C30 Tyres/Wheels : - Converting from can of gunk to space saver

2.4TSE · Sep 14th, 2010, 02:00

Although I have only had one puncture requiring roadside attention in half a million miles of driving, and my wife never, I still intend to replace with a space save the compressor and can of gunk (actually the latter is missing anyway) in her 2008 C30 T5 that we have just purchased; the one time one of us gets a puncture in it will probably be a bigger PITA otherwise.

My question is do I only need to buy the tyre (T125/85R16 99M according to the Owner's Manual), wheel, and a retaining lug to replace the one that currently secures the compressor, or is there more to it?

Common sense says "No", but I'll check anyway.

TVM.

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

2.4TSE · Sep 14th, 2010, 10:02

Thanks, Alan.
I'll go ahead as planned then!

2.4TSE

Alan C30 · Sep 14th, 2010, 20:01

You will also need a jack & wheel brace etc

Maybe you are buying new?

If not, again scrap yard?
Try and get a Volvo one that clips on to sill as per 'official' variety.

I have one of the old rumage yourself type yard, where things are sold as seen, usually in multiples of £5! now only in 'stock' for few weeks as cars are dumped so new?

Things are a bit pot luck but it works for odds and ends. nothing newer than 01/51 plate unless they have wrapped around a tree with only TPFT!

Alan

Sep 14th, 2010, 02:00	#1
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	Converting from can of gunk to space saver Although I have only had one puncture requiring roadside attention in half a million miles of driving, and my wife never, I still intend to replace with a space save the compressor and can of gunk (actually the latter is missing anyway) in her 2008 C30 T5 that we have just purchased; the one time one of us gets a puncture in it will probably be a bigger PITA otherwise. My question is do I only need to buy the tyre (T125/85R16 99M according to the Owner's Manual), wheel, and a retaining lug to replace the one that currently secures the compressor, or is there more to it? Common sense says "No", but I'll check anyway. TVM. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

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

Sep 14th, 2010, 10:02	#3
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	Thanks, Alan. I'll go ahead as planned then! 2.4TSE __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Sep 14th, 2010, 20:01	#4
Alan C30 Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2020 20:03 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen	oh and a jack!! You will also need a jack & wheel brace etc Maybe you are buying new? If not, again scrap yard? Try and get a Volvo one that clips on to sill as per 'official' variety. I have one of the old rumage yourself type yard, where things are sold as seen, usually in multiples of £5! now only in 'stock' for few weeks as cars are dumped so new? Things are a bit pot luck but it works for odds and ends. nothing newer than 01/51 plate unless they have wrapped around a tree with only TPFT! Alan

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