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Old 09-04-2018, 06:47 PM   #9
rondeo
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Default Re: Space saver tyres

M, A, and C owners wishing to avoid the 80km/h limit
could use a steel rim 6jx16ET50, 5x108, 63.4 bore
as found on Mondeos LX and some Foci, with a 195/60R16 tyre,
as per AlanD below.

The load rating is a little lower, but speed is OK, and it seems
the wheel will fit in the well.

One disadvantage is not being rotatable, but should be OK for 10 years in the well?

I'm thinking to go that way, 10y is an optimistic estimate of my life remaining due to age. I vividly remember an old lady saying as she polished her mini minor, 'after all, this is my last car'. Please don't be sad though, it happens to us all.

I just returned from a long trip and saw two puncture recipients by the side of the road. I can tell you I was feeling pretty cool with my spare.

MD owners with compressors and goop are also advised not to exceed 80km/h, as far as I read in the owner's manual..

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