Style 57 17" five spoke alloys on Sport - is it a problem?

[Steve Blackdog]

Hi Folks,

Before I make a mistake, I thought I would ask here.  I have bought some extra 'spare wheels' which I want to swap with the standard wheels on my 3.0d Sport. 

Part 1

So I have a set of 4 x 17" wheels (including my existing spare) all with Michelin MVX4 plus M+S (all weather) tyres.

Just want to check there is no good reason not to run the car on these wheels and tyres.  As far as I recall they were the standard on the 2003 3.0d SE.  My query relates to use with Sport suspension.

I will not be thrashing the car and am hoping to get better winter use from these than the standard.  Also a couple of my tyres on the snowflake 19" wheels need replacing and they cost an arm and a leg.

Part 2

I am wondering whether to get a fifth spare wheel or whether to get an emergency tyre repair kit instead.  Any views on this?

Happy New Year

Steve

[Raj]

There's no issue with running the 17's on your X. It's the standard winter option size anyway.

As for issues with the sport suspension, there will be none.

I'm not running a spare due to the LPG tank so either option is viable.

[Steve Blackdog]

Thanks Raj!

I now need to convince my better half that storing a load of wheels in the garage is a necessary and important use of space!!!

All the best for 2014.

Steve