Wheel sizes

JohnnyBG · 7th February 2022, 18:20

Hi All

I want to get a cheap, cosmetically scruffy but safe to use alloy (or steel) wheel to replace the spacesaver on the 75 Tourer CDTi Connie and have a wanted ad on the forum. I've had two punctures in the last year, the last was on a not far from new tyre and was irreparable. I want to go the old route of putting on a spare, continuing the journey and getting fixed while still able to use the car.

BUT do I really need to get an exact match (16" seven spoke alloy)?

Would any Rover / MG 16" wheel provide an adequate match for the others?

On a related note, I would like to go a similar route with the ZT-T Tourer CDTi but need to check what the wheels are as it's in the workshop; they are low profile tyres.

Cheers

JohnnyBG

macafee2 · 7th February 2022, 20:19

I would say you do not need an exact match when it comes to seven spoke alloy but your insurance may have a clause about different wheels.

low profile tyre on one side and normal tyre on the other may be a no no, hopefully someone will add to this.

macafee2

dave lincs · 7th February 2022, 20:25

A 16 inch union would be fine as a spare

chris75 · 8th February 2022, 15:39

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Originally Posted by macafee2

I would say you do not need an exact match when it comes to seven spoke alloy but your insurance may have a clause about different wheels.

low profile tyre on one side and normal tyre on the other may be a no no, hopefully someone will add to this.

macafee2

Yes , according to my MOT man wheel sizes on the same axle have to be a match ie dia / width , also tyre profile , and tyre speed ratings have to be as per manufacturer's spec . Cosmetic patterns are not an issue .

steve-45 · 8th February 2022, 17:29

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Originally Posted by chris75

Yes , according to my MOT man wheel sizes on the same axle have to be a match ie dia / width , also tyre profile , and tyre speed ratings have to be as per manufacturer's spec . Cosmetic patterns are not an issue .

Obviously that does not apply to space saver spare wheels.

Mike Trident · 9th February 2022, 19:01

From what I understand, if you put a car in for test with a spacesaver fitted it will fail

JohnnyBG · 9th February 2022, 19:55

Thanks to all.

So, for the Rover 75 CDTi Connie Tourer, any 16" MGR rim which can take tyres to match the others will work. It's a bewildering field despite having looked on tyre manufacturers websites.

I think the ZT-T CDTi Tourer is on 18" wheels.

JohnnyBG

JohnnyBG · 28th May 2023, 20:47

Just to round this off, I should be picking up a spare wheel, same size etc as the 18" 11 spoke alloys but different in appearance, on Wednesday coming.

I'll put on the cheapest tyre that matches speed, size etc ratings. It currently has Goodyears.

Got to be better than a spacesaver.

JohnnyBG

7th February 2022, 18:20	#1
JohnnyBG Avid contributor ZT-T Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Teesside Posts: 235 Thanks: 176 Thanked 66 Times in 38 Posts	Wheel sizes Hi All I want to get a cheap, cosmetically scruffy but safe to use alloy (or steel) wheel to replace the spacesaver on the 75 Tourer CDTi Connie and have a wanted ad on the forum. I've had two punctures in the last year, the last was on a not far from new tyre and was irreparable. I want to go the old route of putting on a spare, continuing the journey and getting fixed while still able to use the car. BUT do I really need to get an exact match (16" seven spoke alloy)? Would any Rover / MG 16" wheel provide an adequate match for the others? On a related note, I would like to go a similar route with the ZT-T Tourer CDTi but need to check what the wheels are as it's in the workshop; they are low profile tyres. Cheers JohnnyBG Last edited by JohnnyBG; 7th February 2022 at 18:21.. Reason: Add info

9th February 2022, 19:01	#6
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	From what I understand, if you put a car in for test with a spacesaver fitted it will fail __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

28th May 2023, 20:47	#8
JohnnyBG Avid contributor ZT-T Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Teesside Posts: 235 Thanks: 176 Thanked 66 Times in 38 Posts	Just to round this off, I should be picking up a spare wheel, same size etc as the 18" 11 spoke alloys but different in appearance, on Wednesday coming. I'll put on the cheapest tyre that matches speed, size etc ratings. It currently has Goodyears. Got to be better than a spacesaver. JohnnyBG Last edited by JohnnyBG; 28th May 2023 at 20:47.. Reason: added info

7th February 2022, 20:19	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,923 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I would say you do not need an exact match when it comes to seven spoke alloy but your insurance may have a clause about different wheels. low profile tyre on one side and normal tyre on the other may be a no no, hopefully someone will add to this. macafee2

7th February 2022, 20:25	#3
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,412 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	A 16 inch union would be fine as a spare

9th February 2022, 19:55	#7
JohnnyBG Avid contributor ZT-T Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Teesside Posts: 235 Thanks: 176 Thanked 66 Times in 38 Posts	Thanks to all. So, for the Rover 75 CDTi Connie Tourer, any 16" MGR rim which can take tyres to match the others will work. It's a bewildering field despite having looked on tyre manufacturers websites. I think the ZT-T CDTi Tourer is on 18" wheels. JohnnyBG