Spare Tyre Poll - Page 12

jimbg · Sep 29th, 2012, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomber209

Hi : I bought a Pugeot 206 some years ago for she who must be obeyed, I asked the salesman to supply a proper spare wheel not a space saver. He supplied one alright but no bloody tyre on it though.

Very good

Winchy · Nov 7th, 2012, 14:53

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.

wimorrison · Nov 15th, 2012, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winchy

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.

get a tape measure and measure the circumference of the tyre on the s60, do the same with thye space saver in the C30 and see how close they are. If they are within a few percent then you will be ok.

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)

iancho · Nov 19th, 2012, 09:05

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.

80sman · Dec 24th, 2012, 10:30

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.

MEandmyKATthedog · Jan 23rd, 2013, 18:44

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

pagan8c · Feb 1st, 2013, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEandmyKATthedog

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

I just priced one up for my V70 I get next week and it was £306 pounds with the jack etc you have to have.Spoke to FRF and they will do the full kit for £268 delivered.I am going to see if I can find 1 on e bay or amazon etc

JimmyTheLips · Feb 2nd, 2013, 17:21

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?

wimorrison · Feb 2nd, 2013, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyTheLips

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?

Might sound silly but have you tried turning the wheel upside down? The outside of the tyre needs to be facing downward.

JimmyTheLips · Feb 3rd, 2013, 17:47

Yeah, its in and locked down the foam kit at the top. I will take some pictures and show you what I mean tomorrow

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%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 771. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 7th, 2012, 14:53	#112
Winchy Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2017 15:00 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Anglesey	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.

Nov 19th, 2012, 09:05	#114
iancho one of many Last Online: Apr 13th, 2021 22:10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oxford	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. __________________

Feb 2nd, 2013, 17:21	#118
JimmyTheLips New Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2017 11:29 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Banbury	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? __________________ Volvo newbie

Feb 3rd, 2013, 17:47	#120
JimmyTheLips New Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2017 11:29 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Banbury	Yeah, its in and locked down the foam kit at the top. I will take some pictures and show you what I mean tomorrow __________________ Volvo newbie

Dec 24th, 2012, 10:30	#115
80sman Junior Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 21:58 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southend-on-sea	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
MEandmyKATthedog New Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2014 19:37 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Broughty Ferry, Scotland	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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