Biggest spare tire that fits in Avant tire well?
04-29-2003, 07:32 PM
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Biggest spare tire that fits in Avant tire well?
I'd like to replace the doughnut spare tire with a real tire. Will a stock S4 rim fit in the spare tire well? If not, what is the largest "real" tire that will fit in there? Even something like a 205/55R16 would be a lot better than a doughnut in case of a flat tire--if it clears the brake, of course.
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04-29-2003, 08:09 PM
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I have tried to put an AVS sport that was 235-45 on an Avus wheel, and it was too tall
to fit in the well. Daphne has installed a stock tire with no problem. So I guess that is the biggest you cna get in there. 
04-29-2003, 08:10 PM
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You cna either cut the bar or use a torx 15? IIRC to remove the plastic.
But then you still have to pull up the metal retainer springs. It is a PITA, but worth it for how often you think you will ever use the spare.
04-30-2003, 03:26 AM
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Actually, no spring is removed
The rear metal & plastic thing is held by 2 torx screws. Remove it by easing it off.
Without cutting anything away, you have a bit of an angle getting the spare in and out, but as you say, how often do you really use the spare.
Without cutting anything away, you have a bit of an angle getting the spare in and out, but as you say, how often do you really use the spare.
04-30-2003, 05:46 AM
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Think he is talking about those 2 little silver clips that lock in towards
the center. Did you happen to cut yours? If so, could you post a pick? I have been tempted whenever rotating tires but don't want to cut if it looks gheto.
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04-30-2003, 09:25 PM
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Well, never, until a few weeks ago.
Based on that experience, I'd like to have a full-size, or at least a real, spare tire, rather than the doughnut.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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