Dora

Thanks Nick that’s good advice 👍

You might want to think about your openings then , I was asking a straight forward question and your first line was a smart arse comment and nothing to do with what I asked

thanks for the advice mate , will do

Just bought a caravan mate , so I reckon it will be quite often according to the wife !

Have you actually read my question ? Not confused by what a space saver is one bit . It’s quite obvious what they are , what they do and what they are capable of even for someone like me ! I want a space saver that will fit the hubs of my car ! I’m presuming that you being an expert and all would know about technicalities and possible alternatives or variations available . For example will a 16” fit or maybe an 18”.

Be gentle I don’t do cars ! Skoda Octavia scout 2015 fitted with 225/50 R17 . With this foam rubbish In place of a spare! looked on eBay etc for a space saver and not many 17’s about . What other size will fit as a temporary please.

Thanks for the detailed reply . I had no intention of doing a cheap half job on the tow bar install because as you rightly point out it needs to be done correctly and there’s a lot of work involved. It was the cooling question that had me wondering and you’ve answered it. talk to me about skinny wheels, got this foam nonsense for the 225/50 R17 tyres that are fitted. Looking to purchase a skinny spare. Does it have to be a 17” or can I get away with another size fo4 a temporary job. Because looking around there doesn’t seem to be many 17’s about . Thanks again 👍

Thanks for the detailed reply . I had no intention of doing a cheap half job on the tow bar install because as you rightly point out it needs to be done correctly and there’s a lot of work involved. It was the cooling question that had me wondering and you’ve answered it. Thanks again 👍

Hi all , my first post after a recommendation from another member. would appreciate help and advice on this subject. need to retro fit a tow bar to my octavia scout . Rainworth Skoda have quoted nearly £1500 for the fit including an upgrade to the cooling fans . is this cooling fan upgrade really necessary? And if so can it be done cheaper by my local mechanic rather than paying dealer prices . thanks in advance Dora.