St Tropez wheel

Des Smith · Post by **Des Smith** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:12 pm

I've been prepping the BX for our French adventure next month and the spare wheel has been getting some close attention. Took it to the tyre man and it is slightly dished. Presumably a previous owner hit the kerb and swapped it with the original spare. Anyway, I am on the lookout for another steel wheel to match. The existing one will work as a spare for the time being but I am always a bit twitchy when I know something is not quite right.

Any ideas?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:15 pm

Well, your local breaker will have a wheel I'm sure as it's a common size. A lot of Fords and Pugs share the dimensions. PCD 4 x 108, 15-22 ET with a 65mm central hole. 14" of course.

Des Smith · Post by **Des Smith** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:24 pm

Thanks Phil. I did wonder how generic it was. The existing one however, was nearer 13.9 inches with the flat spot!! I will ask around.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:48 pm

Ive got one Des, with good tyre, yours for £10 if you collect it.

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:49 pm

I've got one for free with a naff tyre - just to give you a choice

Des Smith · Post by **Des Smith** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:36 pm

Both sound great to me. Will PM.

Des Smith · Post by **Des Smith** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:24 pm

Thanks for the wheel and the cuppa, Steve! Great to meet you, have a chat and see your lovely 14TGE as well. The wheel has now had the spare tyre fitted, balanced and cleaned. Much appreciated!!

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 5:08 pm

You're welcome! It was nice to see a St Tropez too.