Hi all,

 

..judging by the condition of the roads hereabouts I am thinking it may be a good idea to get a spare wheel kit.

 

Any suggestions as to a likely cost and the best place to get one.

 

(I assume I will need wheel, jack, boot inserts...2015 - 1.4 L&K).

 

Many thanks for any replies,

 

Edited 21 March, 20188 yr by Stubod

Funnily enough I just checked mine. The space saver is a decent size a 195 wide tyre. Think you can get them on ebay as a full kit with the jack and the foam insert. The 4wd model may be different from the 2 wd version.

 

Good luck.

 

There is no difference between 2wd and 4wd spare wheel.

However the various boxes and how the tools are stored around the spare can vary depending on year and spec.

Do NOT be tempted to buy certain kits sold on Ebay that have an ultra-narrow spare. Although they state they are suitable they are not Type Approved for use on a Yeti and don't have the correct weight designation for the Yeti.

Remember you reduce the boot space by about 25% by fitting a spare wheel. Okay if boot space not important to you but you severely limit space for suitcases etc. Also changing a wheel by the roadside is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Best to call AA or whoever. AA now carry universal spare wheels that will get you to a tyre centre.

And quite often even if you have a spare, you can't get the punctured wheel off. Happened twice to my wifes car. The alloy wheels corrode to the steel hubs and you need  a heavy mallet or breaker bar to break the "joint". After the first time, I had them all off at home, put some copperslip where they corrode together, and still couldn't get the wheel off next time it happened.

 

28 minutes ago, kenfowler3966 said:

And quite often even if you have a spare, you can't get the punctured wheel off. Happened twice to my wifes car. The alloy wheels corrode to the steel hubs and you need  a heavy mallet or breaker bar to break the "joint". After the first time, I had them all off at home, put some copperslip where they corrode together, and still couldn't get the wheel off next time it happened.

 

And you get covered in filthy gunge!

Hi all and thanks for the replies. To be honest I can't remember the last time I had to change a wheel myself. Just that the roads around here are like a 3rd world country at the mo and I can't see the councils doing anything about them anytime soon.

I have seen one on ebay, but noted LanniG's advice so I will stay clear.  I may just get a spare and a jack and keep them in the garage and only use on "long" trips...

 

again ta for all the replies

 

Stu

The locking wheel nut on my Octy Scout sheared whilst the garage was replacing the brake pads and discs. 

 

I have a spare wheel, and would always call recovery for either them  to fit it or convey me to destination or garage.

 

Just not worth the risk of changing a wheel at the side of the road nowadays. 

Wouldnt be without a spare, only time I had to use it was here in the Lake District with no Mobile signal and miles from anywhere.

1 hour ago, rarrar said:

Wouldnt be without a spare, only time I had to use it was here in the Lake District with no Mobile signal and miles from anywhere.

It's all a percentage game!

Loss of about 25% of bootspace etc. versus more assurance in the highly unlikely event you have a puncture you can't repair with gunk in some inaccessible place.

You pays your money and takes your choice.

On 3/21/2018 at 22:29, kenfowler3966 said:

There is no difference between 2wd and 4wd spare wheel.

However the various boxes and how the tools are stored around the spare can vary depending on year and spec.

I recall purchasing the spare wheel kit from my local dealer - Rainworth's.

 

I had a 2WD 110 BHP TDi at the time and when switching to my current 140 BHP 4WD TDi I had planned to simply swop over the spare wheel kit. The parts manager however told me (and showed me the part numbers) that the 2 kits differed. I understand it was only the jack which had a higher load rating for the 4WD model.

 

I ended up swopping over the spare wheel kit (floor / various polystyrene boxes etc) and ordering a new jack.

 

I've used the spare wheel on one occasion and wouldn't wish to own a car without a spare.

The spare wheel certainly leads to a big drop in boot space, but I have a roof-box when holiday time comes around

Last year we drove our Yeti in one day from Vannes, in Brittany, to catch our Eurotunnel train at 18.00 so had to "press on". Good to have had the option of fitting the spare wheel if it had been necessary - waiting for roadside assistance would have resulted in a missed train. Sorry to read of the reluctance of some (above) to change a wheel - of course it has to be in a safe place. Is it SO hard for folks to do?

 

Handy hint:- buy a short piece of studding to hang replacement wheel on whilst starting the wheel bolts. 

 

Fabia ať old pits in Reims - sàme reason for a spare. 

1 hour ago, awfabia said:

Last year we drove our Yeti in one day from Vannes, in Brittany, to catch our Eurotunnel train at 18.00 so had to "press on". Good to have had the option of fitting the spare wheel if it had been necessary - waiting for roadside assistance would have resulted in a missed train. Sorry to read of the reluctance of some (above) to change a wheel - of course it has to be in a safe place. Is it SO hard for folks to do?

 

Handy hint:- buy a short piece of studding to hang replacement wheel on whilst starting the wheel bolts. 

 

Fabia ať old pits in Reims - sàme reason for a spare. 

As I said it's a percentage game. No, it's not too hard to change a wheel, I change all 4 twice a year from summer to winter and vice versa but in a nice safe driveway. I carry a simple on wheel repair kit so in a complete emergency can deal with normal punctures - though not those in sidewalls of course.

On 3/22/2018 at 14:51, Stubod said:

Hi all and thanks for the replies. To be honest I can't remember the last time I had to change a wheel myself. Just that the roads around here are like a 3rd world country at the mo and I can't see the councils doing anything about them anytime soon.

I have seen one on ebay, but noted LanniG's advice so I will stay clear.  I may just get a spare and a jack and keep them in the garage and only use on "long" trips...

 

again ta for all the replies

 

Stu

Not everything on eBay is to be avoided

 

I suspect this should suffice for your needs: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Skoda-Yeti-4wd-spare-wheel-kit-Tool-Kit-False-Floor-/232706345166?clk_rvr_id=1477217311291&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=twenga&utm_campaign=twenga&utm_param=eyJlcyI6MCwicyI6OTcyMDIzNywiY2kiOiIwMzUyMWFmZWYwNjljODg5YWQ5MDlmNzk4MzQ3MmY2MSIsImkiOiIyMzI3MDYzNDUxNjYiLCJ0cyI6MTUyMTkyMTEzNiwidiI6Mywic28iOjE1MDAsImMiOjE3OTY4MX0%3D&rmvSB=true

On 3/21/2018 at 22:47, Llanigraham said:

Do NOT be tempted to buy certain kits sold on Ebay that have an ultra-narrow spare. Although they state they are suitable they are not Type Approved for use on a Yeti and don't have the correct weight designation for the Yeti.

This is the type of spare to be avoided - not type approved for the Yeti: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SKODA-2009-2018-SPACE-SAVER-SPARE/dp/B077P4LXZK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_263_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EA5Q7FX1CWRHQRGS790W

On 23/03/2018 at 21:13, awfabia said:

....Sorry to read of the reluctance of some (above) to change a wheel - of course it has to be in a safe place. Is it SO hard for folks to do? 

 

 

I'm sure you would make allowances for those of us of mature-plus years. 

 

We have changed many wheels at the roadside in those days when tyre trouble was expected and frequent.  No longer young and not quite as supple, we are advised to avoid stress and strain so, where possible, we let the friendly young technician from the AA, RAC, Green Flag etc do the job. 

 

If that isn't possible, even m'lady could still manage (once upon a time, she serviced her own car and even did a de-coke (if you remember what that was) under light supervision).  She would, however, take it gently and might need a little time after to catch her breath

Edited 7 April, 20188 yr by Brijo
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I have a 2wd 2litre yeti outdoor 2017- It came without a spare wheel and all the kits to purchase seem to be 16 inch and the wheels on my toy are 17 inch. I have visions of a lop sided car. Am I paranoid.

Yes you are.
The 16" wheel is fitted with a "higher" tyre than the 17" so overall the diameter of the wheel and tyre is almost the same.
Don't worry about it!

Hi Kitkirk and welcome.

 

16" spare wheel (with higher profile tyre than the car's 17" tyres) is standard issue.

As Graham has said, nothing to worry about.

Enjoy your toy!

My 2016 1.2 DSG Yeti came with out spare wheel only 'repair kit'. Over weekend managed to get a new full size alloy wheel and new tyre from a former owner of a Yeti. Has anyone come accross a lift up cover for full size spare wheel or is DIY job?. The chap I bought it off gave me a bracket to fit wheel standing upright but it means that I have to remove the boot cover that is attached to tailgate.
Robert

The wheel lays flat,  not upright and the tailgate does not need to be altered.

The standard cover has enough slack to fit over the normal tyre as that is where it has to go if you have a puncture. It comes with useful boxes to fit around the tyre but these will not be as tall as a 17" wide tyre.

The standard spare is actually full size anyway, just matches a car with the 16" wheels used elsewhere in the world where there is less obsession with low profile tyres and larger wheel sizes.

I have my eye on one of these kits.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Yeti-4wd-spare-wheel-kit-Tool-Kit-False-Floor-Genuine-Skoda-Accessory/263132714614?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

On 23/03/2018 at 21:13, awfabia said:

Last year we drove our Yeti in one day from Vannes, in Brittany, to catch our Eurotunnel train at 18.00 so had to "press on". Good to have had the option of fitting the spare wheel if it had been necessary - waiting for roadside assistance would have resulted in a missed train. Sorry to read of the reluctance of some (above) to change a wheel - of course it has to be in a safe place. Is it SO hard for folks to do?

 

Handy hint:- buy a short piece of studding to hang replacement wheel on whilst starting the wheel bolts. 

 

Fabia ať old pits in Reims - sàme reason for a spare. 

 

Re. the mention of "a short piece of studding" see here for a thread going back to 2011.  The trouble is the place on Ebay that I bought a pair from is no longer there. But a bit more Googling might uncover the things we speak of ... if I find anything i'll come back.

 

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/216472-wheel-nut-guide-pin-rod-thingy/