29th September 2012 Space Saver Spare

[keelerad 256]

Decided to replace my can of goo with something a bit more useful, it had been reported that an Imprezza 16" space saver would fit (originally it was thought a Prius one would as well but apparently it fouled the calipers on the front) so I went for a tour of some scrappies and got this (be careful there are some that touch the caliper and late Imprezza's had a bigger diameter for the studs 114mm rather than 100mm)

Tried it on the front to make sure it cleared

It's a 135/70 16

Fits in the hole OK when you remove the polystyrene liner, apparently the screw for the Aygo is just right for securing it

[Subarman 10]

That is really useful to know!! Thanks indeed!

[PT247 10]

will the upgrade sound system fit inside it do you know?What year Scooby is this on from? ta :-)

[keelerad 256]

I think the Sub is designed to fit a full size spare?

Keethos did you look into this?

Can't remember what year, just watch out as there are a few that have 114 PCD holes rather than 100 and there are some where the wheel has plates welded on that foul the calipers.

Find a friendly breakers, take your jack and try it on the front

Alec

[Church 209]

AUDM twins had full size spare (probably because on australian desert roads puncture may happen also several hundeds miles from nearest tire shop). But to fit it also different boot liner is needed, as there needs to be bulb in center for full size spare to fit. Full size spare also weights more of course. Imho space saver donut, that will let one drive in case of emergency and which is something that can be more relied upon then tire repair kit (after usage of which most tire shops refuse to deal with such repaired tires, and often it results in having to buy pair of new tires (for same wear)) and won't rub already small boot volume is best compromise.

[Test Drives Unlimited 278]

I have a Full Spare Wheel in the Boot and 110% recommend carrying one as twice this year have had 2 flat tyres !!

I bought the Boot Liner from Australia and cost a fair wack once taking Customs into account !

[Lauren 2259]

That's a lot of boot space lost there. I've never had a spare, have an amp and a whopping great sub in there instead. Not had a puncture in 113K miles. Waste of money, Nigel. 

[Church 209]

- knock on wood - in 3 years ownership i've yet to have a puncture on my gt86 (i wonder if maybe because driving more carefully due lower ground clearance & lower suspension travel over bad roads full of bad roadholes), but on corolla i had before i had puncture on awerage once per 1.5 years, and space saver helped me on several ocasions, so i'll keep it in trunk.

[Test Drives Unlimited 278]

I really don't care what you think Lauren as I will always carry a full size spare wheel in my car !!!!

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[Rich 378]

I've had one puncture and the tyre kit was useless (2" sidewall tear), luckily it was during the day so I was recovered to a local garage and on my way in a couple of hours. Since then I carry a space saver.

[Test Drives Unlimited 278]

By the way just to add also under the Floor is a Subwoofer and Amplifier

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