Ford space saver spare wheel

[AJC77]

Given our Ford Sierra running gear, is there any chance something like a Ford Focus space save spare would fit our cars?

I do not have a spare and the TVR space saver spares are rare-ish and expensive when they do come up for sale.

What are the basic stud/hub/offset values required?

[phillpot]

AJC77 said:

Given our Ford Sierra running gear, is there any chance something like a Ford Focus space save spare would fit our cars?

Yes, but will it fit in the boot? Original is a T125/70D15 95M tyre, overall inflated diameter of 540mm. it's a snug fit in the boot, you could struggle with anything even slightly larger?

AJC77 said:

I do not have a spare and the TVR space saver spares are rare-ish and expensive when they do come up for sale.

Tops I've seen is £25, I've paid £5 and been given one!

AJC77 said:

What are the basic stud/hub/offset values required?

4 stud, 108mm pcd. Ford have been using that since the late 50's right up till current models so should be a bit of choice. Wouldn't imagine offset comes into it with space savers?


One of the ex-TVR dealers had some in the PH classifieds a little while ago, bet they didn't sell them all but can't remember who?

James Agger possibly?


A quick flick through Ebay and it looks like vast majority are steel, TVR (Wolfrace) is of course an alloy wheel

Edited by phillpot on Sunday 5th July 07:19

[HvdWeerden]

I have an original TVR spare spare, but its in Holland....

[phillpot]

HvdWeerden said:

I have an original TVR spare spare , but its in Holland....

Is that "double Dutch"

[Deeman]

phillpot said:

Is that "double Dutch"

[AJC77]

Thanks phillpot.

The last one I was watching one the bay went for more than I expected, a lot more than I expected...


Hopefully the value of our cars are following suit :-)

If I can find a TVR Wolfrace item then happy days, otherwise I was thinking 15" Focus space saver, but I'll get some measurements now you've kindly given me them.

Edited by AJC77 on Sunday 5th July 10:01

[AJC77]

Focus space saver tyre size is T125/80/R15 95M.... which tends to make me think a slightly larger tyre overall?

[phillpot]

How much


Give James Agger a ring, nothing to lose?

[HvdWeerden]

phillpot said:

Is that "double Dutch"

No that's : reserve reservewiel :-)

[AJC77]

I've roughly calculated that the increase in wheel diameter is 25mm going from a 125/70/15 to a 125/80/15. Do we think it would still fit in the boot?

[magpies]

I have a Focus ST 16" alloy - ebay £25

[glenrobbo]

HvdWeerden said:

phillpot said:

Is that "double Dutch"

No that's : reserve reservewiel :-)

I think that translates as: "spare spare wheel".

Ignore them Han, your English is better than most of ours.

[AJC77]

magpies said:

I have a Focus ST 16" alloy - ebay £25

Perfect! Thanks magpies.

[Ragtop]

Right place, right time...



Keep looking!

[griff 200]

I'm sure I have one round the back of the w shop I'll check mon

[AJC77]

griff 200 said:

I'm sure I have one round the back of the w shop I'll check mon

Ooh yes please Richard :-)

[griff 200]

thought I had one or even two

[AJC77]

griff 200 said:

thought I had one or even two

Ha, could put one on both fronts and go for the Lotus Elise look!

[glenrobbo]

AJC77 said:

griff 200 said:

thought I had one or even two

Ha, could put one on both fronts and go for the Lotus Elise look!

Or the Eagle i-Thrust Hammerhead II look!

[phillpot]

Blimey, £257.98 worth of wheels!