XC60 spacesaver tyre size?

Schnorbitz · Jan 26th, 2014, 22:16

Can anyone with a XC60 fitted with the Tempa spacesaver spare wheel confirm the tyre size for me?

I keep hearing 125/80 R17 but that can't be correct as the overall diameter is a lot smaller than the full size wheel. You'd wreck the Haldex in a few miles, surely?

Andyj007 · Jan 26th, 2014, 22:26

had to drive our xc 60 with the space saver on for a few miles after a puncture.
never ever again. completely unsafe and dangerous.
have told the wife to never even attempt it.
i consider myself a good driver who dabbles in racing cars, and honestly, it was not pleAsant. the handling was atrocious.20 mph max
shame on you volvo..
will check the size tomorrow for you.
cheers

Brodick · Jan 26th, 2014, 22:30

I will need to double check

I was sure it was 225/80 R17

I haven't needed to use it on this car but I did on my previous XC60 and had no issues with the Haldex system. right enough it was only on for 10 miles
I was able to travel at 30/40mph without too much of a problem

volvorocks · Jan 26th, 2014, 22:43

T 125/80 R 17 99M

Ever driven on a space saver? An experience to be savoured if you enjoy dicing with danger....!!!! Should carry a 10mph max speed warning!!! Or even better drive in hill descent mode which is slower!!!

Regards

volvorocks · Jan 26th, 2014, 22:47

I may be wrong although I believe the haldex takes into account different size tyres - not like on a Jeep where all wheels and treads have to be the same.

Regards

Crockers · Jan 27th, 2014, 07:23

When I was younger I shuttled cars for Hertz in USA. Great fun if a "donut" was fitted. Could leave long single lines on take off if fitted to driving wheels.

Rather have a temps than gue but surely the car should have been designed to carry a full size spare too if wanted.

wimorrison · Jan 27th, 2014, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crockers

When I was younger I shuttled cars for Hertz in USA. Great fun if a "donut" was fitted. Could leave long single lines on take off if fitted to driving wheels.

Rather have a temps than gue but surely the car should have been designed to carry a full size spare too if wanted.

Not a hope in hell of meeting emissions regulations if they stick in a full size spare wheel, like driving around with a concrete block in the boot. That is also the reason they went to the gunk, to get rid of the weight of the space saver. They can get round the emissions of the weight from the space saver by testing the car with the gunk and saying that that is the design, you are adding the tyre therefore not part of tested design

I agree driving on them is interesting, but that will be why they limit the speed that you can drive on them and also the distance.

844PHW · Jan 27th, 2014, 09:21

The lack of storage space for a fullsize spare wheel is the only thing I have against the xc60. I have a spacesaver spare which I used once, but I was rather nervous about it. Don't get me started, there is a whole thread about this somewhere.

Whyman · Jan 27th, 2014, 10:09

I had to drive my E class estate on a space saver. No problems up to the recommended 50 mph. Just set the cruise control and relaxed.

If your was a problem then it may be that the pressure in your spare was down. It is normally much higher than the standard pressure.

tompip · Jan 28th, 2014, 21:23

hi, what is the recommended pressure for the space saver tyre

Jan 26th, 2014, 22:16	#1
Schnorbitz Junior Member Last Online: Oct 2nd, 2019 08:23 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Highlands	XC60 spacesaver tyre size? Can anyone with a XC60 fitted with the Tempa spacesaver spare wheel confirm the tyre size for me? I keep hearing 125/80 R17 but that can't be correct as the overall diameter is a lot smaller than the full size wheel. You'd wreck the Haldex in a few miles, surely?

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Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	I will need to double check I was sure it was 225/80 R17 I haven't needed to use it on this car but I did on my previous XC60 and had no issues with the Haldex system. right enough it was only on for 10 miles I was able to travel at 30/40mph without too much of a problem __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

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Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	When I was younger I shuttled cars for Hertz in USA. Great fun if a "donut" was fitted. Could leave long single lines on take off if fitted to driving wheels. Rather have a temps than gue but surely the car should have been designed to carry a full size spare too if wanted. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

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844PHW Master Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2023 09:17 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, UK	The lack of storage space for a fullsize spare wheel is the only thing I have against the xc60. I have a spacesaver spare which I used once, but I was rather nervous about it. Don't get me started, there is a whole thread about this somewhere. __________________ 2019 XC40 T3 Inscription Denim Blue Previous 2011 XC60 D3 Premium SE Terra Bronze

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Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:07 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	I had to drive my E class estate on a space saver. No problems up to the recommended 50 mph. Just set the cruise control and relaxed. If your was a problem then it may be that the pressure in your spare was down. It is normally much higher than the standard pressure. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Jan 26th, 2014, 22:26	#2
Andyj007 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2019 18:12 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colchester	had to drive our xc 60 with the space saver on for a few miles after a puncture. never ever again. completely unsafe and dangerous. have told the wife to never even attempt it. i consider myself a good driver who dabbles in racing cars, and honestly, it was not pleAsant. the handling was atrocious.20 mph max shame on you volvo.. will check the size tomorrow for you. cheers

Jan 26th, 2014, 22:43	#4
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	T 125/80 R 17 99M Ever driven on a space saver? An experience to be savoured if you enjoy dicing with danger....!!!! Should carry a 10mph max speed warning!!! Or even better drive in hill descent mode which is slower!!! Regards

Jan 26th, 2014, 22:47	#5
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	I may be wrong although I believe the haldex takes into account different size tyres - not like on a Jeep where all wheels and treads have to be the same. Regards

Jan 28th, 2014, 21:23	#10
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	hi, what is the recommended pressure for the space saver tyre

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