Speed and spare wheel

knockin on · 03-05-2007, 21:53

Just checking my spare wheel the other day on my Furby VRS and noticed it states not to exceed 50MPH!

As this is full size but steel, and orginal tyre (not space saver) i dont get it ?

*tim* · 03-05-2007, 22:38

IIRC the same spare wheel and tyre combination is fitted to other VAG models with larger standard wheels, therefore would not be an equal match. Additionally some cars have directional tyres so it could make a difference.

Pull the sticker off and all will be okay

knockin on · 04-05-2007, 09:17

Thanks i thought it was something like that, stickers a, always there to confuse.
Well at least we get a spare.

TeflonTom · 04-05-2007, 09:25

what size is the spare?? they are normally 15" aren't they??

Conshine · 04-05-2007, 09:54

My Furby vRS has a full size steel 16" wheel and no sticker, so I think I can do normal speeds as the tyre is a mich pilot and it's W speed rated.

knockin on · 05-05-2007, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

what size is the spare?? they are normally 15" aren't they??

Cheers i will check my diameter is not 15" (wheel that is)!

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Lummox · 05-05-2007, 10:06

Been mentioned a few times on here. I cant actually see why it is speed rated as it has a full size tyre on and isn't directional.

The only thing that is physically different is the fact its a steel wheel and not an alloy so thus a different weight. It would pass an MOT with it fitted so I don't see why the limit is on there, very odd.

knockin on · 12-05-2007, 10:34

Well just had 10k service so asked about speed restriction on spare wheel and was told its a tyre just for spare wheels and must not go over 50mph!

So does this mean they make Dangrous tyres just for spares it looks the same as the other 4 to me, I did get the impresion he did not want to talk about it which i took to mean he did not know.

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Shifty · 12-05-2007, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by knockin on

Well just had 10k service so asked about speed restriction on spare wheel and was told its a tyre just for spare wheels and must not go over 50mph!

So does this mean they make Dangrous tyres just for spares it looks the same as the other 4 to me, I did get the impresion he did not want to talk about it which i took to mean he did not know.

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He was clearly an idiot.

As Ross says, they are just normal wheels, with normal tyres on. Only if it is directional, and it is not going in the right direction should you be cautious.

I use 4 of those wheels for track days.

mekon · 12-05-2007, 14:02

i had the spare tyre put on my alloy wheel when i had to send the tyre off for repair and the tyre is the same as the original one on there from new and i was also told by the garage that as it is not a directional tyre not to worry about the speed marking

Richard

knockin on · 12-05-2007, 15:00

I think we all know its ok, so i,m of to take sticker off

anyway i,m not going to get a punture ha ha

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03-05-2007, 21:53	#1
knockin on Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 20 Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Speed and spare wheel Just checking my spare wheel the other day on my Furby VRS and noticed it states not to exceed 50MPH! As this is full size but steel, and orginal tyre (not space saver) i dont get it ?

03-05-2007, 22:38	#2
tim Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Still in Suffolk Posts: 830 Thanks: 20 Thanked 33 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Speed and spare wheel IIRC the same spare wheel and tyre combination is fitted to other VAG models with larger standard wheels, therefore would not be an equal match. Additionally some cars have directional tyres so it could make a difference. Pull the sticker off and all will be okay

04-05-2007, 09:17	#3
knockin on Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 20 Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Speed and spare wheel Thanks i thought it was something like that, stickers a, always there to confuse. Well at least we get a spare.

04-05-2007, 09:25	#4
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,927 Thanks: 43 Thanked 200 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Speed and spare wheel what size is the spare?? they are normally 15" aren't they?? __________________ vorsprung durch czechnik

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Conshine Golf Pro.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 1,778 Thanks: 76 Thanked 49 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Speed and spare wheel My Furby vRS has a full size steel 16" wheel and no sticker, so I think I can do normal speeds as the tyre is a mich pilot and it's W speed rated. __________________ Ben

05-05-2007, 10:06	#7
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: Speed and spare wheel Been mentioned a few times on here. I cant actually see why it is speed rated as it has a full size tyre on and isn't directional. The only thing that is physically different is the fact its a steel wheel and not an alloy so thus a different weight. It would pass an MOT with it fitted so I don't see why the limit is on there, very odd. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

12-05-2007, 10:34	#8
knockin on Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 20 Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Speed and spare wheel Well just had 10k service so asked about speed restriction on spare wheel and was told its a tyre just for spare wheels and must not go over 50mph! So does this mean they make Dangrous tyres just for spares it looks the same as the other 4 to me, I did get the impresion he did not want to talk about it which i took to mean he did not know. Talk The Torque

12-05-2007, 14:02	#10
mekon Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chesterfield Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Speed and spare wheel i had the spare tyre put on my alloy wheel when i had to send the tyre off for repair and the tyre is the same as the original one on there from new and i was also told by the garage that as it is not a directional tyre not to worry about the speed marking Richard

12-05-2007, 15:00	#11
knockin on Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 20 Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Speed and spare wheel I think we all know its ok, so i,m of to take sticker off anyway i,m not going to get a punture ha ha Talk The Torque

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