Compact spare
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Compact spare
I'm thinking I'd like to have something in the car in case I ever have a flat. Never had one in my 50 years of driving (other than off-roading), but like to plan ahead. I see a 4-100 lug pattern is what the Mini takes, but what offset do I look for in a wheel? Are their common generic cars (Ford, Chev, Honda) that have the same offset? Thanks.
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From what I can find it appears that the Mini has an H offset, 4x100 bolt pattern, 56.15mm hubsnout, 76.00mm wheelbore and the spare tire size is 115/70/R15. Bolt size is 12mm up to I believe June or July 06 builds then it may be 14mm. I personally would measure the bolt. The 95-98 Jetta, 82-89 Honda Accord and 2001-02 Civic are said to have the same dimensions on their donut spares. If you search "wheel bolt pattern" you may be able to find other models that match. Salvage yards sell them for a fraction of the OEM or aftermarket Mini sources. When we rid our MCS of runflats we will be headed in that direction. Good luck
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Last edited by buzzsaw; 03-28-2010 at 05:50 AM.
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Wanted to confirm once again that the Cobalt 15 inch spare fits perfectly. Clears the rear brake on the MCS, don't think it clears the front but either way you should not be using a donut spare on the front. Just got mine in today and did a fit check and couldn't be happier.
Got mine for $40-some shipped from this vendor on eBay:
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ebaaayparts/
Got mine for $40-some shipped from this vendor on eBay:
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ebaaayparts/
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Wanted to confirm once again that the Cobalt 15 inch spare fits perfectly. Clears the rear brake on the MCS, don't think it clears the front but either way you should not be using a donut spare on the front. Just got mine in today and did a fit check and couldn't be happier.
Got mine for $40-some shipped from this vendor on eBay:
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ebaaayparts/
Got mine for $40-some shipped from this vendor on eBay:
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ebaaayparts/
Got my Cobalt spare from that seller $47.97 shipped. He had several then, so I picked the 2009 Cobalt, newest he had at the time. Came fast, tire brand new never used. Just fit it up to the rear of my 2010 MCS - fit and cleared fine.
http://stores.ebay.com/AAA-Auto-Salv..._sid=895806414
Also just bought a set of these - VERY handy to use when mounting wheels:
http://stores.ebay.com/GOOD-OL-BEARs...h&_sid=5931062
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Also just bought a set of these - VERY handy to use when mounting wheels:
http://stores.ebay.com/GOOD-OL-BEARs...h&_sid=5931062
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http://stores.ebay.com/GOOD-OL-BEARs...h&_sid=5931062
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Purchased a long enough bolt at Lowe’s/Home Depot, cut off the head, and sanded the place where I cut to smooth out the part.
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