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space saver wheel - dumb question #834829
19/05/2009 13:54
19/05/2009 13:54

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This is a dumb question, but, iv never had to use it, will the space saver clear the front Brembos ? It must, but to look at it, it doesn't look like it will !!

Should I get my coat? .... coat

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Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: ] #834834
19/05/2009 13:58
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It fits over yes.

One from another fiat will not fit though as I found out.


Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: phil_20VT] #834835
19/05/2009 13:59
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Im gona try it at the weekend just to put my mind at rest I think.....

Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: ] #834848
19/05/2009 14:14
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Originally Posted By: RICHB
Im gona try it at the weekend just to put my mind at rest I think.....


Yes, it definitely does - no need to check wink

Althought I don't blame you for not trusting fiat! laugh


Ex 20VT - now something far more sensible'ish... smile
Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: Tartandude] #834856
19/05/2009 14:17
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Not just that, with 2 previous owners you never know if its the original one ... don't want to get caught out at the road side....... rolleyes

Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: ] #834857
19/05/2009 14:19
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Well you could always move a rear wheel to the front and put the spare on the rear if it doesnt. thumb

Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: Hyperlink] #834862
19/05/2009 14:27
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I could indeed .... still gona check though ... i'm sad like that ! wink

Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: ] #835013
19/05/2009 18:31
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i just have a can of tyre weld and breakdown cover.. saves weight tongue

Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: ] #835022
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if you don't have a spare wheel...some break down company's are very funny about coming out to sort you out

Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: samsite999] #835027
19/05/2009 19:02
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Yes it fits over the Brembo's,I speak from experience rolleyes .

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Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: Baz76] #835033
19/05/2009 19:12
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Originally Posted By: Baz76
Yes it fits over the Brembo's,I speak from experience rolleyes .

Baz smile


So was I laugh


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Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: Tartandude] #835108
19/05/2009 21:00
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Spare wheel didnt fit my Punto!! and i saw parked in a Mother n child bay! sick was quickly rushing to the ATM when i realised i had a flat!

Typical fiat!!


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Re: space saver wheel - dumb question [Re: Tartandude] #835133
19/05/2009 21:26
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Originally Posted By: Tartandude
Originally Posted By: Baz76
Yes it fits over the Brembo's,I speak from experience rolleyes .

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same here!! laugh


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