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[gregthegr8]

Hey guys,

I have ditched my runflats and someone I know has a spare stock 135 front wheel (7.5" on a 215/40-18 tire) that I'm considering keeping in my trunk and using as a full size spare in case I ever get a flat tire.

I think most of you are much more knowledgeable than I am when it comes to wheel fitment and offsets, etc., so I just want to make sure that the front size would fit on the rears and clear the brake calipers/etc. in an emergency situation if I had to put it on there temporarily until I got a new rear tire. It would be cheaper for me to do that than buying a mobility kit and might also alleviate any anxiety about not having runflats, even though I'd lose a good chunk of my trunk.

I know people have used those 17" slim steel wheels so I assume this would work, but I'd rather be sure since those space savers and steel wheels don't really have any concavity and I don't want to one day need to use it and find out that it won't fit on the rears.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

- Greg

[GarrettF]

there is no reason why it wouldn't fit

[gregthegr8]

Thanks. I have no reason to think it wouldn't either other than 1% paranoia since the stock rear rim is 1" wider, so just wanted to be sure.

[Nugget]

Yep.

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by Nugget

Yep.

Thanks Nugget!

[3002 tii]

No reason it wouldn't fit, the only thing would be offset which all that means is it'll luck tucked in but it's fine b/c its a spare. What you need to worry about more when it comes to spare tires is will the wheel clear the front brakes. But if you're taking a stock rear wheel, that will clear ok, you just may rub fender side if you're not careful.