What kind of spare wheel do I need in my car?
Click through to find out which brands and car models come with a spare wheel, space saver spare or a tyre inflation kit, and how much it’ll cost to add a spare if it’s an optional extra.
Why are spare tyres / spare wheels disappeared?
Why have spare tyres / spare wheels disappeared? There are several reasons why modern cars no longer come with a full-size spare wheel. The main reason is fairly simple – they are rarely used, so there are considerable savings to be made by not fitting them. The main three savings are cost, space and weight.
When did cars start to have spare wheels?
Compact space-saver spare wheels emerged in the 1980s as manufacturers looked to start saving money and weight in their cars. It was also becoming more common for cars to come with different-sized front and rear tyres and/or directional tyres, meaning that it was possible that a car could have four different tyres on four wheels!
Where can I get a spare Mazda 3 wheel?
So we are having to look for a spare wheel, there are a couple on Ebay, one the saver wheel with tool kit at £130 and a full size wheel with tool kit at £140. Any thoughts please on which way to go – car breakers, Ebay, dealership.
Can a Mazda 3 2007 fit a 2017 tyre?
They didn’t have a space saver but have sold me a complete Mazda spare wheel (loads of tread on the tyre) which fits correctly, apparently the Mazda 3 2007 model will fit the new 2017 model. Feeling hopeful now that our French trip will come off.
Click through to find out which brands and car models come with a spare wheel, space saver spare or a tyre inflation kit, and how much it’ll cost to add a spare if it’s an optional extra.
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