Spare tyre advice

[bobzilla7]

I wonder if you could give me an idea of an ideal spare tyre so it fits neatly in the spare tyre well on the 260.

The road tyres are currently 205/60R15.

The spare wheel and tyre I have (which needs replacing) is 185/70SR14.

My thinking is I may as well use the same rim, just source another tyre. I could go for the same but to be honest it could do with being slightly narrower. Or am I better getting a 15 inch rim and tyre? What are others using here?

 

[jonbills]

Get a can of Tyreweld and use the space for carrying a load of tools.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

I disagree, carry a spare and if poss for practical reasons the same as those fitted. Don't forget a jack and wheelbrace.

 

[bobzilla7]

Yeh I agree with Rob. I'm old school like that.

 

[jonbills]

If you want a narrower tyre, I think 175 80 14 would suit.

 

[bobzilla7]

If you want a narrower tyre, I think 175 80 14 would suit.

Thanks jonbills

 

[Rob Gaskin]

I would suggest trying one off the car.

 

[bobzilla7]

I would suggest trying one off the car.

Good point. I'll do that today.

 

[bobzilla7]

Good point. I'll do that today.

Wider than the spare I currently have.