Just finding my way round my new (to me) 2017 1.2TSi 110 SE Auto. Delivered last week just before 'lockdown'.

 

Swopped my 2010 Forester that was costing too much in repairs for a low milage ex. disabled reg. Yeti. 

Now working out how to fit homemade surround and false floor over spacesaver spare delivered yesterday. 

 

Dave-3rdLife 

 

(2nd life started in 1994 after heart attack and double bypass. 3rd life started 6 weeks ago after 2nd heart attack and angioplasty & stent, 3.6hrs after dialling 999. ) Life is Good!

Hope it’s the proper 195x60 16” spare wheel you’ve bought instead of the thin space saver type advertised by some unscrupulous sellers on eBay.

Instead of manufacturing  a heavy surround out of wood or similar if you check auction sites there are often the foam surrounds for sale.

Here is a complete kit and surround as an example..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Yeti-space-saver-spare-wheel-AND-kit/353270958931?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190606144518%26meid%3Daa904c11a071490e80ec13d18d78218b%26pid%3D101072%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D254761776904%26itm%3D353270958931%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2546172%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2546172.c101072.m2109

 

Hello welcome to the Skoda car forum club

On 13/11/2020 at 20:35, Kenny R said:

Hope it’s the proper 195x60 16” spare wheel you’ve bought instead of the thin space saver type advertised by some unscrupulous sellers on eBay.

Instead of manufacturing  a heavy surround out of wood or similar if you check auction sites there are often the foam surrounds for sale.

Here is a complete kit and surround as an example..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Yeti-space-saver-spare-wheel-AND-kit/353270958931?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190606144518%26meid%3Daa904c11a071490e80ec13d18d78218b%26pid%3D101072%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D254761776904%26itm%3D353270958931%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2546172%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2546172.c101072.m2109

 

Just seen this --- I sent the wrong wheel back last Monday!!! 

David

KennyR.

 

Aside from the lack of homologation what is it that you have against thinner space saver wheels from another VAG vehicle?

 

I note that the Ebay listing calls it a space saver.

 

I have all the volume under my variofloor filled with breakdown & survival equipment so wanted a slim space saver to carry on top for longer journeys.

 

I researched and sourced a 125/70/18" one as it has precisely the same rolling diameter, its load capacity is identical at 775kg and has a higher speed rating of 99M, I will only ever use it for emergency use, I carry a tire plug kit, a mushroom plug kit and also tyre foam & a footpump.

 

I realise that its not homologated but given its rolling diameter, load and speed ratings I am confident it would have been had they been minded to go along that route.

 

Is there something that I am unaware of?

1 minute ago, J.R. said:

Is there something that I am unaware of?

 

If it is not approved by Skoda, would your Insurance be happy with it's use??

It is not a consideration, I only have tiers risques, they will always pay out to any 3rd parties but not for damages to my vehicle under any circumstances.

 

I would not be looking to have any accidents whilst driving to a place of safety to either repair the puncture or replace the tyre.

Edited 20 November, 20205 yr by J.R.