Hello fellow MR2 owners. Mentos came out of winter hibernation given the sunny weather, and I decided to treat it to a new set of Falken tyres and alloy refurbishment.
Does anyone have a spare wheel I could borrow withing reasonable distance from Reading/Wokingham? Beer tokens await :)
I don't trust the workshop to jack the car (after being scarred by previous experiences (https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=74998)), so I intend to give them bare wheels. I have two jacks stands for the rear, but I would love to leave the front on spare wheels.
I have spare wheels but I'm in South Northamptonshire - probably a bit far?
Quote from: barchetta_ms on April 8, 2025, 22:43I have spare wheels but I'm in South Northamptonshire - probably a bit far?
Thank you for the offer but indeed - a touch too far :)
Hi, I could help but don't want to drive around without a spare.
I'm on holiday late May for 10 days, can you wait 'til then?
I live very close, RG6.
Rgds Kevin
Quote from: kbpop123 on April 9, 2025, 00:18Hi, I could help but don't want to drive around without a spare.
I'm on holiday late May for 10 days, can you wait 'til then?
I live very close, RG6.
Rgds Kevin
I will definitely be in touch if I can't figure out an option sooner - thanks!
@tadekk You have axle stands for the rears and need only to support the front, by far the lighter end, for a period to refurbish the wheels and fit new tyres.
That should be done in a day if powder coating.
The OE Jack is very capable of lifting the front end, there is a central flat area marked on the undertray.
I use that to place my front axle stands as it is easier within the confines of my garage than using my trolley Jack. But I am sure giving reasonable care it would hold the car for the period you need if your car is in a garage away from the attention of others.
Alternatively my daily has 15 inch wheels, with 4 fixings and a spare, what does your daily have?
Quote from: Joesson on April 9, 2025, 17:14Alternatively my daily has 15 inch wheels, with 4 fixings and a spare, what does your daily have?
If you are only using the wheel to hold the car up rather than the jack, even just getting a couple of bolts in would be enough. Especially if you left the OEM jack in place also
Sorry I didn't see this earlier
@tadekk Not sure if you sorted anything, but I might be able to help you out depending on my upcoming MOT - maybe bridge the gap to
@kbpop123 going on holiday at least!
I'll drop you a PM and see what works.