Space Saver Wheels

[Bazile]

Is there a maximum period of time that you can legally use a space saver wheel ?

[TWR]

If I purchased another car Tony the spare is the first area I would check, no proper wheel, no purchase.

[EcclesCake]

I've only once needed to replace a flat in 30 years. Perhaps I've been lucky.

[TonyV]

I agree TVR mine has proper spare wheel but that's what the Japanese do

[Tilly2]

The next car I have is going to have a spare wheel on the back with a picture of a lion on it!

[tonyav]

EDDIE51 Most new cars now don't even have a space saver spare. Just a tube of sealant and a gas canister to re-inflate the punctured tyre.

Yes and the best of it is that you can buy a space saver spare wheel for a lot of them ( for around £200 ), certainly can for a Nissan Juke.

[Old_Geezer]

Your car will then roar down the road.

[Tilly2]

It will, OG. What kind of car is it? I have seen them. Big 4 by 4 things?

[Baldric]

How could you possibly buy and drive a Motor and not be aware as to what type of spare wheel you have or don't have?

[TonyV]

Tilly2 is it going to be a Landrover or something like a big Japanese jeep

[EcclesCake]

Will you test drive your next car Tilly?

[Hopkirk]

It's not just about cost, the clue is in the name - space saver.

Those of you saying you will not buy a car with one will have to sacrifice luggage space.

[Tilly2]

No, Eccles. I'll order it online and have it delivered to my door.

[Old_Geezer]

Easy Baldric. One looked at brochures for different makes, narrowed the choice down by price and spec, extras etc.. That there was a proper spare wheel was taken for granted, new cars aren't expected to come with spares you should need to check.

[Tilly2]

Thanks, TonyV.

[tonyav]

Here you go then, Yilly.
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[Old_Geezer]

"Those of you saying you will not buy a car with one will have to sacrifice luggage space."

No reason that can't make a deeper pit to put it in and leave the boot space alone. "Space Saver" is just marketing.

[Hopkirk]

That depends on how wide your wheels are, OG.

[EcclesCake]

Is there a reason you don't test drive your cars before making the purchase?

I am genuinely intrigued that anyone could spend so much money without being fully informed of their choice and being confident that it suits them.

[Old_Geezer]

You don't test drive the spare. And you can't expect a perfect car anyway. The choice is all but made when you go for the test drive, you are just confirming all is well.

[Baldric]

Ah ok, OG, I just don't take anything for granted nowadays tbh.