RSmadman Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 So having swapped my tried and trusted S4 for a new RS when got home I was shocked to find I didn't have a spare wheel in the boot I suppose you should be told this when you collect the car but perhaps it was just me itching to get in it and drive it not allowing the sales guy time to explain. I personally think that this is shite... ive had the car since 1st of October and already had 2 (slow) punctures the second one was right on the edge requiring a new tyre 'gutted'.... I know you have the tub of gunk and the compressor in the boot but that's no good if yer get a blow out on the way to the airport is it. Also its not as if you can drop yer spare off for fixing and pick it up later. so what does eveyone else think to this. Other than that i like the car alot a hell of a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I think you'll find that a lot of performance cars have this type of solution unfortunately. You'll know how frustrated I was when I had a sidewall failure at Le Mans last year with less than 1000 miles on the tyre. Luckly Audi UK were very helpful in sorting me out a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] So having swapped my tried and trusted S4 for a new RS when got home I was shocked to find I didn't have a spare wheel in the boot I suppose you should be told this when you collect the car but perhaps it was just me itching to get in it and drive it not allowing the sales guy time to explain. I personally think that this is shite... ive had the car since 1st of October and already had 2 (slow) punctures the second one was right on the edge requiring a new tyre 'gutted'.... I know you have the tub of gunk and the compressor in the boot but that's no good if yer get a blow out on the way to the airport is it. Also its not as if you can drop yer spare off for fixing and pick it up later. so what does eveyone else think to this. Other than that i like the car alot a hell of a lot [/ QUOTE ] Well the reason it doesn't have one is fairly obvious; the battery is located in the boot and a spacesaver is too small to go over the brakes. I've covered over 300,000 miles in cars in the last 6 years and i've never once had puncture. I had a nail in a tyre once but it never lost any pressure. So my personal opinion is that a spare wheel is a waste of boot space and just adds to the weight of the vehicle. But you've got the gunk and if it doesn't fix it Mr. AA man will get you home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSmadman Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Cheers mate yep i gatherd about the battery,, but as for the punctures your either lucky or am i very un-lucky i must of had over 20 punctures in the S4 in the 3 years i had it, & it only had 22.000 miles on the clock when i swapped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] But you've got the gunk and if it doesn't fix it Mr. AA man will get you home [/ QUOTE ] When I was at the top of the Hardknott Pass with a mate who'd clipped a rock and slashed the side wall, I was quite happy that he had a spare (abeit a space saver - it was a TT). Replaced in 10 mins and then a drive back to the hotel. Waiting a couple of hours wouldn't have been much fun. The battery relocation issue seems like a bit of an after thought. They did it on the TT 3.2 as well as the RS4. If it helps balance then incorporate it in all models. If it doesn't then forget it. I wouldn't not buy a car due to the lack of a spare but I'm much happier knowing I've got a spare and am therefore in charge of my own destiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Cheers mate yep i gatherd about the battery,, but as for the punctures your either lucky or am i very un-lucky i must of had over 20 punctures in the S4 in the 3 years i had it, & it only had 22.000 miles on the clock when i swapped it. [/ QUOTE ] I hate to say it, but it must be where you are mate! Touching wood as I say this I have been very fortunate not to have had a puncture or vlow out in the last 6 years of driving. However I do carry a spare wheel in the RS on European journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I've covered over 300,000 miles in cars in the last 6 years and i've never once had puncture. I had a nail in a tyre once but it never lost any pressure. [/ QUOTE ] You do 50,000 miles a year and go to work inbetween? That's quite impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSmadman Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 P G so where did yer get the spare from then, cos i want one cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Cough - Spare Tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSmadman Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 wish i had known id of had that off yer its the rim im after now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyuk911 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I keep a complete spare wheel and tyre .. which my wife can run out to me if I have a puncture .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSmadman Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I keep a complete spare wheel and tyre .. which my wife can run out to me if I have a puncture .. [/ QUOTE ] that's my intension's also gives you a bit of piece of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I've covered over 300,000 miles in cars in the last 6 years and i've never once had puncture. I had a nail in a tyre once but it never lost any pressure. [/ QUOTE ] You do 50,000 miles a year and go to work inbetween? That's quite impressive! [/ QUOTE ] Oops, I was meant to put 200000 miles, bit of a mistype there I've had 6 cars so far; 31000 miles in the first 22000 miles in the second 1500 miles in the third 65000 miles in the Two Parts van at work (They wouldn't sort a driver much to my annoyance, so I covered a rediculous amount of mileage over a 12 month period!) An estimate of 15000 miles in Company vehicles (Milton Keynes trips etc) 15000 miles in the 4th car 25000 miles in the 5th car 14000 miles so far in the 6th car so nearly 200k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasdrury Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I've covered over 300,000 miles in cars in the last 6 years and i've never once had puncture. I had a nail in a tyre once but it never lost any pressure. [/ QUOTE ] You do 50,000 miles a year and go to work inbetween? That's quite impressive! [/ QUOTE ] 50k a year... Pah, don't you do that a week Shark!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I keep a complete spare wheel and tyre .. which my wife can run out to me if I have a puncture .. [/ QUOTE ] Yep I have a new spare wheel and tyre also, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSmadman Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 so wheres the best place to buy a new spare rim from cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobK Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I was pretty gutted when this happened on the first Buxton meet. I had to have my car trailered back from Derbyshire to Hampshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_j_R32 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 How much will it cost me if i'm buying the wheel from audi dealer? As i'm thinking of having a spare wheel&tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I think a wheel would be about £400 from the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I have an Audi 17" spare wheel and "emergency spare" in the boot of my RS4 - that will fit the rear wheels only, so if I have a flat on the front I have to fit the space saver to the rear and move the full size wheel from the rear to the front. A bit of a pain - but it does take up a LOT less boot space. Wheel 8E0 601 027 C 03C (£62.78 + VAT from Southampton Audi) Type Continental CST17 135/90 R17 103M (£51 + VAT from Denmead Tyres) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Have you bought a scissor jack as well then since the RS doesn't have one of those either for when on the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 [ QUOTE ] How much will it cost me if i'm buying the wheel from audi dealer? As i'm thinking of having a spare wheel&tyre. [/ QUOTE ] £400 + tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Have you bought a scissor jack as well then since the RS doesn't have one of those either for when on the move. [/ QUOTE ] Now that's something I never checked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 That's the odd bit for me. They supply the kit with bolt cap remover, wheel brace, locking wheel nut key and screwdriver with bolt removal head for you to be able to take the wheel off, but no scissor jack to lift it. Great if you have a trolley jack at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 [ QUOTE ] That's the odd bit for me. They supply the kit with bolt cap remover, wheel brace, locking wheel nut key and screwdriver with bolt removal head for you to be able to take the wheel off, but no scissor jack to lift it. Great if you have a trolley jack at home. [/ QUOTE ] Pathetic really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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