Question for those of you with 18"+ wheels

**Dimcorner** · 12-18-2008 05:35 PM

Do you guys buy 5 wheels and throw one in the spare wheel well?
What do you when you get a flat?

**ryannorthcott** · 12-18-2008 05:38 PM

i can't speak for everyone here, but i just ordered a set of four 18" rims and i'm just gonna leave my OEM 16" as my spare. should have around the same rolling diameter if i get a flat

**slmds4** · 12-18-2008 05:45 PM

yea its not a big deal. I rode with the spare on while I went to get the tire on my 18s fixed

**IamEzraM** · 12-18-2008 05:46 PM

im planning on leaving my spare 17" as the spare, I could never get a solid answer if an 18" would fit in the spare tire well. But the general consensus is running a smaller diameter spare will be fine for a few miles

**cdc** · 12-18-2008 05:51 PM

I have just used the stock 17'' when I had a flat.

**Bimmerchop** · 12-18-2008 06:14 PM

I have a full sized 18" CH sitting in my spare wheel well. The stock 17's wouldn't clear the stoptechs

Originally Posted by IamEzraM

im planning on leaving my spare 17" as the spare, I could never get a solid answer if an 18" would fit in the spare tire well. But the general consensus is running a smaller diameter spare will be fine for a few miles

an 18" wheel will fit fine. A little late, I know, lol... but at least now you know for sure

**Tifosi** · 12-18-2008 06:16 PM

Stock as spare is just fine, unless you upgraded to a BBK that the stock Avus will not clear. Another thing to keep in mind is to carry a set of stock lug bolts in the kit if your aftermarket wheels uses non-stock bolts.

**Bee Five** · 12-18-2008 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by IamEzraM

im planning on leaving my spare 17" as the spare, I could never get a solid answer if an 18" would fit in the spare tire well. But the general consensus is running a smaller diameter spare will be fine for a few miles

I had my spare Fikse with a 235/40/18 tire fit in the tire well, but it's really tight. I took it out because it weighs 45lbs and I have Road Side Assistance from AAA anyways . . .

**Dimcorner** · 12-18-2008 07:40 PM

Well, I guess you can always just rotate the tire if it doesn't clear the front BBK.

THanks for the responses.

**mholme** · 12-18-2008 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Dimcorner

Do you guys buy 5 wheels and throw one in the spare wheel well?
What do you when you get a flat?

Eventually, if you want to, yeah get a 5th wheel spare. That way, there's no real rush to get it fixed, you can just keep the spare on and get it fixed when it's convenient. When I got a flat, I limped it home and switched to my stock wheels for a day until the new tire came in.

**Coughdrop** · 12-18-2008 11:42 PM

I'd go with an 18...

18" B7 RS4 rep fits in the trunk... As long as the tire isn't brand new you should be fine...

**slmds4** · 12-19-2008 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by Tifosi

Stock as spare is just fine, unless you upgraded to a BBK that the stock Avus will not clear. Another thing to keep in mind is to carry a set of stock lug bolts in the kit if your aftermarket wheels uses non-stock bolts.

Good advice, I forgot to mention that. I accually picked up stock lugs a few months before my tire blew luckily.

**DarkcydS4** · 12-19-2008 02:50 PM

I have a fifth 18" wheel that has no "protection" on it (no rubber

). I actually will use it just in case I bend a wheel because the roads here in WI are so fantastic!! ::cough, cough (sarcasm):: Right now i have no spare tire in the car because the JL HighOutput Box for my w7 is massive and heavy and a pain in the a$$ to get out to try to get to the spare.

What happens when I have a flat you ask....
I get on my cell phone and call AAA for a tow!

LoL Might as well use it, I pay for it right?