[JOHNWALES]

Looking to buy winter tyres for BMax 1.6 diesel. ( 195/55/16) . So far only seem to be able to locate budget tyres - Nexon, Matador, Maxis and Kleber. Would be far happier with a premium brand such as the Michelin Alpin A4.

Any one any idea as to the real cost of a space saver spare wheel for the BMax Titanium, dealer tells me it is close on to £400 all in; and tried to sell me a 15 inchsteel wheel along with the rubber. Imagine making a claim to the insurance company with 3 x 16 inches, and 1 x 15 inches under the car !!!

Ford also suggested fitting 205/55/16 winter tyres as these are more widely available; phoned my insurance company and got the feeling they were going to increase my premiumjust for suggesting the idea !!!

 

[makem]

http://www.bmaxownersclub.co.uk/forum/wheel-sizes-for-winter-tyres_topic57_page1.html

Worth a read.

 

[JOHNWALES]

Any one know whether any 16 " or 15 "space saver wheel with four holes would fit on to the B Max ?

 

[JOHNWALES]

Not had much help in here as regards a space saver; however, I found one ( had a choice of three ) on breakeryard.com which is a company that circulates customers requirements around the country. Within 2 hours of filling in the application a firm from Romford F P S ( Ford Peugot Spares ) contacted me and for an inclusive charge of £48 including VAT and delivery delivered the wheel in 48 hours. The delivery charge was £5, and this was included in the £48... !!!! Classified as unused, the wheel looked brand new as did the Pirelli tyre fitted on it. My quote from Ford for a new wheel was not far short of £400.Well worth making a note of this company.

 

[darkclothdave]

ok folks here is the info i put on the site last October-

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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">there are no 16" steel wheel to be had for the Bmax.
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Base model 15" steel's are the only option.
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">The Bmax is the first Ford in this country to use 'Globally Standard Wheelattachments' so you must use the Golbal wheel nuts -NOT THE OLD STYLE AND NOT THE ALLOY NUTS THAT COME WITH THE CAR.
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">The ford dealer said that the ABS system may have to be re calibrated for the smaller wheels.
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">BUT
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">I have it on good authority that the 15" wheel with winter tyre on is the same diamiter as 16" with standard tyre on. Taller side wall on smaller rims.
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">So no need to change the abs system.
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">the rims are £59
<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">nuts £71p
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">tyre from £65 - 120

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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Ordered winter tyre's on Steel 15" rims from MyTyres.co.uk

£445 for complete set inc rims with expensiveMichelin Alpin rubber (cheaper rubber isavailable).


Thought i would get these as i keep the car 5-6 years and they would last thelifetime(given3-4 months use per year).


You MUST get the global steel wheel nuts from Ford if you have alloys fitted as standard.


Bring on the SNOW!


I can full recommend mytyres.co.uk come from Germany delivered to your door.
Mine were excellent last winter and just blown them up for putting on in December.




If you want more info let me know

 

[JOHNWALES]

I have just obtained a 15 inch space saver, and have been given a set of four wheel nuts suitable for a steel wheel should I need to use it. Will these be Golbal or should I see the dealer ?

 

[darkclothdave]

think i would pop into the dealer parts dept and compare them to 'global nuts' (sound like a lads mag!)

any luck with your winter tyres?

 

[Walther]

hi
just got winter tyres on my car yesterday and this morning after about 10 min driving I got a warning about the tyrepressur was low - but it was'nt low - but it is other wheels/tyres (15") than my summer wheel/tyre (17").



According to the manual of the car I can calibrate this in the setup on the car - have anybody tried that.??

 

[Walther]

Have now calibratet it - after driving 100 meter then calibrating - no problem.

 

[Specialk]

Just sorted some winter tyres, without the aggro of steel rims.Checked a few places but then thought I would give my Ford dealer a chance. Quoted me the tyre's at cost, then asked why I wanted steel rims. Told him it saves the aggro of changing the tyre's over.


He then told me that if I buy the tyre's from them, they will change them winter/summer free of charge as and when it gets cold/warm. Brill

Saves any calibrating, just pop in and have a coffee while they change them.
Well done Polar Ford in Barnsley

Edited by: Specialk

 

[Walther]

I should pay aprox 300 gbp more for whells and tyre at my cardealet !!

 

[myicq]

Just mounted winter set: steel rims 15", and ContiWinterContact TS 850 in size 195/60 R15
No problems at all. Ordered all from BilligAlu.dk

 

[Walther]

Just mounted winter set: steel rims 15", and ContiWinterContact TS 850 in size 195/60 R15
No problems at all. Ordered all from BilligAlu.dk

Also bought Conticontact ts850 but on black Borbet LV4 alloy - DKR 5600 for alloy, tyre and so they were put on my car. It looks great with with black alloy to a black car.