Space Saver tyres - are they worth it?

nikkic · Post by **nikkic** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 11:08 am

Trying to work out whether to get a space saver spare wheel or not. Heard so many different stories as to whether they are worth it or not...

Alex LS · Post by **Alex LS** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 11:20 am

I can't really comment except to say I will be getting a spare of some sort - especially for long journeys. Whether it's the full 16" alloy, or a 15" steel 'spacesaver' (more likely) is another matter.

TheMinel · Post by **TheMinel** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 11:39 am

Ive got the spare wheel, just in case.. not a space saver though.....

paul-d · Post by **paul-d** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 1:16 pm

I decided a space-saver was required before buying the car and finding this forum. Getting the wheel was easy from the dealer for Â£21, but they were not helpful regarding pricing or sourcing the tyre. Ditto lots of tyre shops...I eventually got the Conti for Â£40 fitted. It takes about a third of the boot space under the screen, but is a useful bucket. Given the costs of the foam and the ruined tyre, one repairable puncture with 50% useable tread will have me in profit and I intend to keep the car for several years.

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 2:32 pm

I've got one and just leave it in the boot and forget about it. It does take up a lot of space, particularly with the roof down but I didn't buy the car for its luggage carrying capacity.

Useful? Impossible to say until I get a puncture.

Vince.

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 3:37 pm

I'm planning to order a space saver from my local pug dealer tomorrow. I'm not sure whether I will get a tyre from the same place.Can anyone confirm the size of tyre that I need to put on it ?. i.e profile etc ?

Rgds

Rich

Juan · Post by **Juan** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 4:43 pm

i got the 15" alloy, so now i donÂ´t have to worry about the size of the tire since they are all the same...

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 8:43 pm

I had the same problem, Pug keen to flog the steel rim but couldn't get a tyre! So I bought a spare alloy from the lovely Roberta

Just did a search on the old forum on space saver for the tyre spec and came up with... "115/70 R15".

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 9:09 pm

Can anyone who has got a basic spacesaver please let me know what they actualy have written on the tyre !. I want to make 100% sure that I get the right one. Cheers.

Rgds

Rich

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat Oct 05, 2002 7:52 am

I reckon it probably depends on where you drive, how valuable your time is, and how annoyed you would be when it happens. You can only know your own answers for yourself.

I reckon I'll get one. I haven't heard anyone say that they've successfully used the spray or that it's been good (anyone...... ???) Most of my driving is around town so I can probably rely on the breakdown service for that. But now and again when I go on a drive somewhere else like in the country, and you're anywhere up to a few hours from any major town centre, I think I couldn't possibly not have one in the back just in case. Of course things would be a bit different in UK to Oz but you get the idea.

I've only ever had 2 punctures in 13 years of driving, but can you imagine being stuck by the roadside for a few hours, possibly even without mobile phone reception, waiting for help to arrive!?!?!?!?! :x

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Sat Oct 05, 2002 11:31 am

Rich

Just checked mine for you, it has
In bold letters PIRELLI SPARE TYRE INFLATE TO 420kPa (60psi)
and the important bit in smaller letters T 115/70 R 15.

I wouldt be without mine, it just gives me peace of mind when driving on the continant to know that I wouldnt be completely stuck if I got a flat.

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Sat Oct 05, 2002 3:13 pm

Adrian,
Many thks mate. Greatfully appreciated.

Rgds

Rich

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Sat Oct 05, 2002 8:05 pm

Hye Nic, howsabout another option in the poll:

Get an alloy cos finding the space-saver tyre is a pain in the

(new use for that icon!)

That's a big tick for me

Juan · Post by **Juan** » Sun Oct 06, 2002 7:19 am

i like that Pauline, the new icon use...

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Mon Oct 07, 2002 9:15 pm

I thought

looked like a bum - or am I just obsessed