Spare Tire (donut) question.
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Spare Tire (donut) question.
Hey gang, here's the deal. I own a Chrysler Crossfire, which is essentially a Mercedes with a Chrysler badge. The car does not come with a spare tire and none is offered. I would like to purchase a Mercedes donut and keep it in my trunk. I know that the S class sedans share the same bolt pattern and offsets as my Crossfire, so I'm pretty sure that an S-class donut would work for me.
The trouble is that the Mercedes dealership parts guys will barely give you the time of day if you don't have a VIN number!
Here are my questions:
Thank you very much!
Josh
The trouble is that the Mercedes dealership parts guys will barely give you the time of day if you don't have a VIN number!
Here are my questions:
- Does the S-class even come with a donut (as opposed to a full size spare)?
- If so, it would be a big help - a HUGE help- if you could tell me the year/model of your S-CLass and the tire size of the donut (ex 155/70/16).
- Any other relevent information is greatly appreciated!
Thank you very much!
Josh
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I know the w220 S-Class (previous model) did come with a full sized spare but was just a basic black wheel (not matched to the ones that came on the car).
If you need a VIN for the parts guys, just find a S-Class off eBay as they list the VINs there and just give one of those, makes no difference really.
I'm not sure if the new w221 S-Classes even come with a spare, I *think* MB included a can of fix-a-flat now except re-branded.
If you need a VIN for the parts guys, just find a S-Class off eBay as they list the VINs there and just give one of those, makes no difference really.
I'm not sure if the new w221 S-Classes even come with a spare, I *think* MB included a can of fix-a-flat now except re-branded.
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W220 with a matching wheel?? Nice. They might have changed it for later w220 models or was it a special request? I know the full-sized spare on my parent's '01 S500 is just a black wheel, fat 5-spoke design (not a steel wheel).
To Crossfire_Owner - If the w221 comes with a donut, then just find a VIN off ebay of a 2007 S-Class and give that to the parts guy.
To Crossfire_Owner - If the w221 comes with a donut, then just find a VIN off ebay of a 2007 S-Class and give that to the parts guy.
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The W221 spare tire size is 155/70/19 ET35, if one exists. Comes with option code 690.
The disc wheel part number is: A2214000202. The temporary tire part number is: A0154014610.
The disc wheel part number is: A2214000202. The temporary tire part number is: A0154014610.
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I really don't like how the W221 comes with a donut now when even my Audi A4 comes with full size spare with matching wheel too.
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In my life I've gained once from a full sized spare tyre, that tyre was from another car to one that went for sale. 99% of cases your own spare tyre would not match the ones you have because they have worn too differently, or the spare is too old to couple "three new ones".
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Hey gang, here's the deal. I own a Chrysler Crossfire, which is essentially a Mercedes with a Chrysler badge. The car does not come with a spare tire and none is offered. I would like to purchase a Mercedes donut and keep it in my trunk. I know that the S class sedans share the same bolt pattern and offsets as my Crossfire, so I'm pretty sure that an S-class donut would work for me.
The trouble is that the Mercedes dealership parts guys will barely give you the time of day if you don't have a VIN number!
Here are my questions:
Thank you very much!
Josh
The trouble is that the Mercedes dealership parts guys will barely give you the time of day if you don't have a VIN number!
Here are my questions:
- Does the S-class even come with a donut (as opposed to a full size spare)?
- If so, it would be a big help - a HUGE help- if you could tell me the year/model of your S-CLass and the tire size of the donut (ex 155/70/16).
- Any other relevent information is greatly appreciated!
Thank you very much!
Josh
As you say the Crossfire may have the same spare tire as a MB and other MB parts may be used in it but as Benson said to Quail..."I know MB and the Crossfire is no MB." Just got a chuckle out of your post...try an SLK and see the difference...:-)
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The W221 comes with the donut. I don't know the specific specs but it also comes with a special set of lug nuts which must be used to mount the spare. I would suspect the rim size may be different?
As you say the Crossfire may have the same spare tire as a MB and other MB parts may be used in it but as Benson said to Quail..."I know MB and the Crossfire is no MB." Just got a chuckle out of your post...try an SLK and see the difference...:-)
As you say the Crossfire may have the same spare tire as a MB and other MB parts may be used in it but as Benson said to Quail..."I know MB and the Crossfire is no MB." Just got a chuckle out of your post...try an SLK and see the difference...:-)
I was told by my dealer that the spare tire inflated or something though...?
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No...it is inflated in it's space in the trunk. I had to use it on my trip in May '06 when the left rear blew out on I-40 near Knoxville, TN. TelAide sent a tow truck to make the switch and it was ready to roll. But remember you must use the special bolts that are in a little plastic package on top of the spare.
