Do space saver wheels fit any car?
If you’re towing a caravan or trailer and get a puncture, then it’s usually OK to fit a space-saver spare to any axle on the car. With the skinny-spare fitted and a van on the back you must drive straight to a tyre specialist for a repair or replacement rather than attempt a long journey.
Can you use a 14 inch space saver on car with 15 inch wheels?
The 14 inch wheel saves no space whatsoever against the 15 inch ones fitted. The 14 inch ones are actually an option to purchase with a new ford fiesta as the standard spare supplied is actually a spacesaver type.
Can you use a 16 inch space saver wheel on a car with 18 inch wheels?
Yes, you can have a smaller size space saver in your car. It’s a spare for emergencies only – essentially to either get you home or get you to a tyre depot. The slight disparity on rolling circumference is not a problem when used for emergencies only.
Can you use a space saver wheel on the front?
If your vehicle is rear wheel drive with a limited slip differential (LSD), using a space saver on a front tyre can cause damage to the LSD. So it is recommended to put a space saver on the front and drive extremely slowly and cautiously, particularly in the wet, as it there is a much higher risk of wheelspin.
Are space saver spare wheels universal?
Each RoadHero Space Saver Wheel Kit is engineered for a specific vehicle fitment. Please note that, unless otherwise stated, it does not matter what size your original wheels are – the overall rolling radius of this space saver wheel and tyre will be correct for your car.
How far can I drive on a space saver tyre?
around 50 miles
Space saver wheels Usually, the maximum speed you can drive on a space saver wheel is 50mph, and although there is no official restriction on the distance you can travel using one, around 50 miles is generally deemed to be the maximum safe distance for usage.
Can I replace 14 inch wheels with 15 inch?
As long as the bolt pattern is the same and you have enough room all around the existing tires for the larger size then yes, you can go to a 15 inch wheel and tire. If the wheel does use lug nuts then the pilot hole of the new wheels can be larger but not smaller than what you already have.
Are space saver wheels safe?
Space saver wheels are perfectly safe if you follow the instructions: keep your speed down and don’t drive any further than necessary.
How long can you drive on space saver tyre?
What is space saver spare wheel?
A space-saver tyre is a smaller-than-average spare wheel to get the vehicle to a garage in the event of a puncture. Space saver type tyres are strictly for emergency use only, and should not be used as a standard road tyre. Some space-saver tyres are so skinny and provide much less grip than normal road going tyres.
How safe are space saver Tyres?
How big is a space saver spare wheel?
They are many different offering when it comes to spare wheel kit some way to small and some way to big, The K.O.M space saver spare wheel kit is designed to fit as close as possible to your original size tyres, aiming to keep the rolling diameter as close a match to your existing size.
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What kind of Tyre is in a Vauxhall space saver?
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Can you fit a space saver wheel on a road hero?
Most reputable breakdown companies will fit a space saver wheel, however we recommend checking before making a journey. Should I fit my original bolts? If your kit is not supplied with wheel bolts, you may use your existing. However if you are provided with fixings (Nuts/bolts) you must use them. Can I tow whilst using my Road Hero?
