S60 Wheels/Tyres: - Full size spare in the boot?

JIM C · Aug 18th, 2007, 15:50

I have a new 16" alloy and tyre spare wheel for my S60. Tried to fit it in the boot and failed months ago. Any one managed it?
Many thanks for any advice.

S60-MBS · Aug 18th, 2007, 15:51

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Originally Posted by JIM C

I have a new 16" alloy and tyre spare wheel for my S60. Tried to fit it in the boot and failed months ago. Any one managed it?
Many thanks for any advice.

No Jim it wont fit...i tried and gave up stick with the temp spare thingy..

JIM C · Aug 18th, 2007, 15:58

Thanks Mo for your quick answer.
I just thought the police had a full size spare. I am going abroad in October with the car and if I could have put the full size one in it would have been a bonus.
Many thanks

Viper_7 · Aug 18th, 2007, 17:39

I've read somewhere on here that you can fit the full size wheel in but have to remove all the padding/moulding, and even then it's a squeeze.

Edit ah it was here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ll+sized+spare

was for a V70? Maybe the design is different?

Let all the air out - should fit then ;-)

JIM C · Aug 18th, 2007, 17:47

Many thanks. The full size size spare fits in the V70 as long as its not got the rear 7 seat conversion. I had this in the boot of my V70. When its dry I will give it another go.
Many thanks.

Jonny W · Aug 31st, 2007, 11:29

Jim, any joy with fitting a full size spare in the boot of your S60?

I had the pleasure of driving 60 miles down the M40 yesterday on the spacesaver and I'm very keen to replace it with a full size spare if possible.

Jonny

Alpha206 · Aug 31st, 2007, 13:45

It should go in but will sit proud of the recess so the boot floor won't go flat.

JIM C · Aug 31st, 2007, 21:24

No luck with the full size spare in the boot with the S60.
Sorry

Jonny W · Sep 30th, 2007, 23:27

As a follow up to my last post regarding replacing the spacesaver with a full size spare...

I bought a 16" wheel and tyre via ebay last week and it fits perfectly in the spare wheel recess of my S60.

My car is a 2003/53 S60 D5 S and the wheel I bought was a standard 16" 6.5J Volvo Mimas - the same as fitted to my S model as standard.

The 3 foam lumps glued to the recess to support the spacesaver had to be removed but once that was done the wheel dropped in easily. Even the original plastic spindle could be used to lock the wheel down and the jack/brace/etc. replaced in their original positions. The carpeted boot floor panel was replaced and fitted perfectly as before.

I notice other people appear to have problems fitting a full size spare in the boot of their S60 so I thought I would share my experience...it can be done!

gck303 · Feb 23rd, 2011, 14:58

I have a 2006 V70.

A 17 inch wheel (225/45 17) will fit nicely in the wheel well. No need to remove or adjust any foam, the battery.

The black tray won'f fit in. C'est la vie!

George

Aug 18th, 2007, 15:50	#1
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Full size spare in the boot? I have a new 16" alloy and tyre spare wheel for my S60. Tried to fit it in the boot and failed months ago. Any one managed it? Many thanks for any advice. __________________

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Thanks Mo for your quick answer. I just thought the police had a full size spare. I am going abroad in October with the car and if I could have put the full size one in it would have been a bonus. Many thanks __________________

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Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	I've read somewhere on here that you can fit the full size wheel in but have to remove all the padding/moulding, and even then it's a squeeze. Edit ah it was here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ll+sized+spare was for a V70? Maybe the design is different? Let all the air out - should fit then ;-) __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction. Last edited by Viper_7; Aug 18th, 2007 at 17:41.

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Many thanks. The full size size spare fits in the V70 as long as its not got the rear 7 seat conversion. I had this in the boot of my V70. When its dry I will give it another go. Many thanks. __________________

Aug 31st, 2007, 13:45	#7
Alpha206 S60 Reg Keeper (Retired) Last Online: Jun 10th, 2023 11:03 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Raxocoricofallipatorious	It should go in but will sit proud of the recess so the boot floor won't go flat. __________________ MY05 S60 2.0T SE...no more MY16 V60 T6 Polestar MY71 H.S.121-3B-101 http://www.savethetrident.co.uk/ Campaign to save G-ARPO, the last surviving Trident 1C

Aug 31st, 2007, 11:29	#6
Jonny W New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2013 19:47 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beaconsfield View Photos By: Jonny W	Jim, any joy with fitting a full size spare in the boot of your S60? I had the pleasure of driving 60 miles down the M40 yesterday on the spacesaver and I'm very keen to replace it with a full size spare if possible. Jonny

Aug 31st, 2007, 21:24	#8
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	No luck with the full size spare in the boot with the S60. Sorry __________________

Sep 30th, 2007, 23:27	#9
Jonny W New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2013 19:47 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beaconsfield View Photos By: Jonny W	As a follow up to my last post regarding replacing the spacesaver with a full size spare... I bought a 16" wheel and tyre via ebay last week and it fits perfectly in the spare wheel recess of my S60. My car is a 2003/53 S60 D5 S and the wheel I bought was a standard 16" 6.5J Volvo Mimas - the same as fitted to my S model as standard. The 3 foam lumps glued to the recess to support the spacesaver had to be removed but once that was done the wheel dropped in easily. Even the original plastic spindle could be used to lock the wheel down and the jack/brace/etc. replaced in their original positions. The carpeted boot floor panel was replaced and fitted perfectly as before. I notice other people appear to have problems fitting a full size spare in the boot of their S60 so I thought I would share my experience...it can be done!

Feb 23rd, 2011, 14:58	#10
gck303 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2018 11:34 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hove	I have a 2006 V70. A 17 inch wheel (225/45 17) will fit nicely in the wheel well. No need to remove or adjust any foam, the battery. The black tray won'f fit in. C'est la vie! George

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