Is the w203 suppose to come with a doughnut or a full size spare? Because I believe I have a donut that states not go above 55mph and I would like to purchase a ful size spare.. What would my options be?
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My 2004 came with a donut and the same speed restrictions. As I have staggered tires, which I assume you do which size spare will you carry? the donut is for front or rear but as they are staggered widths, you cannot put a rear tire on the front & vice versa. I also keep a spare front & rear tire in my shed in case a puncture cant be repaired; I can easily have the spare mounted but the donut will get me home!!!!
I hope this answers your question.
I hope this answers your question.
mine also came with a donut with a 125/80/17. Now i have a 18x8 +35 Carlsson 1/6 as a spare in my trunk..
if you want a full size spare make sure you get a spare that will fit your front. If it fits your front it will be able to fit your rear....
if you want a full size spare make sure you get a spare that will fit your front. If it fits your front it will be able to fit your rear....
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Many men have tried that logic with not very positive results. Originally Posted by ROLLNNN
If it fits your front it will be able to fit your rear....
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You can convert to a full size spare carrier. I did.
It is a Wolrd Option...not a NA Option. I did it, and put "off season 225 tire setup" in the trunk wheel well. I also have a OEM air compressor. My chassis was okay with this and the OEM springs. The only part number I can not list later is the correct mat in the trunk. Under the mat, there is molded detailing to conform - so my mat is not laying down 100% right now.
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It is a Wolrd Option...not a NA Option. I did it, and put "off season 225 tire setup" in the trunk wheel well. I also have a OEM air compressor. My chassis was okay with this and the OEM springs. The only part number I can not list later is the correct mat in the trunk. Under the mat, there is molded detailing to conform - so my mat is not laying down 100% right now.
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Many men have tried that logic with not very positive results.
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BF, do you have any pics? Curious if it looks substantially better than ROLLNNN's gutting of the trunk area does (sans flip-flops, of course).
With the staggered tire setup that I have for summer and the C32 brakes, I guess I should be thinking more seriously about having a viable spare year-round.
With the staggered tire setup that I have for summer and the C32 brakes, I guess I should be thinking more seriously about having a viable spare year-round.
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if you want a full size spare make sure you get a spare that will fit your front. If it fits your front it will be able to fit your rear....
Originally Posted by ROLLNNN
mine also came with a donut with a 125/80/17. Now i have a 18x8 +35 Carlsson 1/6 as a spare in my trunk..if you want a full size spare make sure you get a spare that will fit your front. If it fits your front it will be able to fit your rear....
Rollnnn,
what size tire is that? Does the spare clears the BBK upfront and on the rear? I need to get a spare tire asap since I swap to the c230 sport brakes and now my original spare tire does not clear the calipers.
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Cale,Originally Posted by RedStripe
I didn't think that the 2-pot c230 sport calipers were considered a BBK?
They are not but Rollnnn does have a BBK kit and I am wanting to know if he has tested the spare after the BBK upgrade with a 35 offset rim. My 2003 c240 OEM spare TIRE/RIM does not fit the front after the 2005 c230 brake upgrade. So I am looking for a spare rim/tire that will fit both back and front in case of a flat tire.
Harold.
