Spare Tyre Poll - Page 16

Pandamedic · May 31st, 2015, 17:00

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Originally Posted by NigelDay

The other 'solution' of course would be for everyone to call Volvo Assist when they have a blow-out and 'can't fix it' with the repair kit. The cumulative bill for this would eventually trigger Volvo to revert to space-savers or full-size spares.

You'd still have to pay out for the tyre they bring you though. Silly really as everyone looses in that one.

I agree with supplying a spare of some kind. I ordered mine with a tempa spare. Rather would have liked a full size spare as it's just easier when abroad, and over here, especially when you're fussy about what tyres you have on.

quinno · Jun 3rd, 2015, 14:49

Full Size would be ideal, especially for family holidays. The diameter of the well appears to be adequate to fit a full size but the well would need to be far deeper to accommodate the wider tyres that are fitted to modern cars. With the boot floor lifted up there is masses of space underneath largely taken up by polystyrene inserts, space that can be used. I'd retain the inserts for when the boot is not loaded to save the spare rattling about.

inego · Jun 3rd, 2015, 23:34

I may have posted before, but I'm definitely in favour of a physical spare, although relatively happy with a reduced width or higher profile.

It's pretty easy in Australia to be out of phone coverage on bitumen and especially gravel roads and many miles from any settlement. I can easily do it within a couple of hours from central Sydney. Tyre damage is an ever present likelihood.

Even in our cities, stock in different tyre sizes and profiles can be limited. Without some sort of physical spare there is high potential for stranding.

anthv50 · Sep 11th, 2015, 22:12

I'd definitely feel more comfortable carrying a full size spare. At minimum a space saver, i detest the repair cans, if you have a blow out or a big cut then your stranded and it seems like it is purely to save costs.

My V50 came with a space saver but I've got a full size spare in there, its tight but if the wheel well was 10-15mm more it would be comfortable. Surely that could easily be designed in.

Rooster · Sep 11th, 2015, 23:37

Its just not pratical to carry a full sized spare but i holy agree that a space saver is a must,

Both my dad and sister bought new cars last year and both ticked the spare wheel box,

Having had a blow out on motorway at top of saddleworth i was highly releaved when i looked in boot and there was a spare there (wasn't my car) as the tyre was absolutely trashed,

GreenBrick · Nov 11th, 2015, 12:53

I am interested in alternative ways to carry a full size spare as I will be fitting a doughnut LPG tank in my spare wheel well. I was tempted to get an external mount like a Jeep back door one, but I want to also get a bike rack. Any other thoughts? I don't want it on the bonnet like a Land-Rover though!!!

GJB · Nov 11th, 2015, 13:18

Why not put the bike rack or spare wheel on the roof?

GreenBrick · Nov 11th, 2015, 20:07

Wind resistance... It is already a brick :-), and I really don't like bikes on the top of the car and I have already fitted a towbar for the carrier!!!

GreenBrick · Nov 11th, 2015, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster

Its just not pratical to carry a full sized spare but i holy agree that a space saver is a must,

Both my dad and sister bought new cars last year and both ticked the spare wheel box,

Having had a blow out on motorway at top of saddleworth i was highly releaved when i looked in boot and there was a spare there (wasn't my car) as the tyre was absolutely trashed,

Don't forget it is illegal to change a tyre (in fact do any work on a car) on the motorway hardshoulder. I hadn't realised this until after a blowout in a supercharged Jag (scary). We did stop in a coned off section to change the tyre, in my defence. We had been doing 90 until the cones, so bl@@dy lucky. I wasn't driving, my boss was.

RoyMacDonald · Nov 11th, 2015, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenBrick

Wind resistance... It is already a brick :-), and I really don't like bikes on the top of the car and I have already fitted a towbar for the carrier!!!

Bikes on the back will affect the aerodynamics as well I'm afraid. Put the wheel in an aerodynamic roof box? Either has to go on the roof or inside if you want the bikes on the back but you could rig up a bike rack to take bikes and a spare wheel.

View Poll Results: What should volvo's policy be for spare tyres in new cars?
cars should sacrifice enough cargo space and a full size spare should be supplied	301	38.84%
cars should sacrifice enough cargo space and a space save spare should be supplied	447	57.68%
tyre sealant and breakdown cover are sufficient - space should be maximised for cargo	44	5.68%
attach spare to the outside of the car (requiring design change and possible other issues)	8	1.03%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 775. You may not vote on this poll

Jun 3rd, 2015, 23:34	#153
inego Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sydney	I may have posted before, but I'm definitely in favour of a physical spare, although relatively happy with a reduced width or higher profile. It's pretty easy in Australia to be out of phone coverage on bitumen and especially gravel roads and many miles from any settlement. I can easily do it within a couple of hours from central Sydney. Tyre damage is an ever present likelihood. Even in our cities, stock in different tyre sizes and profiles can be limited. Without some sort of physical spare there is high potential for stranding. __________________ ________ MY23 XC60 B6 Ultimate Denim Blue with Bowers and Wilkins audio

Sep 11th, 2015, 23:37	#155
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Its just not pratical to carry a full sized spare but i holy agree that a space saver is a must, Both my dad and sister bought new cars last year and both ticked the spare wheel box, Having had a blow out on motorway at top of saddleworth i was highly releaved when i looked in boot and there was a spare there (wasn't my car) as the tyre was absolutely trashed, __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Jun 3rd, 2015, 14:49	#152
quinno Junior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2022 12:12 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: hemel hempstead	Full Size would be ideal, especially for family holidays. The diameter of the well appears to be adequate to fit a full size but the well would need to be far deeper to accommodate the wider tyres that are fitted to modern cars. With the boot floor lifted up there is masses of space underneath largely taken up by polystyrene inserts, space that can be used. I'd retain the inserts for when the boot is not loaded to save the spare rattling about.

Sep 11th, 2015, 22:12	#154
anthv50 Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 18:01 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sunderland	I'd definitely feel more comfortable carrying a full size spare. At minimum a space saver, i detest the repair cans, if you have a blow out or a big cut then your stranded and it seems like it is purely to save costs. My V50 came with a space saver but I've got a full size spare in there, its tight but if the wheel well was 10-15mm more it would be comfortable. Surely that could easily be designed in.

Nov 11th, 2015, 12:53	#156
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Today 12:24 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	I am interested in alternative ways to carry a full size spare as I will be fitting a doughnut LPG tank in my spare wheel well. I was tempted to get an external mount like a Jeep back door one, but I want to also get a bike rack. Any other thoughts? I don't want it on the bonnet like a Land-Rover though!!!

Nov 11th, 2015, 13:18	#157
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Why not put the bike rack or spare wheel on the roof?

Nov 11th, 2015, 20:07	#158
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Today 12:24 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	Wind resistance... It is already a brick :-), and I really don't like bikes on the top of the car and I have already fitted a towbar for the carrier!!!

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