XC60 tyre sealant kit OR Tempa Spare Wheel/Jack Kit

Nice But Dim · May 19th, 2009, 09:44

Apparently the XC60 does not come with a spare wheel as std - but instead has a "tyre sealant kit". Although the spare wheel does come as a no cost option.

My question therefore is if I spec the car with the spare wheel rather than the sealant kit - where is the tyre stored ?

Pro and cons of each option welcome

Thanks

NdB

SKH · May 19th, 2009, 10:36

My XC60 has the spare wheel which is located under the storage tray below the boot floor. I think this is standard on UK cars but you would need to check with your dealer. It doesn't take any space in the boot itself.

I am not a fan of the sealant system as it may be OK for a puncture but will be no help at all if you have a blow out. Also, I believe that the tyre cannot be repaired once sealant has been used so potentially would need to be replaced after even a minor puncture.

The skinny spare wheel is not as good as a full size wheel but at least its guaranteed to get you home.

JackRussel · May 19th, 2009, 13:59

I share SKH's anxiety about carrying a sealant kit and as such I have ordered the tempa spare wheel option. I assume the sealant kit would be stored in the same location as the spare wheel i.e. under the boot floor, so in effect there is no gain by ordering it over the spare wheel.
Perhaps in a small sports car, where weight is important and space is at a premium, there is an arguement for not carrying a spare wheel around.

NewVolvo · May 19th, 2009, 18:32

UK cars come as standard with the pump and air sealant kit.

If you want a tyre, order the No Cost Option Tempa Spare Wheel.

XC60Monkey · May 27th, 2009, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewVolvo

UK cars come as standard with the pump and air sealant kit.

If you want a tyre, order the No Cost Option Tempa Spare Wheel.

I nearly got caught out on this with my order - you'd expect a car at this price to come with a spare wheel as standard!

NewVolvo · May 27th, 2009, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by XC60Monkey

I nearly got caught out on this with my order - you'd expect a car at this price to come with a spare wheel as standard!

Agree. Our dealer, apparently, order all cars with Tempa Wheel.

Chaddie · May 29th, 2009, 19:54

My XC70 has a Tempa Spare Wheel, but I want to know is if you're on your family holiday, with a fully loaded car and you get a flat; you put the Tempa Spare Wheel on but will the full sized wheel you've just taken off still fit where the Tempa Spare Wheel was?

If not where do they expect you to store it when your car is full, on the wife's knee....!!! and if it does fit why can't they just fit a full sized spare (even if its only a steel or at an added cost).

Chaddie

PunctureSeal-it · May 7th, 2010, 11:30

A lot of new cars tend not to come with spare wheels, they now give you a can of sealant, if you do get a puncture, you would just put the sealant in the tyre, so your able to carry on your journey getting you to the nearest garage to get your trye repaired. But the problem with these sealants, is that they can damage the inner tread of your tyre, which would end up you paying for a new trye, rather than having your punctured repaired.

I've found the best solution is to protect your tyres before you get hand, by treating your tyres with a <a href="http://punctureseal-it.co.uk/blog">Tyre Sealant</a>. Then if I do get a puncture the sealant would seal the punctured hole without any air loss and not spoiling my journey.

Jack_of_all · May 7th, 2010, 12:18

i specced with a tempa spare...

you cant tow with a repaired tyre....i'd rather have a tempa to hobble to the garage.

I understand that you need a warm tyre to activate the sealant. or be able to run up to a certain speed before it makes a decent seal. I dont want this worry down on the types of country roads i use.

the gunk makes a tyre unrepairable.

i dont want to rely on a can of gunk working, id rather see the wheel in the boot.

and i beleive that you can fit a full size under the boot floor when you remove the spare.
the tempa sits on a polystyrene filler, so you woudl have to take hat out, and i guess a full size will fit.

Waggatron · May 7th, 2010, 12:22

I've gone for the Tempa Spare Wheel option too. I just don't fancy having to rely on a small can of foam in an emergency.

May 19th, 2009, 09:44	#1
Nice But Dim Junior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2019 18:48 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: reading	XC60 tyre sealant kit OR Tempa Spare Wheel/Jack Kit Apparently the XC60 does not come with a spare wheel as std - but instead has a "tyre sealant kit". Although the spare wheel does come as a no cost option. My question therefore is if I spec the car with the spare wheel rather than the sealant kit - where is the tyre stored ? Pro and cons of each option welcome Thanks NdB

May 19th, 2009, 13:59	#3
JackRussel Junior Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2009 16:25 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edinburgh	I share SKH's anxiety about carrying a sealant kit and as such I have ordered the tempa spare wheel option. I assume the sealant kit would be stored in the same location as the spare wheel i.e. under the boot floor, so in effect there is no gain by ordering it over the spare wheel. Perhaps in a small sports car, where weight is important and space is at a premium, there is an arguement for not carrying a spare wheel around. __________________ MY2010 XC60 D5 (205PS) SE Premium

May 19th, 2009, 18:32	#4
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	UK cars come as standard with the pump and air sealant kit. If you want a tyre, order the No Cost Option Tempa Spare Wheel. __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

May 29th, 2009, 19:54	#7
Chaddie Ex Serial Volvo Buyer Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 04:17 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire View Photos By: Chaddie	My XC70 has a Tempa Spare Wheel, but I want to know is if you're on your family holiday, with a fully loaded car and you get a flat; you put the Tempa Spare Wheel on but will the full sized wheel you've just taken off still fit where the Tempa Spare Wheel was? If not where do they expect you to store it when your car is full, on the wife's knee....!!! and if it does fit why can't they just fit a full sized spare (even if its only a steel or at an added cost). Chaddie __________________ XC70 SE Lux D5 (215bhp) Geartronic (2012MY) Drivers Pack, Security Pack, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Glass, Active 4C, Front & Rear Cameras, DAB Radio, Spoiler & Side Scuff Plates.

May 7th, 2010, 11:30	#8
PunctureSeal-it New Member Last Online: May 7th, 2010 12:09 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huddersfield	Puncture Protection A lot of new cars tend not to come with spare wheels, they now give you a can of sealant, if you do get a puncture, you would just put the sealant in the tyre, so your able to carry on your journey getting you to the nearest garage to get your trye repaired. But the problem with these sealants, is that they can damage the inner tread of your tyre, which would end up you paying for a new trye, rather than having your punctured repaired. I've found the best solution is to protect your tyres before you get hand, by treating your tyres with a <a href="http://punctureseal-it.co.uk/blog">Tyre Sealant</a>. Then if I do get a puncture the sealant would seal the punctured hole without any air loss and not spoiling my journey.

May 19th, 2009, 10:36	#2
SKH SKH Last Online: May 31st, 2022 20:03 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brighton	My XC60 has the spare wheel which is located under the storage tray below the boot floor. I think this is standard on UK cars but you would need to check with your dealer. It doesn't take any space in the boot itself. I am not a fan of the sealant system as it may be OK for a puncture but will be no help at all if you have a blow out. Also, I believe that the tyre cannot be repaired once sealant has been used so potentially would need to be replaced after even a minor puncture. The skinny spare wheel is not as good as a full size wheel but at least its guaranteed to get you home.

May 7th, 2010, 12:18	#9
Jack_of_all Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2017 16:52 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: near Bath	i specced with a tempa spare... you cant tow with a repaired tyre....i'd rather have a tempa to hobble to the garage. I understand that you need a warm tyre to activate the sealant. or be able to run up to a certain speed before it makes a decent seal. I dont want this worry down on the types of country roads i use. the gunk makes a tyre unrepairable. i dont want to rely on a can of gunk working, id rather see the wheel in the boot. and i beleive that you can fit a full size under the boot floor when you remove the spare. the tempa sits on a polystyrene filler, so you woudl have to take hat out, and i guess a full size will fit.

May 7th, 2010, 12:22	#10
Waggatron Senior Member Last Online: Jun 11th, 2019 20:44 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Endor	I've gone for the Tempa Spare Wheel option too. I just don't fancy having to rely on a small can of foam in an emergency.

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