Hi all,

 

I recently bought a 2019 Octavia VRS estate and am looking to replace the 'puncture repair kit' with a spare wheel and associated insert/tools. Would the following combination be correct/sensible? 

 

https://www.theskodashop.co.uk/products/skoda-octavia-mark-3-vrs-spare-wheel-tool-kit-5e0093860a

https://www.thewheelshop.co.uk/product/skoda-octavia-vrs-iii-l-k-18-space-saver-spare-wheel/

 

It looks like the Skoda insert and tools set includes the bit to actually clamp the wheel down? With the current insert removed my boot floor looks like this, and I'm hoping his can attach OK in the centre?

 

 

Thanks.

The skoda-parts.com website shows the following seven OEM part numbers for the 125/70R18 3.5Jx18 ET25.5 5/112 57.1 space saver spare wheel...which might help searching for one online.

 

57A601011A 57A601011B 57A601011E 5E0601011C 5E0601011D 5E3601011B 5E3601011L

https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e3601011l-spare-wheel-skoda-42126.html

 

Edited 7 January, 20251 yr by Carlston

Thanks for your reply @Carlston. Only just spotted this. That wheel is more expensive than the one I link to but your site does have the kit cheaper.

Hi @Ultrasonic 

That wheelshop link you provided is for the wheel ONLY without tool kit, they do also sell a wheel with a tool kit.  I was about to purchase the wheel with tool kit from wheelshop but was put off by their wording  "PLEASE NOTE: Images are for illustration purpose only and actual products may vary from those illustrated." so I looked elsewhere . . . . . and very glad I did.

 

I found this eBay item https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395842598487 and was extremely pleased.  The price was GBP149 including delivery and although they quote approx 3 days for delivery it actually arrived NEXT working day, well packaged and protected.  Also even though they described it as 'used' the items that arrived where all BRAND NEW quality (in fact I would say they ARE brand new).  It came with the wheel and tyre, and the tool kit consisting of a BRAND NEW BOXED scissor jack with a jack ratchet, and wheelnut bar with wheelnut sockets for four different sizes, and a protective bag, 

 

I decided to not waste precious space using an OEM style polystyrene insert, so I simply removed the OEM repair kit polystyrene to store safe in my loft, this new wheel/tyre//tool kit then fitted perfectly into my 2023 Octavia Estate VRS wheel well. I installed the SpaceSaver 18" wheel face-down which meant I was able to  to safely store ALL of the jack and new tools that came with the kit, and the OEM tow adapter, and the security wheelnut key, plus my own items such as tow-strop, hazard triangle, yellow jacket, jump leads etc etc inside the wheel rim.  Use an old towel to wrap items that might rattle. I have kept the original OEM repair liquid and air pump etc in the rear side storage area.

 

YES, I have test fitted this SpaceSaver 18" wheel to my 2023 Octavia VRS which has 19" rims and can confirm that this wheel kit does clear the brake calipers without any problems.

 

One thing I will mention is that because I removed original polystyrene packing it left the boot cover board a little soft/flexible which I resolved very easily by fitting a 150mm length of wood across the width of the wheel well.  Now the boot floor is super stable and supported.   

 

Have a peep at the two photos '1_BEFORE_OEM repair kit.jpg' and '2_AFTER_with Spare Wheel and tool kit.jpg'.

 

I am extremely pleased with my purchase. especially as I have EVERYTHING needed for less than GPB150