[Spridgets] New MINI Forum...My test drive of the Mini Clubman and your opinions.

[bjshov8 at tx.rr.com]

Depending on the vehicle, sometimes all it takes is a small spacer to allow the temp spare to fit over the bigger brakes.  If a person was interested they could check on this before buying.

> When I bought my 2010 Clubman (non-S) in Feb '10 I specified I wanted the
> all-season 15" tires (not run-flats), so my car DID come with a space-saver
> spare and jack. Supposedly the MINI donut spare will NOT fit over the S or
> JCW big front brake rotor/caliper, so if your flat is on the front the spare
> goes on the back and the back tire has to move to the front.