Trekking L !

Are these the 225/45R17 on the 7x`Y’spokes?
If it’s only an emergency spare – then surely a standard FIAT steel with e.g. a 195/65R15 tyre … tire will do the job?
The 225/45R17 rotates at 808 revs/mile & a 195/65R15 at 807.
There’s a batch of 20+ (P/No. STL61659U45?) going on eBay.com described as “refinished” (?)

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Caravadossi said:

Trekking L !

There’s a batch of 20+ (P/No. STL61659U45?) going on eBay.com described as “refinished” (?)

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Thanks, I actually have somebody looking into this. If this works, there are supposedly a lot of people that want a spare, you'll be a hero!

FOUND!!!!!

A machined rim, fits the 500L

Someone that I've tried to get in touch with for a while, found me a few that will fit.

I'll get more details for everyone that also wants to do this, tomorrow...

fused said:

FOUND!!!!!

A machined rim, fits the 500L

Someone that I've tried to get in touch with for a while, found me a few that will fit.

I'll get more details for everyone that also wants to do this, tomorrow...

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Thanks for keeping us updated, this could really help somebody else....

The spare kit was just released in the US. The kit is part 82214046 it runs $395 list price.

Ok, just placed my order...

Tire Rack didn't seem to have them weeks ago but they do now.

http://www.tirerack.com

Don't just place the order on line, call them.
There are differences... Even though they are 17s for rims, there was a difference and they JUST got the right ones in... Like JUST NOW kind a thing.

The bolt patterns, two types available, one correct for us AND they send you lugs that fit these rims perfectly so they seat right when you use them.

Also a center cap.... No charge for lugs and cap.

I went with 225/45ZR-17 Continental ExtremeContact DWS
cause I will be putting these all the way around once the original tires are worn. I think ahead...thats just me.
He had way less $$$$$ options.

I went with this rim, its a spare...
17x7.5 O.Z. X5B MGDC

Also having them mount and spin balance.

Total including shipping is $318.12

That's less than Fiats spare kit and I wouldn't have to stop and get it fixed until I got home...

I'll have it in a few days, mounted and ready to roll.

LOVE Tire Rack!


Hope this is useful to somebody...

The main difference is the kit hangs the tire under the car and doesn't take up room in the boot. But your way will save weight and fuel when out of the car during daily commute. I think I still am leaning toward the factory model.

I was going to suggest Chevrolet, as the Aveo or Sonic as its called in the US is built on the same chassis might of helped.

jabird101 said:

The main difference is the kit hangs the tire under the car and doesn't take up room in the boot. But your way will save weight and fuel when out of the car during daily commute. I think I still am leaning toward the factory model.

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I thought hard about this. Daily commute, I wouldn't want to have to change a tire in our rush hour, I'd just ride the flat bed with the car back to my house. Change it there, thus the full spare would still be good til I got the other tire fixed.

On a trip, I want whats on the car, on the car. Yes, I drive fast on trips and a donut won't cut it, plus down time to get the full size fixed, just makes more sense to go full for me.

AND then there's the wait for the factory. Everybody who has already purchased a car and paid for the factory and have been waiting for it to show up, get theirs first. That won't include me. So I've opted to skip this completely.

On another note, NOW that I have a spare on the way, will be here Mon, I may consider trading the mini for another 500L if Fiat does a fair deal. Thus far they didn't but there are three dealerships within an hour of here.
Biggest factor was that I didn't want to have TWO 500Ls and no spare...
That has now been resolved.

FINAL UPDATE:

Just unpacked the wheel from tire rack.

It fits very nicely in the boot on its side.

The shelf that comes with the car won't fit in its slot but does sit fine on top of the tire. These are 45s, wide tires.

I will ride around with it for a few days back and forth to work but don't anticipate any problems.
For long trips, I feel way better.

Tire rack includes the centering rig, lugs and mounting and balancing at no extra cost.

This mission is completed...

Fiat still has no inventory for full size rims. God help anybody who breaks one.

And last I read, the plant where they make these cars can't move product. Some kind of strike? Not the plant but the transportation people? Blocking roads and railways? Wow, like Fiat needed that right about now? Ouch!


PS: Weight of the rim is 23lbs.
Shipping weight was 49lbs.

fused said:

FINAL UPDATE:

Just unpacked the wheel from tire rack.

It fits very nicely in the boot on its side.

The shelf that comes with the car won't fit in its slot but does sit fine on top of the tire. These are 45s, wide tires.

I will ride around with it for a few days back and forth to work but don't anticipate any problems.
For long trips, I feel way better.

Tire rack includes the centering rig, lugs and mounting and balancing at no extra cost.

This mission is completed...

Fiat still has no inventory for full size rims. God help anybody who breaks one.

And last I read, the plant where they make these cars can't move product. Some kind of strike? Not the plant but the transportation people? Blocking roads and railways? Wow, like Fiat needed that right about now? Ouch!


PS: Weight of the rim is 23lbs.
Shipping weight was 49lbs.

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Thanks for the final update.

Mmmm... industrial action affecting 500L distribution. Somewhat ironic given the reason they don't produce the L in Italy was due to labour relation problems with their own workforce....

Ok, for the trip, just put the tire behind the passenger seat....on the floor. Perfect snug fit and its not going anywhere....

Put the back seat all the way back, front seat up a little, dropped tire in, put front seat all the way back.... Yep, its a winner.

One thing though, as everybody knows new tires do have that rubber smell...so got a heavy trash bag that fits this nicely...then used a tie wrap to close the bag.

Looked for a tire sack but they all were open on the sides... This way, its sealed.

AND if we should need it, the dirty tire that comes off the car goes in the bag.

This problem is 100% resolved....of course not by FIAT, but completely by the customer.

As far as I know, the spares from FIAT are just a trickle... Many unhappy customers bugging the heck out if their service manager....