I seem to think that The Plumber did a thorough investigation of what was and was not removable from the spare wheel fittings, and also that another owner (Agerbundsen) has retro fitted a spare.

Just wondering though, how would it work with the wheel stowed vertically on one side of the boot rather than horizontally on the floor?

Having the extra height for part of the width might be really useful - thinking bikes here but I'm sure there are other reasons for doing it. Having a flat load space front to back would be good on occasion.

From memory it's only the mounting pillar which is permanently fixed - and that doesn't really need to be there does it?

I beleive that The Plumber also showed a picture of what a spare mounted vertically to one side fore and aft, might look like. Their was some question as to whether the boot door would close with the wheel in this position!??

A member from Australia showed ta Tiguan owners Down Under that successfully adapted a Hitch Mounted Bicycle Rack to carry a spare wheel instead. This adaptation allowed the boot to open and close. I too may look into something similar. It was also suggested that this may not need to be a permanent fitting but just to use it this way when needing the additional space.

I seem to think that The Plumber did a thorough investigation of what was and was not removable from the spare wheel fittings, and also that another owner (Agerbundsen) has retro fitted a spare.

Just wondering though, how would it work with the wheel stowed vertically on one side of the boot rather than horizontally on the floor?

Having the extra height for part of the width might be really useful - thinking bikes here but I'm sure there are other reasons for doing it. Having a flat load space front to back would be good on occasion.

From memory it's only the mounting pillar which is permanently fixed - and that doesn't really need to be there does it?

Hi weaver,

have a look through the flickr Yeti Group, hopefully you will find pictures of help My link

Regards,

TP

Thanks plumber, I think this is what I was after:

It looks like:

The seat back that the wheel is up against is in it's most up-right position but not slid forward.

Did the boot shut?

If the wheel were sat lower, ie take out boot floor and removable box would it work better?

Lastly - I will go and try this at some point but if someone else has already tried the options it does cut down on head scratching time!

I also note from your pics that the centre support for the wheel is easy to take out, thanks.

I have only one comment about this......................

imagine what effect that poorly secured heavy weight would have in the event of an accident??

No thank you!!

how to properly secure it was going to be the next question!

Thanks plumber, I think this is what I was after:

It looks like:

The seat back that the wheel is up against is in it's most up-right position but not slid forward.

Did the boot shut?

If the wheel were sat lower, ie take out boot floor and removable box would it work better?

Lastly - I will go and try this at some point but if someone else has already tried the options it does cut down on head scratching time!

I also note from your pics that the centre support for the wheel is easy to take out, thanks.

Hi weaver,

didn't try closing the door but I think it would need to be lowered to the proper floor level and to do that with mine I would have to rave the boxes and false floor out.

Looked as though it would fit if that was done, although I couldn't be sure if you would need to have that seat adjusted forward a bit.

Regard securing; there are slots already in that side trim panel for the shopping bag retainer you get with the' tyre weld option'. Maybe there's some framework behind you could secure the middle of a lashing strap too and have the two ends coming through the slots to secure the wheel :wonder:

Regards,

TP

To be secure it would have to be bolted in.

Just think that in an accident it can easily be subject to up to 10g force, so think of the weight of that wheel times 10 hitting either the back passenger or the driver!!

I've seen the damage poorly secured luggage has caused on passengers, and that weight properly unsecured is DEADLY!!

To be secure it would have to be bolted in.

Just think that in an accident it can easily be subject to up to 10g force, so think of the weight of that wheel times 10 hitting either the back passenger or the driver!!

I've seen the damage poorly secured luggage has caused on passengers, and that weight properly unsecured is DEADLY!!

Agreed - I always do the rear seat belts up if I have e.g. a suitcase in the boot and travelling on my own.

If anyone sits in my car I will not move until they have their belts on.. It is amazing how some people get a strop on if you insist. I think that it is even more important if they sit in the back, I just tell them I do not care much if you have suicidal tendencies but your not taking me out with you nor the other front seat passenger. I don't want them particularly to damage my car either so the put them on or walk. I have seen patients that have suffered being hit from behind by another unsecured passenger and it aint pretty. I remember a surviving twin who was in an ICU for months on ventilation only to be told a short while after being brought round that he had killed his own twin. Literally a head on collision two heads that is. An inanimate object might be even harder.