Full size spare wheel -What's the weight?

[S60D5-185]

Originally Posted by Clan

from lugging the things on and off i would say 20 kg !

I have just posted, via DHL a 16" Volvo Metis alloy fitted with a 225/55/16 tyre so this should be there or thereabouts.

20 kgs EXACTLY!!!!!!

Darryl

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Darryl

I have just posted, via DHL a 16" Volvo Metis alloy fitted with a 225/55/16 tyre so this should be there or thereabouts.

20 kgs EXACTLY!!!!!!

Darryl

thats just 0.5 kg heavier than the battery !

[Jim314]

Originally Posted by pauljoz

I would like to fit a long range fuel tank into the space of the spacesaver spare. Anyone done this?

What would be the crash-worthiness of such an installation?

[pauljoz]

Originally Posted by Jim314

What would be the crash-worthiness of such an installation?

Better than a Ford Pinto or Chevy pickup

Rear mounted tanks do increase risk but can acceptable if designed and sensibly mounted outside of the crush zone (the above being examples of how not to do it). They are better imho than carrying fuel cans on a roof rack.

LPG tanks are fitted in the same space and it is a common accessory on other SUV models.

Ive had a look and theres plenty of space for 60ish litres comfortably below the third row and with resonable structural protection.