Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - C30 Tyres/Wheels : - Converting from can of gunk to space saver

Alan C30 · Sep 14th, 2010, 07:57

Like you the thought of a sticky mess would mean no repair and if stuck on a sunday evening eg with a side wall nipped or big split, you are goosed.

I found a VOLVO space saver in scrap yard, cost me £5 !!

If I'd pushed the boat out I could have got one from a breakers yard ex FORD FOCUS (same size) for £25. but usually they do not list them as no great demand from Focus owners as I think they get wheel as standard.
I just made a samll adabptor from a piece of threaed rod, wing nut and flat bar, not the prettiest but hey -ho its in the bootand does the job!
On a previous car I just drilled a hole thro floor to fix it down (but it was GRP so no odds).

I'd really only fit them to the rear, wear on diff and handling?!?!?!?!

so front puncture means two swaps.

Alan

Sep 14th, 2010, 07:57	#2
Alan C30 Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2020 20:03 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen	skinny tyres Like you the thought of a sticky mess would mean no repair and if stuck on a sunday evening eg with a side wall nipped or big split, you are goosed. I found a VOLVO space saver in scrap yard, cost me £5 !! If I'd pushed the boat out I could have got one from a breakers yard ex FORD FOCUS (same size) for £25. but usually they do not list them as no great demand from Focus owners as I think they get wheel as standard. I just made a samll adabptor from a piece of threaed rod, wing nut and flat bar, not the prettiest but hey -ho its in the bootand does the job! On a previous car I just drilled a hole thro floor to fix it down (but it was GRP so no odds). I'd really only fit them to the rear, wear on diff and handling?!?!?!?! so front puncture means two swaps. Alan