Space saver wheel - Page 4

crofts · 9th November 2012, 01:23

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Originally Posted by pab

I suppose my 190 must have been supplied with the tin of Tyre Inflator as nothing was in the spare wheel well.
I had a full size spare in the garage, a lot less hassle than a space saver or the tyre repair kit in my opinion.

Oh that can in the back. Tried mine on my wheel barrow............dud.
Took it back to dealer (2003) who said they weren't covered on the guarantee.(not the wheel barrow......the aerosol ! ! !)
Also have a space saver. Waste of time. Bought a fullsize wheel off ebay for peanuts.
Anyone wan't a completely new space saver for free ! ?

Actually, at the time, a lot of us didn't realize the wheel well will carry a full size spare.

stevemac · 9th November 2012, 07:08

The good thing about the space saver spare is that it forces you to repair the puncture. I wonder how many people get caught out with a second puncture and have to call out the services because the spare is still flat.

greendriver · 9th November 2012, 07:20

This all came up on watchdog a few weeks ago. Penny pinching by motor manufacturers who no longer include a spare wheel with a new car. It was quite an interesting article and gave us all another chance to see the delectable Anne Robinson grill a representative from the motor industry.

Love to see them squirm in front of Ms Robinson....

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9th November 2012, 07:20	#33
greendriver This is my second home MG ZTT 180 in Poseidon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Croydon Posts: 3,745 Thanks: 44 Thanked 86 Times in 75 Posts	This all came up on watchdog a few weeks ago. Penny pinching by motor manufacturers who no longer include a spare wheel with a new car. It was quite an interesting article and gave us all another chance to see the delectable Anne Robinson grill a representative from the motor industry. Love to see them squirm in front of Ms Robinson.... __________________ *None of my troubles are Rover*