Spare Tire
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2006 E320 CDI 235 hp 420 ft tq
Spare Tire
I'm looking at getting a OEM wheel and putting in the trunk does anyone know if a 225 x 55 x16 will fit in the spare place with out taking up any more room?
The car is a 06 E320 CDI.
Thank You
The car is a 06 E320 CDI.
Thank You
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forget getting an OEM tire. I went to tirerack and found the closeouts and got an 18 OZ botticelli w/Conti DWS tire for $300 for both. Its full size and much better than a spare. The baseboard cover sticks up about 2inches higher w/the cover over it.
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OE tire with OE size wheel fits fine. BTDT.
You'll need to order a different holddown and remove the styrofoam under the minispare. The new holddown basket provides a nice storage opportunity.
eBay is a pretty good place to get a wheel, although you have to read carefully to assure the wheel offered isn't a "replica." Also confirm shipping is NOT by FedEx because if it is wheel WILL arrive bent.
You'll need to order a different holddown and remove the styrofoam under the minispare. The new holddown basket provides a nice storage opportunity.
eBay is a pretty good place to get a wheel, although you have to read carefully to assure the wheel offered isn't a "replica." Also confirm shipping is NOT by FedEx because if it is wheel WILL arrive bent.
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OE tire with OE size wheel fits fine. BTDT.
You'll need to order a different holddown and remove the styrofoam under the minispare. The new holddown basket provides a nice storage opportunity.
eBay is a pretty good place to get a wheel, although you have to read carefully to assure the wheel offered isn't a "replica." Also confirm shipping is NOT by FedEx because if it is wheel WILL arrive bent.
You'll need to order a different holddown and remove the styrofoam under the minispare. The new holddown basket provides a nice storage opportunity.
eBay is a pretty good place to get a wheel, although you have to read carefully to assure the wheel offered isn't a "replica." Also confirm shipping is NOT by FedEx because if it is wheel WILL arrive bent.
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2006 E320 CDI 235 hp 420 ft tq
Thanks for the replies.
I found a place a few years ago and have used it for my Land Rover wheels and have never had any problems with the wheels.
They sell the OEM 16 x 8 for about $160 to my door.
Bigger wheels look nice but by the time you get the tire and wheel you have more weight spinning around with that its starts alot more needs.
I'm more of a gear head so I like something that looks stock.
I found a place a few years ago and have used it for my Land Rover wheels and have never had any problems with the wheels.
They sell the OEM 16 x 8 for about $160 to my door.
Bigger wheels look nice but by the time you get the tire and wheel you have more weight spinning around with that its starts alot more needs.
I'm more of a gear head so I like something that looks stock.
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...That's assuming YOU are changing the tire with the tiny scissor jack and hand tools, on the side of the road rather than a long handled Heavy Duty garage/service truck jack and power tools for the lug bolts that a Road Service guy will bring to the party..
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The minispare HAS to be the same rolling diameter as the original tire to avoid complications with the differential(s).
Now on a jacked-up car the wheel may go in at an angle and the narrower width could help, but I'd think it's pretty minor.
When I've rotated tires using the mini as a placeholder I can't recall needing to add more height to get the normal tire mounted.
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I'd rethink this.
The minispare HAS to be the same rolling diameter as the original tire to avoid complications with the differential(s).
Now on a jacked-up car the wheel may go in at an angle and the narrower width could help, but I'd think it's pretty minor.
When I've rotated tires using the mini as a placeholder I can't recall needing to add more height to get the normal tire mounted.
The minispare HAS to be the same rolling diameter as the original tire to avoid complications with the differential(s).
Now on a jacked-up car the wheel may go in at an angle and the narrower width could help, but I'd think it's pretty minor.
When I've rotated tires using the mini as a placeholder I can't recall needing to add more height to get the normal tire mounted.
