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rangeroverhead

Member Since: 30 Jul 2015
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 63

SPARE WHEEL

ordered the new autobiography dyanmic - it comes with a spare wheel but its not the full size wheel.

does this matter? how much smaller is it?

Thu Jul 30 2015 12:08pm

Andyjay123

Member Since: 22 Aug 2014
Location: London
Posts: 698

Who cares

2006 RRS Supercharged 4.2 HST muthuaflecka!

Thu Jul 30 2015 2:35pm

Marvik125

Member Since: 02 Jul 2015
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 139

2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Whenever I have ordered NEW a space saver spare wheel has been a deal breaker. The deal never broke 😉

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Fri Jul 31 2015 7:45pm

Marvik125

Member Since: 02 Jul 2015
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 139

Re: Who cares

Andyjay123 wrote:

He cares when he is driving his children home after a puncture with a dangerous wheel that the MANUFACTUER states should not be on a car with standard size wheels. Or do you ignore MANUFACTUER advice about wheel/tyre size per axle or front/back left/right?

Kick up a fuss you'll get the full size spare, if not cancel the order. Mismatched wheel size can cause havoc on a RRS.

Fri Jul 31 2015 7:49pm

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 8976

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

If the space saver is supplied by LR then it is safe to use on the vehicle. It may have speed and distance limits imposed on it (in order to protect the relevant diff) but that is not the same as saying it is dangerous. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Fri Jul 31 2015 11:53pm

muddywheels
Milk Float Man

Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 5637

I used to tow a twin axle caravan and wouldn't like to have used a space saver with that on the back Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Sat Aug 01 2015 8:02am

Lost for Words

Member Since: 15 Jan 2015
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire
Posts: 1477

No reason a space saver can't be fitted with an extremely closely matching tyre - For example, a 205/75/R19 is very, very close to a stock 255/55/R20. It may not be suitable for higher speeds/longer times but it is in no way unsafe, and is close enough not to do damage if used briefly as a get-me-home. Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

Sat Aug 01 2015 8:51am

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 8976

From the AA:
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safet...heels.html

Quote:
Space-saver wheels are designed for temporary use to enable the vehicle to be driven to a place of repair. There is no maximum distance but due to the speed restriction, limited tread depth (only 3mm from new) and the fact that the tyre compound is often softer to simulate the traction capabilities of a wider tyre, the distance covered before repair should not be excessive.

Aim to get the original car tyre repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

Handling will be different with a skinny spare fitted. Allow for this when driving as well as following any specific advice printed in the handbook.

My emphasis at the end. I think this is the key issue - on a space saver you will find the handling and emergency braking performance will not be as expected with the full sized tyre. By limiting speed, they limit the chances of you losing control or having a high speed shunt.

On my RRS, the spare is the black 8Jx19 and is fitted with 255/55/19 Grabber AT. The wheel has the limiting sticker on it and I discussed this with my normal tyre guy. His view is that the tyre is full size and the wheel is ok for the tyre so the speed/distance issue doesn't apply. It's more of an issue where you have different sized spares as is common with space savers. Here, there can be a difference in rolling circumference which, used long term and at speed, could put a strain on the diff. This is why LR say don't drive a great distance (the AA say distance isn't limited) which lends weight to the idea that protecting the diff is the problem. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Sat Aug 01 2015 12:36pm

TPS

Member Since: 12 Oct 2015
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 127

If changing from a space saver spare to a full sized alloy spare are there any other considerations? Is it just a case of taking the space saver out and putting the full size in its place? No changes needed to the winch or other items? -----------------------------------------------
RRS SDV6 HSE MY2012 Orkney grey, Oxford leather Ivory seats Ebony carpet, Anigre wood trim, enhanced design pack.

Tue Dec 29 2015 10:13pm

Col

Member Since: 02 Sep 2012
Location: Hawkes Bay NZ
Posts: 4971

2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Santorini Black

Straight Swap, any thing larger than a 275/45 x 20 or 285/35 x 22 though and I think you may struggle to get it in the space.

Cheers
Col

Tue Dec 29 2015 10:53pm

TPS

Member Since: 12 Oct 2015
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 127

Cheers Col -----------------------------------------------
RRS SDV6 HSE MY2012 Orkney grey, Oxford leather Ivory seats Ebony carpet, Anigre wood trim, enhanced design pack.

Wed Dec 30 2015 12:56am

SVR575

Member Since: 16 Apr 2008
Location: uk & Europe
Posts: 1827

I have used my space saver spare twice now each time after i had the contis burst. Take it nice and easy and its no problem replace as soon as possible. It would be better to have a full size spare though. SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

Wed Dec 30 2015 3:50pm

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