Member Since: 02 Jul 2009
Location: Solihull
Posts: 178
Space Saver Spare Wheel.
Hi All,
I don't much like the idea of having to use the space saver. Is it simply a straight forward swap with a full size wheel and does the full wheel fit easily in the same place? If it does then how difficult is it to raise and lower it into its restong place? Because of my vertigo I cannot work lying on the ground.
Irish Rover
4th Oct 2009 11:18 am
JamesG01
Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Worthing
Posts: 376
Welcome, Irish Rover...
Full size wheel should be no problem in that space, I keep an 18" AT in that space...And you don't have to get on your back to get it out.
It just takes forever to manually lower the winch cable holding it in place!
If you are going to for a full-size spare, there is a guy on here (RLD) who does spare wheel protectors to keep the scrotes from steeling them.55-Reg Java Black SE, Unlocked SatNav (via Wiggs and Bodsy), Nudge Bar/Driving Lamps/RAI, Front & Rear Lamp Guards, RLD Sump Plate, RLD spare wheel protector
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4th Oct 2009 11:22 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72787
Straight swap as long as it is one of the standard D3 wheels & tyres. They are not really space savers, more like cost savers!
No real difference between a full size wheel and a cost saver, don't wind the winch up without a wheel on it or you'll need a new winch. I usually lie under the car to remove the end of the winch, or put it back on, U might need to practice another way. Or call the RAC or LRA out!!
4th Oct 2009 11:25 am
Irish Rover
Member Since: 02 Jul 2009
Location: Solihull
Posts: 178
Space Saver Spare Wheel.
Thanks for the quick responses James and DSL. I can see that I'm going to have to get some practise in before I take off to the wilds of Europe with my caravan!
I have a 20" Stormer underneath as a spare with no issues
4th Oct 2009 6:08 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10297
carefull Simon - I need one of those
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