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Spare Tyre PollViews : 55173 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, 2016, 15:15 | #191 |
Grimble
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For those struggling to undo the wheel nuts with the standard kit, I suggest investing in one of those telescopic bars, and in extreme cases aided by a length of steel pipe (an old piece of scaffold will do). Very low cost and definitely a back-saver! My wife has never failed to undo wheel nuts this way.
I agree also that the ability to change a wheel is a very useful skill that is probably as important as some of the parts of the driving test. Its bad enough getting a puncture, but to be left helpless at the side of the road with no mobile signal (very common in our area) to me seems entirely preventable with a bit of training.
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Sep 30th, 2016, 16:55 | #192 |
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Definite space saver, been stranded before with cars with that tyre sealant stuff
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Nov 28th, 2016, 20:11 | #193 |
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My V60 came with the tin of gunk & a compressor.....i had the car 2 days & left work to find a flat n/s/r tyre,thankfully the compressor inflated it & i was able to get the punchure repaired....that night i bought a space saver spare wheel & bag & jack....
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Nov 5th, 2017, 22:14 | #194 |
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Space saver AND a decent wheel brace.
The tiny effort supplied by Volvo is next to useless. |
Nov 20th, 2017, 23:13 | #195 |
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I’ve got space saver and also full 18 spare as well , that’s for the long trips !
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Dec 7th, 2017, 21:18 | #196 |
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I would like the tailgate of our V40 to open sideways, the "station-wagon" type. And have the spare wheel mounted on that. Whether full-size or space-saving, putting it beneath all the cargo is bad news when one is trying to get oneself (and passengers) off the hard shoulder and out of danger quickly.
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Dec 7th, 2017, 21:19 | #197 | |
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Wheel bolts overtightened that's why you need a scaffold bar
I seen many times when wheel bolts are just gunned in at full torque. Personally I had no issues changing wheels using standard wheel brace. Quote:
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May 6th, 2018, 10:53 | #198 |
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I voted
cars should sacrifice enough cargo space and a space save spare should be supplied But.... I can see the logic of just supplying a sealer as an alternative not just on cost, how many people would know or have the courage to change a wheel on the side of a busy road ?
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May 6th, 2018, 10:57 | #199 |
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Didn't like what Volvo supplied, so l've 2 spare rims & new tyres sitting in the shed just in case for my 2012 XC 60
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May 9th, 2018, 16:52 | #200 |
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Having lived in the middle of now where, there has to be space for a full sized spare, for people who do not have easy access to tyre shops/fitters. We are a small, well populated country. Elsewhere, there is even more need for a full sized wheel as people could be hundreds of miles from assistance. Imaging what it must be like in places like Canada.
Car makers should have design options where the choice is full size spare (takes up all the space), space saver (with a tray for extra storage) foam kit/pump (with a different tray for extra storage). |
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