How to fit a spacesaver spare tyre @carsales

Not every car has a full size spare tyre. Space saver spares are common in modern cars. Here’s a step-by-step guide to fitting one.

00:00 Intro
00:05 STEP ONE
00:18 STEP TWO
00:33 STEP THREE
00:50 STEP FOUR
01:09 STEP FIVE
01:35 STEP SIX
02:02 STEP SEVEN
02:28 STEP EIGHT

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[stuarttorevell]

I had one of the space saver tyre fitted to my car a few years ago. I wasn’t aware of the amount of tailgating that I was going to get once I got on to the motorway. That night I developed a warning ⚠️ sign to go on the rear of the boot to warn other motorists why I was driving at 50mph/80klm . Every car should have one in the boot so the driver doesn’t feel under ex stream pressure from other motorists . It’s a space saver sticker witch is the same size as an L plate sticker .

[btnled]

A friend of mine has just brought a 2nd hand car and has one of these compact spares wheels. Im a bit concerned because the over all diameter of the tyre is smaller than the other normal tyres. Is this actually normal ??

[kevstamc]

My question is I need an 18" space saver just incase, but when I browse for other cars, they all look the same..could I get any 18"space saver and put it on mine if needed? The bolt holes look exactly the same on all space saver wheels I've seen..could I get any 18" saver and call it job done?

[JackBlack-iiip]

If you are tempted to ditch the space-saver spare, be aware that a fill size tyre/wheel may not fit in the spare wheel space.

[aussie]

WOW….. You messed this up, putting the spare on the front. Temporary spares are not to be used on the front.

[tippy]

I must be really weak because I haven't been able to loosen the tire bolts for years now. Kinda embarrassing since I know how to change a tire but have to call a tow truck.

[YashSharma-mvee]

If these tyres are really saving space then companies should give 2 space saver tyre instead of one.

[wilhelmhaupt]

Completely useless invention. The wheel being replaced is full size. Where do you put it? On a passangers lap?