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Hello our caravan did not come with a spare wheel so I would like to get one.

Being a techno numpty how do I know what to get? I know that the tyre on my wheels are 165R14 and they are steel wheels. does that tell me the wheel size, and where would I then get one from suitable for a caravan?

Do people carry a spare in the front locker if there isnt one.

Thanks

Quote: Originally posted by CatieB on 08/6/2012

Do people carry a spare in the front locker if there isnt one.

Thanks

I am even more at a lost now. I dont mind buying a new one, when I google the tyre size though and look on ebay nothing comes up for the wheel. They all seem to be 165 R13 as mentioned by tango55 (thanks BTW)

I will check how many studs and writing on my actual wheels when I next go down

The tyres on it were fitted brand new when we bought the van last year - and look new. I now realise I should of asked them to get a spare too but at the time I had so much to take in I didnt think about wheels.

Unfortunately the dealer is too far to go back to.

My caravan is a 2005 Elddis Firestorm 505, (a dealer special based on an Avante 505) its MIRO is 1149 and MTPLM 1350.

The actual writing on the side of the tyres on it is 165R14c

I have checked the technical spec and it refers to those tyres so they are the right one. I tried to work out how to put the link in but cant...ooo here we go

http://www.elddis.co.uk/downloads/2005/avante-tech-specs.pdf

Thanks Tentz now to find the correct rim... we live in the middle of a field no dealers anywhere near. It would have to be a trip out and my hubby wouldnt fall for the "I just want to get a wheel I promise not to look at vans" I've been reading the forum long enough to suspect I'd end up coming back with a new van (one that has a spare wheel LOL)

The thought of changing a wheel makes me feel sick. There is no way I would do it or want my hubby to. TBH I am trying to suppress my nervous neris side to caravanning and towing. The more I think about wheels, tyre pressures nose weight etc the more I think about a seasonal pitch. It would alleviate most of my worries (apart from the cost)

If you go in a normal tyre supplier and explain what you need can they supply or did I read on here they have little clue about caravans?