No space saver wheel option....

[100K+]

I've ordered a V70 hybrid and have realised that there is no space saver wheel option. This being due to batteries housed where the spare would fit. I can see several options but what is the consensus here. Suspect its a wheel in a bag in the boot??

Cheers
Bob

[Familyman 90]

The Volvo sealer and electeic pump is excellent, and will do the job very well short of a totally shredded tyre.

[rhd443]

Originally Posted by 100K+

I've ordered a V70 hybrid and have realised that there is no space saver wheel option. This being due to batteries housed where the spare would fit. I can see several options but what is the consensus here. Suspect its a wheel in a bag in the boot??

Cheers
Bob

Which car have you ordered? V70 is not a current model, the V60/V90 SPA batteries cause you to loose centre armrest space not the rear boot space, its likely the SPA platform has no spare wheel in the chassis shape,

[Director76]

Originally Posted by rhd443

Which car have you ordered? V70 is not a current model, the V60/V90 SPA batteries cause you to loose centre armrest space not the rear boot space, its likely the SPA platform has no spare wheel in the chassis shape,

You lose the spare wheel well on the SPA platform hybrids due to the ERAD location (not battery, which as stated is in what would be the transmission tunnel area)

I just try not to think about the lack of spare wheel when I’m out and about!

[Philip Fisher]

I have never known of a situation where the pump and gunk actually work. Even for a smallish hole it just peed out and down the road.

I got a spacesaver and have it in a bag in the boot. I struggled to find a spacesaver to fit as the T8 has bigger front brake disks. Consequently mine will only fit the back axle so in case of a front puncture it would involve some shuffling about.

That said, after 6 years and 132k miles it has never been on the car, but I have had the inconvenience of 6 years of it cluttering up the boot......

[100K+]

Originally Posted by rhd443

Which car have you ordered? V70 is not a current model, the V60/V90 SPA batteries cause you to loose centre armrest space not the rear boot space, its likely the SPA platform has no spare wheel in the chassis shape,

Duffus Me. So used to running V70 - since 1995 lol.. No should read V60 Hybrid.
Sorry.

Cheers
Bob

[100K+]

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

I got a spacesaver and have it in a bag in the boot.

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Is the wheel a Volvo genuine item, or 3rd party? I too am resigned to carrying it in the boot. Caught out once will make the hassle of carrying it around worth while.

Cheers
Bob

[rhd443]

Originally Posted by 100K+

Duffus Me. So used to running V70 - since 1995 lol.. No should read V60 Hybrid.
Sorry.

Cheers
Bob

Lovely choice

Hope you are pleased with it when it arrives.

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by 100K+

Is the wheel a Volvo genuine item, or 3rd party? I too am resigned to carrying it in the boot. Caught out once will make the hassle of carrying it around worth while.

Cheers
Bob

It is a Volvo wheel, jack and brace. All ordered at the same time as the car. It took the dealer a few goes of ordering until they found me one which fitted. The bag is aftermarket (in fact 2 bags) which keeps the rubber smell at bay. I have a luggage strap around the seat back of the folded 3rd row seat and holding the wheel in place.