space saver & roof down??

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Wed May 08, 2002 1:58 pm

Hi All,

I'm going to be driving my car to Southern Spain for the summer, and don't fancy undertaking the journey with just a can of dodgy tyre weld stuff, so am going to get the space saver spare.

Could someone please tell me if there is space for the spare in the boot when the roof is down? After all there isn't much point in taking the thing to the beach with me if the roof has to stay up!!!

Many thanks,

Josh

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Wed May 08, 2002 2:35 pm

Yes you can easily keep the spacesaver in the boot with the roof down however, you'll have used up almost three quarters of the boot by doing so.

V.

ChrisJ · Post by **ChrisJ** » Wed May 08, 2002 2:35 pm

There is space for the normal 16 inch alloy with the roof down, so there will definitely be room for a space-saver.

Have fun in Spain

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Wed May 08, 2002 2:47 pm

Alternatively, put the space saver in a bag and belt it into the back seat, not that I've tried but it should fit underneath the wind stop.

I manage to get the space saver (admittedly I only have 15" wheels) and 2 sports bags in the boot with the roof down.

Enjoy your trip

Justin.

JaRi · Post by **JaRi** » Wed May 08, 2002 3:22 pm

Hey Justin,

we're going to spain as well, maybe we'll meet you somewhere...

Anyway, take a look at this page : http://users.pandora.be/maplo/206cc/fot ... enkant.htm
this Belgian cc-lover has had a bag made for his spacesaver in leatherlook-material. You can also perfectly see on the picture how much space the tire will take.

Bye,
JaRi

willie · Post by **willie** » Wed May 08, 2002 10:38 pm

how do you think he stuck the spacesaver down anyone ?

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Wed May 08, 2002 10:49 pm

I'm now confused... I thought from reading the other posts on spacesavers that the spec is the same whether you have the S 15" or or SE 16" wheels, but Justin keeps referring to 'only having 15" wheels'. Who's right?

I'm afraid I haven't a clue how he stuck it down - superglue?

willie · Post by **willie** » Wed May 08, 2002 10:52 pm

maybe velcro (i think thats how you spell it)

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Thu May 09, 2002 10:43 am

One spacesaver fits all. 15" and 16" tyres have a almost identical rolling diameter. It's the size of the alloy wheel that is mostly different.

V.

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Fri May 10, 2002 9:51 am

Iâ€™ve been contemplating buying one as well. Anyone know the cheapest place to get a space saver + fitted tyre ?. Peugeot or independent dealer + cost ?.

Rgds

Rich

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Mon May 13, 2002 4:07 pm

Hi all,
thanks for your replies,

the price I've been quoted for a space saver inc. tyre & vat is Â£54 from my dealer in leeds. I'll be ordering it today.

I've just posted another qu, so please have a check incase you know the answer,

Cheers,

I'll try to post a picture of the car, the beach and me

Josh

willie · Post by **willie** » Mon May 13, 2002 8:43 pm

still dont know how he stuck the spacesaver down in the boot

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Mon May 13, 2002 9:42 pm

Josh - hope you manage to get it for that price. When I tried I was told the tyre is now discontinued & the new one costs over Â£20 more and takes 2-3 weeks to order.

JaRi · Post by **JaRi** » Tue May 14, 2002 10:14 am

@ Willie,

why don't you just mail the guy and ask him that???? He's very friendly and helpfull ,I've asked him a few things allready. His mail : 206cc@pandora.be

cheers