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S60 & V60 '11-'18 / XC60 '09-'17 General Forum for the P3-platform 60-series models |
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Spare Tyre PollViews : 55027 Replies : 220Users Viewing This Thread : |
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 | 299 | 38.78% | |
cars should sacrifice enough cargo space and a space save spare should be supplied | 445 | 57.72% | |
tyre sealant and breakdown cover are sufficient - space should be maximised for cargo | 44 | 5.71% | |
attach spare to the outside of the car (requiring design change and possible other issues) | 8 | 1.04% | |
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Sep 29th, 2012, 15:48 | #111 |
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Nov 7th, 2012, 14:53 | #112 |
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Space Saver Please
Having just had a complete blow out and the whole inside sidewall collapse I'd go for a space saver any day over the foam. Luckily have Volvo Assist so they took me home. I was offered a road side replacement had they been able to get one (18" tyres not readily at hand) but it would only have been a budget one and I had to pay for it. Recovered home free and changed tyre next day. Opted for Goodyear F1 Assymetric 2 for £150 all in. Conti's were v v v expensive. Is the space saver for S60 a particular size or would the one from my wifes C30 fit? She has 17" wheel tyres on the C30 but I noticed that the space saver is a much smaller wheel but higher profile tyre.
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Nov 15th, 2012, 17:24 | #113 | |
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You can also check the PCD of the wheelnuts at the same time by comparing the wheels - or take the wheel off the s60 and try the c30 space saver - that will prove that the PCD is the same (or not)
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Nov 19th, 2012, 09:05 | #114 |
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I removed the space saver from mine and put an 18" in it's place. If i am going on a long trip i don't want to be messing around driving on a space saver and then having the trouble of getting another new tyre fitted.
just peace of mind really.
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Dec 24th, 2012, 10:30 | #115 |
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Personally I don't see the point in carrying around a spare 18" alloy, it's a huge wheel to lug about for the life of the vehicle.
I've got a tempa space saver in mine, which if push comes to shove I could change. However if my wife was alone in the car out driving and she got a flat, I've told her to call for recovery. She doesn't know where on the vehicle to jack and I would seriously doubt she'd get the wheel nuts undone. As long as I'm paying for recovery cover I'd even use recovery over a tin of goop. Touch wood it's been a good 10 years since I've had a blow out, mostly just had nails through the tyre etc. |
Jan 23rd, 2013, 18:44 | #116 |
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My car, XC60, came without a spare wheel just the tyre sealant. I have finally decided to buy a Tempa wheel before my luck runs out and I get the puncture I've been dreading. Any help re sourcing a wheel and tyre would be appreciated, or should I bite the bullet and go see my friendly Volvo main dealer. Thanks
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Feb 2nd, 2013, 17:21 | #118 |
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I picked up a space saver from Bell Volvo Northampton yesterday for 250 quid, seemed the most reasonable in short time researching.
I do have a question about it though, when it isnin the boot it was a real faff trying to find the hole to screw it down to. I was hoping the little centre bar would fit perfectly in the centre of the wheel but it doesnt. Its just a bit too big. Anybody else noticed that?
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Feb 3rd, 2013, 17:47 | #120 |
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Yeah, its in and locked down the foam kit at the top. I will take some pictures and show you what I mean tomorrow
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