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I need to get some of these!or.. just bang in a tyre string, pump back up and carry on..
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I need to get some of these!or.. just bang in a tyre string, pump back up and carry on..
That is the one thing that the vw wheel brace is good for, as i nowAgree.
Use the handle of the Wheel Spanner, after having removed the Screwdriver, and slide it into the slot between the 2 Bolts after removing the R side bolt and slacking of the L captive bolt by about 1.5cm. Push the handle in with the little nuckle on the side and rotate the handle to locate the nuckle in the slot on the carrier. It is then easy to lift and slide the carrier to the R to disengage from the captive bolt and lower to the ground.
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I have been reading this thread, as I have just received my new Cali O - 4 Motion, with 18 Disc Alloys.The carrier is the same, its the bush that is a different length.
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1 yes
2 not required
3 the dimensions of the 16” tyre should end up with the same overal circumference as your 18
Yes, you'll need the Spare wheel carrier kit. However the 16" wheel will NOT fit the front wheels as I believe the 204, in common with the 180 T5.1, has larger callipers on the front. A 17" Steel wheel will work and can be accommodated in the Spare Wheel Carrier. With the correct tyre on the 17" will have the same circumference as your 18" alloy/tyre combination but should be treated as a " Get you to the Garage " wheel only.Hi Loz - thanks for replying ... I assume I do need the kit in order to attach the spare under the boot. As currently there is no bracing there ... just a space where a spare could go.
You need the carrier suitable for a 17 inch spare
Hi - I now have had a quote from the main VW Cali dealer here for the bits in order to mount a spare tyre on my 4M Cali. I have attached the quote for anyone else who has 18" alloys without the factory fitted spare. Sounds like the recommendation is 17" as the spare. So I plan to hunt down a second hand 17" rim/tyre, and buy the rest of the bits new. Thanks everyone for your help.Yes, you'll need the Spare wheel carrier kit. However the 16" wheel will NOT fit the front wheels as I believe the 204, in common with the 180 T5.1, has larger callipers on the front. A 17" Steel wheel will work and can be accommodated in the Spare Wheel Carrier. With the correct tyre on the 17" will have the same circumference as your 18" alloy/tyre combination but should be treated as a " Get you to the Garage " wheel only.
However the 16" wheel will NOT fit the front wheels as I believe the 204, in common with the 180 T5.1, has larger callipers
You can put the 16" on the rear and use the 17" for the front if that's where your puncture is.Arrgh and I’ve just bought a 16” wheel and all the bits for our 204. Will try it first now before I struggle to get it underneath.
I wouldn't bother trying it, just look at the front wheel brake disc and see how close the 17" wheel runs to it. Compared to the rear break disc where there is lots of space between the disc and the inside of the 17" rim.Arrgh and I’ve just bought a 16” wheel and all the bits for our 204. Will try it first now before I struggle to get it underneath.
Arrgh and I’ve just bought a 16” wheel and all the bits for our 204. Will try it first now before I struggle to get it underneath.
Agree ... though I would rather have that problem than have no spare. With the two of us, well be fine.Biggest problem with 18" or more wheels is that if you do have a 17" spare the punctured wheel/tyre won't fit the rack and has to be carried inside the van until repaired and refitted. Might be almost impossible with passengers etc.
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