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by VWDerek70
Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Spare wheel fit between mks
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

Re: Spare wheel fit between mks

Thanks again for your help.
I'm confused now though.
I believe that the first 3 digits of the size define the width of a tyre, the second 2 define the height, as a ratio of the width. Then the next 2 digits the diameter of the rim, in inches.
So a 185/60/15 compared with a 195/60/15 will be 10mm ...
by VWDerek70
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Spare wheel fit between mks
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

Re: Spare wheel fit between mks

Thanks, I see the problem now. I will see if a 195 6015 fits the boot well. But would the wheel (the metal part, steel) be safe to use, assuming I have the correct size of tyre?
by VWDerek70
Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Spare wheel fit between mks
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

Re: Spare wheel fit between mks

Thanks for your reply,
Of course, safety is the first priority, but would you please expand on the size difference, I'm not sure what is different?
The tyre on my car is 185-60-15, my son's car has 195/60 15, so the overall diameter of the wheel is slightly different.
I have seen a supplier who ...
by VWDerek70
Sun Oct 31, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Spare wheel fit between mks
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

Spare wheel fit between mks

Hi
I'm looking for advice about spare wheels.
My son has a new Mk 10 Active Polo, 1.0.95 TSI. Due to the shortage of cars, he bought a car from stock.
On collection, he found he has the tube of gunk solution, rather than a proper, full size spare wheel.
Now he's looking for a spare wheel with a ...