. My wife is a supervisor at AAA Oregon. Between the two of us we get 8 tows a year up to 100 miles, so no worries for me. Just join AAA. They'll send you a flatbed if you ever need it. If you ever run out of gas, they'll bring you some. Kill your battery, the'll give you a jump. Not including the discounts at hotels, resorts, and some retail stores.
jaredpgh
05-10-2007, 09:26 AM
i have one of my old 17" TSW wheels with a pirelli p6000 on it. i had to hack up the trim piece below the rear threshold for it to fit, but it works. also the threaded tie down wont fit, but it never thunks or vibrates.
dmaize
05-11-2007, 08:03 PM
yeah after i went with the 18in spare i relized that the stock one is the same rolling size
sliverwagon
05-13-2007, 08:39 AM
when I had my B5 I had a full size wheel in the trunk..it was an 18x8 with a 215/40/18