The Unloved Spacesaver Wheels & Tyres.

KLM · 8th June 2013, 22:08

I've just changed over to a set of 4 16 inch Union wheels and tyres, after using Five 15 inch Contour wheels for the last 4 years.

The whole upgrade has cost me £365 (that includes 2 brand new AVON tyres & 2 almost new Avons).

So, to give my wallet a rest I picked up an unused spacesaver wheel & tyre for £10.

What is all the info on the sidewall about.

The SPACESAVER TYRE.
Make. CONTINENTAL (made in France).

T125/90 R16 98M CST 17
INFLATE TO 60 psi. Max Speed 50 mph. 98M.

INFLATE TO 60 psi ? OK done, seems a little high to me but I followed the instructions.

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"T125/90 R16 98M CST 17". Whats this mean?
Can you help a newby to spacesavers please?.

Kevin.　

chipsceola · 8th June 2013, 22:56

in simple UK language, max range 50 miles / max speed 50mph due to small size tyre pressure is 60psi as shown.

wuzerk · 9th June 2013, 08:18

Do yourself a favour and throw the spacesaver away. Use one of your old
15" wheels as a spare as the overall diameter is the same as the 16" wheels for all practical purposes due to the different aspect ratios (sidewalls).

8th June 2013, 22:08	#1
KLM Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club CDT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North West Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 691 Thanked 394 Times in 240 Posts	The Unloved Spacesaver Wheels & Tyres. I've just changed over to a set of 4 16 inch Union wheels and tyres, after using Five 15 inch Contour wheels for the last 4 years. The whole upgrade has cost me £365 (that includes 2 brand new AVON tyres & 2 almost new Avons). So, to give my wallet a rest I picked up an unused spacesaver wheel & tyre for £10. What is all the info on the sidewall about. The SPACESAVER TYRE. Make. CONTINENTAL (made in France). T125/90 R16 98M CST 17 INFLATE TO 60 psi. Max Speed 50 mph. 98M. INFLATE TO 60 psi ? OK done, seems a little high to me but I followed the instructions. . "T125/90 R16 98M CST 17". Whats this mean? Can you help a newby to spacesavers please?. Kevin.

8th June 2013, 22:56	#2
chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	in simple UK language, max range 50 miles / max speed 50mph due to small size tyre pressure is 60psi as shown. __________________ Chips

9th June 2013, 08:18	#3
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Wheels Do yourself a favour and throw the spacesaver away. Use one of your old 15" wheels as a spare as the overall diameter is the same as the 16" wheels for all practical purposes due to the different aspect ratios (sidewalls).