Noise from rear axle

[stuarts]

Originally Posted by Ian21401

There is a post elsewhere about space saver wheels. I commented about the handling on our XC70 when a space saver was fitted to a front wheel. Someone else suggested that it was best/advisable to remove a good rear wheel and fit it at the front and fit the space saver on the rear. Not a good idea if AWD I fear.

I also experienced strange handling with the space saver fitted prior to the transmission overheating, which i put down to the narrow temporary tyre but with hindsight, i'd say it is more likely to have been the AWD system desperately trying to compensate. I would never consider uaing a space saver again, mine will not see use on a vehicle again as i had the tyre removed to use as a fender on the mooring for my narrow boat!
With new tyres fitted to the front now, and a fifth Comet on its way for a spare, i hope all will be good from now on.

[Ian21401]

Originally Posted by stuarts

With new tyres fitted to the front now, and a fifth Comet on its way for a spare, i hope all will be good from now on.

I’ve been searching for ages for a reasonably cheap used 18” wheel to use as a spare. What is a “Comet” please?

[Ian21401]

Originally Posted by Ian21401

I’ve been searching for ages for a reasonably cheap used 18” wheel to use as a spare. What is a “Comet” please?

Checked on eBay. Found some but not correct width, PCD or offset.