space saver spare

[71-bda]

he looks like the sort of chap who has no problem rubbing his guts in a circular motion with one hand while patting his head with the other after a few drinks

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No nothing.

No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

No tackiness.

Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

Innit?

 

[bobcat]

??????

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[rog]

https://www.tyremen.co.uk/wheels?vehicle_type=3071&primary_category=2169&secondary_category=3455

[pgregory]

thanks for that, so do i need the 17″ or the 18″?

 

 

[rog]

Either fit. Tyre wall is different, ensuring rolling circumference is in tolerance.

[rog]

Either fit (17 or 18). Tyre wall is different, ensuring rolling circumference is in tolerance.

Note brand of tyre differs also.

[rog]

Both fit. Different tyre walls compensate circumference.

[71-bda]

does the 17 incher fit over the front brake caliper though? Pain in the Harris having to swap front to rear etc if you get a front puncture

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No nothing.

No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

No tackiness.

Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

Innit?

 

[pgregory]

hmm, good point

[rog]

The 18” version definitely fits (both front and rear) tested it, during a spring clean.

Side note, anybody that has a scissor jack, investigate if you need additional leverage (It is a heavy vehicle).

Furthermore, suggest investment in a decent wheel brace. https://www.screwfix.com/p/laser-telescopic-wheel-brace-500mm/13244?tc=FB9&ds_kid=92700023752918269&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1243318&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpe_9gYur4gIVVojVCh0Plg7OEAQYAiABEgL4nPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[rog]

[rog]

Link to this product is posted earlier in thread (18” shown).

[71-bda]

and a torque wrench to do the nuts up to 100lbft would be handy too.

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No nothing.

No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

No tackiness.

Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

Innit?

 

[1234enough]

Would the use of a spare wheel invalidate insurance, as car dosn’t have one as standard or option? anyone told their insurance company ?

[1234enough]

Bit of back tracking on my previous post, below my installation of spare wheel. Thought I’d try a different way.

 

I used fire rated expanding foam to form a new wheel well, lined & wrapped everything in low tack protector, applied foam, sit spare wheel on unset foam, leave for a week, bit of trimming, new foam wheel-well made. All in cost around £100 and countless hours of pleasure.

ratchet strap to hold wheel in place

wrapped in low tack before foaming

after a week removed wrapped wheel,

bit of trimming & black spray to look better

jack kit, complete with wheel nutsall fitted & secured in place

lost around 45mm of boot space, ho hum

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