Exorbitant Tyre sealant!! - Page 3

Winchy · Feb 12th, 2013, 13:44

Have a 2011 S60. Had a sidewall blow out and after checking my shreddies realised the foam was totally useless. Quote for a space saver wheel with tyre fitted!!! plus a road side jack and the shaped foam boot mounting thing (the whole lot comes as an option pack).... to you sir a reasonable £406.

Marty Dolomite · Feb 12th, 2013, 22:32

Plenty of scrap yards about with wheels, jacks and braces.

Thanatos · Feb 12th, 2013, 22:51

I have goo in the tyres and a full size spare wheel but I did get caught out once when the company car only had goo and no spare the rac would only tow me of the mway and no further. Due to being in there t&c that they will only do anything if you have a spare.

pagan8c · Feb 12th, 2013, 23:58

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Originally Posted by Marty Dolomite

Plenty of scrap yards about with wheels, jacks and braces.

The trouble with these wheels is finding 1 that will fit.I have been looking for a spacesaver for my V70 D5 2012 but they are all pre phase 3 models that don't fit the phase 3.The volvo garage also say that V60 ,S60 ,wheels won't fit the V70 either.Mine are 17" wheels .This fitment thing is a nightmare to sort out.

Marty Dolomite · Feb 13th, 2013, 21:52

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Originally Posted by Thanatos

I have goo in the tyres and a full size spare wheel but I did get caught out once when the company car only had goo and no spare the rac would only tow me of the mway and no further. Due to being in there t&c that they will only do anything if you have a spare.

If the car comes as standard with no spare then they will (should) provide you with the full level of cover you are entitled to.

Andy Northface · Feb 13th, 2013, 22:44

I saw a new Fiesta the other day with a puncture. The bloke called the RAC and he arrived in his Transit,removed the wheel and then drove off to a tyre centre to get it fixed or replaced and then drove back and re-fitted it. I don't see this as very environmentally friendly.

Longlife Jason · Mar 13th, 2013, 15:09

I know it's been a while since I started this thread but just thought i'd come back and say that I called Yeovil Volvo today and spoke to them regarding the Space Saver. For my 61 Plate S60 the price including the tyre is indeed £60.50+VAT. You will also need a jack which they tell me is vehicle specific and is about £62+ VAT. Now that's quite a lot but still a hell of a lot cheaper than some previous models of Volvo.

D5driver · Mar 13th, 2013, 16:48

For anyone wanting a spare for a Volvo S60 S80 V70 2000-2006

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17-Steel-S...item19d9553a32

Marty Dolomite · Mar 14th, 2013, 13:57

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Originally Posted by Longlife Jason

I know it's been a while since I started this thread but just thought i'd come back and say that I called Yeovil Volvo today and spoke to them regarding the Space Saver. For my 61 Plate S60 the price including the tyre is indeed £60.50+VAT. You will also need a jack which they tell me is vehicle specific and is about £62+ VAT. Now that's quite a lot but still a hell of a lot cheaper than some previous models of Volvo.

If you dont mind a bit of extra weight and space being taken buy a trolley jack for £15-20, they are a lot safer than car jacks.

Feb 12th, 2013, 22:51	#23
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	I have goo in the tyres and a full size spare wheel but I did get caught out once when the company car only had goo and no spare the rac would only tow me of the mway and no further. Due to being in there t&c that they will only do anything if you have a spare. __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

Mar 13th, 2013, 16:48	#28
D5driver No Spam here Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 22:40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home	For anyone wanting a spare for a Volvo S60 S80 V70 2000-2006 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17-Steel-S...item19d9553a32 __________________ Code reading/reset W-S-M VIDA/DICE One things for sure. No matter how bad something may be, it will have been much much worse and with lots more drama for the spammer

Feb 12th, 2013, 13:44	#21
Winchy Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2017 15:00 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Anglesey	Have a 2011 S60. Had a sidewall blow out and after checking my shreddies realised the foam was totally useless. Quote for a space saver wheel with tyre fitted!!! plus a road side jack and the shaped foam boot mounting thing (the whole lot comes as an option pack).... to you sir a reasonable £406.

Feb 12th, 2013, 22:32	#22
Marty Dolomite Premier Member Last Online: May 25th, 2024 12:10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southampton	Plenty of scrap yards about with wheels, jacks and braces.

Feb 13th, 2013, 22:44	#26
Andy Northface Where's that 18mm socket? Last Online: Apr 25th, 2016 23:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Normally in the dog house, Chester-Le-Street	I saw a new Fiesta the other day with a puncture. The bloke called the RAC and he arrived in his Transit,removed the wheel and then drove off to a tyre centre to get it fixed or replaced and then drove back and re-fitted it. I don't see this as very environmentally friendly.

Mar 13th, 2013, 15:09	#27
Longlife Jason New Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2013 16:45 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bridport	I know it's been a while since I started this thread but just thought i'd come back and say that I called Yeovil Volvo today and spoke to them regarding the Space Saver. For my 61 Plate S60 the price including the tyre is indeed £60.50+VAT. You will also need a jack which they tell me is vehicle specific and is about £62+ VAT. Now that's quite a lot but still a hell of a lot cheaper than some previous models of Volvo.

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