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Posted by: johannes Apr 2 2010, 09:30 AM
I would like to save space in the boot and also a bit of weight on the spare tire.
I have a 5.5 Mahle rim and I wondered what is the smalest tire that could fit on this rim ? I was thinking of a 135/80. 
I don't care about same size as the other wheels, I would only use it as temporary spare
I could also hunt for a 4.5 steel rim (paint it red) but I don't think I will save weight with this one.
Of course there is the "no spare" option, but I don't like it.
Posted by: Drums66 Apr 2 2010, 01:27 PM
....Johannes
I found a space saver spare in 1 of the wrecking yards here in the states
out of a fairly current VW 4lug(rabbit) that worked out great.....less weight and
space. I would suggest 1 o f those......just a thought
like you said....don't have to use it often!! 
Posted by: Tom_T Apr 2 2010, 02:11 PM
Johannes - the 135/80R15 would have 3 wheels up & 1 down if you ever have to use it, since it's a shorter tire, which IMHO not good on a 34-40 year old car's suspension.
Instead, look for one of the Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, Kleber, Semperit, etc. new Eco/Energy Saver tires in 165/80R15, because they're making them lighter for less rolling resistance/inertia to get going, in order to improve fuel efficiency - especially on Hybrids.
Right size but supposedly a few pounds/kilos lighter per tire, & would still work as a fill size spare on the car in an emergency.
Posted by: johannes Apr 2 2010, 04:32 PM
....Johannes
I found a space saver spare in 1 of the wrecking yards here in the states
out of a fairly current VW 4lug(rabbit) that worked out great.....less weight and
space. I would suggest 1 o
f those......just a thoughtlike you said....don't have to use it often!!
I thought Rabbits had 4x100mm pattern ? you speak only from the tire ?
Posted by: johannes Apr 2 2010, 05:05 PM
Johannes - the 135/80R15 would have 3 wheels up & 1 down if you ever have to use it, since it's a shorter tire, which IMHO not good on a 34-40 year old car's suspension.
Instead, look for one of the Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, Kleber, Semperit, etc. new Eco/Energy Saver tires in 165/80R15, because they're making them lighter for less rolling resistance/inertia to get going, in order to improve fuel efficiency - especially on Hybrids.
Right size but supposedly a few pounds/kilos lighter per tire, & would still work as a fill size spare on the car in an emergency.
Its not for driving long trips. Its a spare "just in case"... In France you are never more than 20 miles away from a garage.
Posted by: URY914 Apr 2 2010, 05:35 PM
I have a 135mm that I bought at a VW store 20 years ago. Perfect space saver spare.
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 2 2010, 05:58 PM
I use a space saver tire with a five lug wheel adapter. I use a small pony SCUBA bottle with the first stage of a SCUBA regulator for air. The regulator steps the air pressure down to about 120psi. Works great.
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Posted by: johannes Apr 3 2010, 02:28 AM
I have a 135mm that I bought at a VW store 20 years ago. Perfect space saver spare.
Posted by: Drums66 Apr 3 2010, 12:18 PM
I have a 135mm that I bought at a VW store 20 years ago. Perfect space saver spare.
The 1 I have is this size(135mm)....on a 15' rim
any VW(space saver) that is comensurate..will work is my point!!
P.S. do you have 5 or 4 lug??
Posted by: johannes Apr 4 2010, 01:56 AM
I have a 135mm that I bought at a VW store 20 years ago. Perfect space saver spare.
The 1 I have is this size(135mm)....on a 15' rim
any VW(space saver) that is comensurate..will work is my point!!
P.S. do you have 5 or 4 lug??I have 4 holes in 4x130 pattern... I don't think Golf has 4 x 130
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