I' ve just been quoted £250 for a spacesaver spare and tool kit.

Is this a fair price? Seems expensive to me.

Thats the price I paid last week for mine (inc VAT). Not impressed with the loss of boot depth though!

No I understand that the Dunlops are not Run Flats as such but in the specification they have what Dunlop call "Run on Flat" this just means that they have a strengthened side wall to give limited ability to run on when flat.

Sorry, but I don't believe that. Give us the link that says this please.

Stewart

Sorry, but I don't believe that. Give us the link that says this please.Stewart

This is the link My link not saying I believe it all or would necessarily trust it.

I opted not to have the spare wheel as it robbed room from the load-bay and as the car wont be used off road felt brave enough to take a chance. So there is a compressor neatly fitted under the load-bay floor along with said gunk. However the tyres fitted are Dunlop SP Sports 01 and when you look at he Dunlop web site these have "Run on Flat" technology - which in short says that the strengthened walls will support the car with no air in at all (if you believe all the advertising hype) so in the event of a nail etc should get you to a safe place at least. Full shredded blow out, and I've only had one in 40 years of motoring is another case entirely.

Today we ordered a new Fabia for SWMBO and did opt for a space saver spare, but then it was only £38 and does not affect the boot in any way.

'Run on flat' is Dunlops term for their run flat technology. The factory fitted Sport 01 doesnt have any markings for this and isnt the 'run on flat' version that is also available to the aftermarket imo.

This is the link My link not saying I believe it all or would necessarily trust it.

I believe that is the runflat version of the Dunlop tyre. The factory fitted rubber is not runflat. You'd know if it was, the ride is awful hard on runflats compared to "normal" tyres.

Stewart

"Run on flat" is not the same as RUN FLAT.

For a car to have RUN FLAT tyres it also needs to have in built tyre pressure sensors and a dash mounted warning system. This is NOT fitted to the Yeti.

Do not confuse the two terms.

Aside:

and there have been complaints about SUK and their descriptions and terminology!!

Six years ago I had a Touran, which I ordered as a 5 seater in order to get the spare wheel, and guess what - yes it turned up with a repair kit (it was a leased company car so I had no come back on the dealer)

I had two punctures in the first month, one was as the result of hitting a jutting out kerb, and the vehicle had to be recovered to Kwik Fit (via my home as it was on a Saturday afternoon and they didn't want to know until Sunday) this meant a new tyre. The second was a nail which I did manage to reinflate with the compressor, again a new tyre (close to the edge).

So, I jumped up and down and eventually the leasing company supplied a spare wheel - which wouldn't fit in the hole as it was full sized, so I put a cover on it and stored it upright in the boot,

I ran that car for 3+ years, 95,000 miles, several sets of (worn) tyres and never had another puncture....

When the car went I kept the spare wheel (and the compressor) and sold it to a needy Touran owner, the compressor sits in my caravan...

I have a Yeti (170) on order, WITH a spare wheel, bet I never use it!!!

Oh yes you will..............because it's only a spacesaver.

Hi All

I've got the space saver wheel and higher boot floor and have been wondering about getting a compressor and gunk can from Halfords, putting spare wheel, storage sections etc in garage and gaining the extra 6" of boot depth. Your story has quickly convinced me that it's not worth doing. After all, the boot (especially with rear seats folded down) is quite big enough for my usage.

That reminds me: I've never tried taking out the rear seats to get even more space. Anyone done it? (No, being a traditional male I haven't looked in the manual which I'm sure will tell me how to do it!)

TJK

As I said before, the tyre already had over 15,000 miles on it. However, I would have been very annoyed if this had happened to a new tyre.

The funniest part of the story this morning is that I stopped to fix the tyre literally yards from an AA van. Just before I put the gunk in, the AA man came over to look because he said he had never seen it done before. He seemed impressed when it worked so well. If it did not work he said he would take the wheel on a member's car to a tyre repairer. Unfortunately, he did not mention that, or the fact that the tyre would be unusable, before I put in the gunk. In any event, our warranty breakdown cover is with the RAC.....................................

So lessons learned:

1) Try using the compressor on its own first to see if the tyre will hold enough pressure to get you to a repairer.

2) If not, and you are in a real hurry and/or the tyre is due for replacement soon anyway then use the gunk and compressor.

3) If you are not in a hurry and/or the tyre is fairly new, phone the RAC and ask them to take the tyre to a nearby repairer.

This could be a problem evenings and weekends, so you may have to use the gunk and compressor after all.

4) If the gunk and compressor do not work, you will need the RAC anyway.

5) If you are off-road, who knows?

6) If you have still to order your Yeti, get the space-saving spare option and live with the higher boot floor!

Hi All

I've got the space saver wheel and higher boot floor and have been wondering about getting a compressor and gunk can from Halfords, putting spare wheel, storage sections etc in garage and gaining the extra 6" of boot depth. Your story has quickly convinced me that it's not worth doing. After all, the boot (especially with rear seats folded down) is quite big enough for my usage.

That reminds me: I've never tried taking out the rear seats to get even more space. Anyone done it? (No, being a traditional male I haven't looked in the manual which I'm sure will tell me how to do it!)

TJK

I would still advise you to get the compressor. You can always inflate car tyre with a slow puncture and get to a tyre place. I've done it numerous times on my A2 when a wheel was totally flat after standing a few days. It is something I'll be buying pretty soon to keep in my Yeti next to the spare wheel.

Hi All

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That reminds me: I've never tried taking out the rear seats to get even more space. Anyone done it? (No, being a traditional male I haven't looked in the manual which I'm sure will tell me how to do it!)

TJK

Getting the seats out is very easy but it's worth having a look at the manual before you try. They are heavy though, you would not want to carry them too far.

Stewart

I would still advise you to get the compressor. You can always inflate car tyre with a slow puncture and get to a tyre place. I've done it numerous times on my A2 when a wheel was totally flat after standing a few days. It is something I'll be buying pretty soon to keep in my Yeti next to the spare wheel.

What compressor will you get? I have an old Halfords one that is bulky, awkward to unpack and pack up, and I hate the 'digital' setting dial too. I would like to get something better - perhaps faster too. This one takes an age to get any amount of air in. Be interested if you have researched these as thoroughly as you obviously did with the Yeti!

What compressor will you get? I have an old Halfords one that is bulky, awkward to unpack and pack up, and I hate the 'digital' setting dial too. I would like to get something better - perhaps faster too. This one takes an age to get any amount of air in. Be interested if you have researched these as thoroughly as you obviously did with the Yeti!

I have a great compressor which I bought from Halfords a few years ago, I think it is a Michelin one, but can't be bothered to go out into the cold and check it.

It is huge and round, and does not fit any car that I have had since the BMW's which had a large hidey hole in the back wheelarch area.

Is the Skoda compressor any good?

if so is there a place in SM's with the spare wheel to put it?

Mike

I recently bought a compressor from Halfords which fits nicely in the storage area adjacent to the spare wheel.

I looked at the circular shaped one but decided they were too large to stow under the floor.

Not tried it , hope I never have to, but it's there if I need it.

I have a great compressor which I bought from Halfords a few years ago, I think it is a Michelin one, but can't be bothered to go out into the cold and check it.

It is huge and round, and does not fit any car that I have had since the BMW's which had a large hidey hole in the back wheelarch area.

Is the Skoda compressor any good?

if so is there a place in SM's with the spare wheel to put it?

Mike

Mike my A2 had a standard VAG compressor that takes up very little space - it had VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda logos on it. And as far as I am aware there is a standard slot in the Yeti for this very compressor. Unless of course the foam around it only comes with cars sans a spare? I don't know. But I'm going to try and get this same one again. It was always up to the job and got the tyre full in a few minutes - albeit after a few very noisy minutes.

When/if my Yeti lands it will come with a compressor - but I'd already bought a s/h one off Ebay - yours for a pint and the postage Johann?

When/if my Yeti lands it will come with a compressor - but I'd already bought a s/h one off Ebay - yours for a pint and the postage Johann?

Deal done! Thanks Merlinman!!!!!!!!! Wow!

I'm driving from London to Edinburgh for Hogmanay this year... so might even miss out on the postage.

Call & collect?

Midway J23 and 24 M1

But I can easily post earlier if you wish?

Call & collect?

Midway J23 and 24 M1

But I can easily post earlier if you wish?

Spoke to the powers-that-be and a pick up is fine. I'd feel totally guilty about you mailing it. Thanks. It should be during the day of the 30th of December. That ok? If not we just do the mail thing and I will owe you something more than a pint!

30th Ok atm J !

Will let you know if i have my arrangements altered by SWMBO

30th Ok atm J !

Will let you know if i have my arrangements altered by SWMBO

Perfect. Thanks. I'm over the moon!

Perfect. Thanks. I'm over the moon!

Get a room ;+)

Forgot to post that I had another puncture in June this year (different tyre).

This time, I used the Skoda supplied compressor to get me to my tyre dealer a few miles away.

He repaired it for 12 pounds. No gunk used, although the generic can I bought says the tyre can be cleaned out and reused.

Incidentally still on the original (three) tyres after around 25,000 miles and they still have a bit of life in them yet.

Found a big nail through a completely flat front tyre this morning.

White stuff and compressor worked a treat but tyre dealer says the white stuff has ruined the tyre and I need a new one.

Must try the compressor first the next time. Although it had done over 15,000 miles, the tyre had a fair amount of life in it.

Should I replace it with the original Goodyear or a cheaper alternative?

I ordered a brand new 17" Dolomite alloy from Allams of Epsom on Wednesday, it was delivered at 10.30am Friday,cost £153.00 plus delivery. Local skoda dealer wanted £227.00.

New Dunlop fitted this morning, I'm now happy that I have a proper spare wheel and not reliant on the can of gunk that came with the Yeti. OK it does compromise a lot of boot space,

and you also need a wheel brace and jack,but peace of mind is more important to me.

I ordered a brand new 17" Dolomite alloy from Allams of Epsom on Wednesday, it was delivered at 10.30am Friday,cost £153.00 plus delivery. Local skoda dealer wanted £227.00.

New Dunlop fitted this morning, I'm now happy that I have a proper spare wheel and not reliant on the can of gunk that came with the Yeti. OK it does compromise a lot of boot space,

and you also need a wheel brace and jack,but peace of mind is more important to me.

Store it upright, tied to the fixing points, much better way of dealing with it. Can't use the parcel shelf though without cutting it