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What else other than the plastic bucket do they have under the boot floor to fill up all that space ? Is there anyway to modify it to fit a full sized spare ?.
No doubt you will enjoy your new S205.
JC
Carsy
I'm really not sure if you will fit "Space Saver" under the floor & get the floor to sit flat with it in there. The area measurements are 510mm x 510mm with stepped depth of 130mm & other 130mm. hopefully the picture will make more sense.
Remember my vehicle is a Estate, the Sedan dimensions maybe different.
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Originally Posted by Carsy
Thank you Nuk for the link.
What else other than the plastic bucket do they have under the boot floor to fill up all that space ? Is there anyway to modify it to fit a full sized spare ?.
No doubt you will enjoy your new S205.
JC
JC ~ the wagon has more underfloor space than the sedan. The SA tech team is investigating if there is any way to redesign the composit insert to accommodate some sort of underfloor spare. Uninflated SLK type solution might work. Let's see. They believe lack of a spare is costing sales here with our wide open spaces much like Aus.
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; 02-25-2015 at 07:56 AM.
My sedan looks the same as your estate. My measurements were ~21.5 inches each way. That rectangle in the upper right corner is a fuse box. It is the limiting factor. Even if you remove the molding, the fuse box looks like it can't be moved. The spare tire sold by MB in other markets is 26.5 inches in diameter, or 673mm. My rough measurements, we are short 163mm or ~6.5 inches in each direction. So if you were to try get something in there, it would have to be collapsible. FYI, the collapsible spare in my mom's SLK is 21.5 inches in width. Not sure of the rim size, or inflated size though. Haven't had time to look myself.
Thanks for taking the time to send the photos & measurements.
This seems to be a silly attempt by MB to do away with the full sized spare when it been so easily to design a well which would fit a full sized spare or a bloody plastic box. Obviously a apprentice draftsman was put in charge of this.
Glad to hear that there is thought being put into remedying the error in SA Glyn.
A new plastic form mould might just fit around that fuse box Rusty.
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Originally Posted by rustycruiser
My sedan looks the same as your estate. My measurements were ~21.5 inches each way. That rectangle in the upper right corner is a fuse box. It is the limiting factor. Even if you remove the molding, the fuse box looks like it can't be moved. The spare tire sold by MB in other markets is 26.5 inches in diameter, or 673mm. My rough measurements, we are short 163mm or ~6.5 inches in each direction. So if you were to try get something in there, it would have to be collapsible. FYI, the collapsible spare in my mom's SLK is 21.5 inches in width. Not sure of the rim size, or inflated size though. Haven't had time to look myself.
Sorry ~ what I meant was that there is more space for a mod on the wagon than sedan according to MBSA.
I did buy a used Mercedes spare on Ebay, that was sized at 135/80-R17. It was from an 06-09 CLK. The rim looked the same as the above, and like it would fit my large front caliper. (I have the Sports package, which I think has larger front calipers? and cross drilled rotors) When it arrives, I will update this thread.
Just to update, the Mercedes 135/80-R17 minispare I bought on Ebay fits perfectly, and clears the front rotor. I also picked up a W204 C Class spare tool set, and am all sorted for my next puncture for under $150.
For those interested in the tire source, it is NOT from a CLK. It is actually from a 2010-2015 E Class Coupe or Cabriolet (C207 or A207).
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Originally Posted by rustycruiser
Just to update, the Mercedes 135/80-R17 minispare I bought on Ebay fits perfectly, and clears the front rotor. I also picked up a W204 C Class spare tool set, and am all sorted for my next puncture for under $150.
For those interested in the tire source, it is NOT from a CLK. It is actually from a 2010-2015 E Class Coupe or Cabriolet (C207 or A207).
Good compromise for now. W209 was built on a modded W203 platform. Whereas the 207 was built on a modded W204 chassis.
I'm holding thumbs that East London can produce a modified tray for W205.
My Mercedes tire storage/tie down bag finally arrived from South Africa today. So I am finally set up like I wanted. The bag was the most expensive part of the whole package!
GLC Coupe, 250d AMG Line, Premium Plus, Night Pack.
Something else to consider, apparently goop works on over 90% of punctures. Also Dynaplug can be used for larger holes where up to 3 seals can can be used. With these you have an over 90% chance of getting home or to a tyre fitter. Where there's concern over tyre availability then carry a spare tyre for the tyre fitter to fit, this costs less than a spare wheel, weighs less and takes up less space in your boot.
I would be grateful to know whether the Australian W205 has a real spare ?
JC
No spare wheel in Australia also, just the nasty run flats and if you end up with the 19 inch wheels and no airmatic then you will be in for a rough ride!
No spare wheel in Australia also, just the nasty run flats and if you end up with the 19 inch wheels and no airmatic then you will be in for a rough ride!
Australian dealers will sell you a 19" space saver (for AMG line) for $1200 but that's not with the kit with the jack etc.
You can buy an AMG wheel for $749 as a spare which is exactly what I did.
Hi Got a runflat that didn't like a bit of shoddy roadworks - still got air in but a bulge.
Want to get to have a real wheel to match car, use the injured runflat as a spare, any clues where can I get a wheel and 225/40 -19 Conti SSR MOE, shippable to New Zealand?
Lucked out in NZ, Aus or elsewhere maybe? I'll get the wheel part no and offset codes later and post that too.
Thx, Greg
Hi Got a runflat that didn't like a bit of shoddy roadworks - still got air in but a bulge.
Want to get to have a real wheel to match car, use the injured runflat as a spare, any clues where can I get a wheel and 225/40 -19 Conti SSR MOE, shippable to New Zealand?
Lucked out in NZ, Aus or elsewhere maybe? I'll get the wheel part no and offset codes later and post that too.
Thx, Greg
It will happen over and over again. You can order a full size wheel through your dealer. Don't pay for another Conti, get the Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
Nah, not about to mix tyre brands - was going to do 2 new non-RF on front, but laws dont allow, whole car must be RF or not. Better wear these out first. I do 1000km a week, so wont take forever, esp on 280 Treadwear index. :}
Glynn how did the tyre in estate boot idea go? Not looking too good in my 2016 one, think may be better to go for a blow up out of an SL or something maybe. In which case don't need a wheel either.
Greg
Only put in boot for longer journeys, main reason bought is that I did not want to leave car at tyre depot for repair, spare allows flexibility.
Hi, I got my old Mercedes space-save spare wheel (125/90R16) out last weekend to line up with my existing C200 AMG Line (225/45R18 Front & 245/40R18 Rear). The space-saver wheel is pretty much the same height and the bolt holes looks compatible. I will jack it up and put it on next weekend to have a short run. Hopefully it will be good enough as a spare wheel. Anyone has any comment?
Hi, I got my old Mercedes space-save spare wheel (125/90R16) out last weekend to line up with my existing C200 AMG Line (225/45R18 Front & 245/40R18 Rear). The space-saver wheel is pretty much the same height and the bolt holes looks compatible. I will jack it up and put it on next weekend to have a short run. Hopefully it will be good enough as a spare wheel. Anyone has any comment?
The W204 C Class spare is a 125/90-R16. While it cleared my rear brake caliper, I could not get it on my front. Plus it is 24.9 inches, and my 18 inch tires are 26 inches. The 135/80-R17 is 25.5 inches.
So instead I bought a used Mercedes spare on Ebay, that is sized at 135/80-R17. It was from an 09-13 E class coupe. This is the same size as the stock W205 spare available overseas (but not in the USA), and it fits over my larger front caliper. (I have the Sports package, which I think has larger front calipers and cross drilled rotors than the non sport)
Glyn
If SA come up with a space saver solution for the W205 do you think it would cover all wheel sizes and are 19 " wheels common there as they are here in Aust?
Regards
Greg R
The W204 C Class spare is a 125/90-R16. While it cleared my rear brake caliper, I could not get it on my front. Plus it is 24.9 inches, and my 18 inch tires are 26 inches. The 135/80-R17 is 25.5 inches.
So instead I bought a used Mercedes spare on Ebay, that is sized at 135/80-R17. It was from an 09-13 E class coupe. This is the same size as the stock W205 spare available overseas (but not in the USA), and it fits over my larger front caliper. (I have the Sports package, which I think has larger front calipers and cross drilled rotors than the non sport)
Thanks, Rustycruiser. You answered exactly what I am looking for. The old spare wheel did come from W204 C Class. I kept it when I part-exchanged to my W205, knowing that it doesn't come with any spare wheel. My W205 is AMG Line which I think it is same as Sport. I may sell the old spare wheel on eBay and get a replacement like yours. Thanks, again for your information.
02-25-2015, 06:22 AM
