Fkend Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Does anybody know where one can get spare wheels / kits for the XV? I really don't look forward to being trapped in the middle of no where without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I'm not sure Dogconker might know mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 the spare wheel and other bits are crazy money when I looked I got quoted £470 lucky for me I am now sorted out I can't believe they put a tin of gunk in a car that's designed to go off road crazy.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkend Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hi Dug, can you give any tips on how you got sorted and have you got a full size wheel and tyre on board without problem. Any help would be appreciated. Adrian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopMarque Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Having just joined I thought I would add my first post. I bought the spacesaver which I keep in the garage and put in the back when I go on a long journey. If I need all the boot space, I just drop a seat down! I decided not to buy the spacesaver boot kit as it was another £200+ and would reduce the boot size. Works well for me. The interesting thing is that the XV spacesaver is wider than most family saloon cars! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hi mate welcome to S.O.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkend Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 OK guys I have bought on eBay an unused Impreza WRX STi Newage 17" Space Saver wheel and tyre so hopefully I am fixed for all eventualities now. Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 welcome topmarque :-) I was lucky enough to find a braker's yard that had got a water damaged xv in and managed to do a deal on the wheels so I have a full spare set of which one is in the boot as spare wheel. the problem is that if you empty all the boot out the wheel well is not designed for a full size wheel and tyre so I just put it in the boot. you loose a lot of space that way but at least I have a spare wheel and not a tin of gunk. after a couple of weeks it started doing my head in so I had a re-think I thought as I don't use the boot that often, I would make a false floor, at least that way the wheel would be hid and I would have a flat floor to put things on kind a works fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 not too bad to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Would of been quite easy for Subaru to of made a steel spare fit in boot well. Think it should be a legal vehicle requirement ... Tyre puncture gunk can be useful quick fix but not going help you in all scenarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 the other problem is if you use gunk in tyre then I am LED to believe you can't get it repaired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 the other problem is if you use gunk in tyre then I am led to believe you can't get it repaired Still can be repaired but tyre shops hate the stuff as so messy & tyre fitters are not good cleaners so prefer push you a new tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkend Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Hi Dug now you have a surplus of XV original wheels would you be interested in selling one? Adrian.kendrick@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Hi Fkend As the images show, you will loose boot space with the spare tyre. I feel it as I have spare boots, rucksacks and climbing gear in the car, however my feelings are the same as yours. Why have a AWD car that can go anywhere and nobody can come and help you if you get stuck. The loss of space in my opinion is vast. Further to this it will cost £400 odd for the spare. In my opinion its worth the money to have the peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 agreed spare wheel is a must... at this point in time I am going to keep the full spare set, it gives me the spare I need also when my tyres are done a full new set go at also it gives me the option if these tyres are not good in winter months I can put a full set of winter tyres on if they are good I might split up and sell next year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkend Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Right I now have a full sized XV wheel and tyre and here is where I found it at Nippon Auto Spares, Derby, DE24 8AG, tel. 01332 293399, email sales@nipponautospares.com. These guys are most helpful and I received the next day. Now to see about mounting it without loosing too much interior space, will post photo when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 nice one, glad your sorted :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkend Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hi Dug Did you cut/trim the plastic panel at the back by the lock catch to allow the wheel to drop right into the well? What did you use to build up around the wheel, I am thinking of foam? Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Hi no I didn't, I removed everything from the boot and sat my full size wheel in to be honest the wheel well is slightly small for a full size wheel so it does not sit completely flat but close enough I then made some supports from tubing and placed them round the floor area this allowed me then to sit my original floor on top of them and the put in my rubber mat it's not the best job on the world but it gives me a flat boot again which is useable space. when it gets a bit warmer ( spring ) I will re do it properly I will use the tube supports but I am going to buy some mdf and cut the correct boot shape and make it look like a professional fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizmo Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have just ordered a new XV, and opted for the spare wheel kit (factory mod to floor) so car will not be here till May. Usefully, the dealer has paid half the cost (part of the deal package I negotiated), so happy with that. Had to buy a wheel and jack, etc for the Kia, and that cost best part of £200, but did not need to modify the boot floor. Does anyone know the law relating to spare wheels being firmly fixed in car (such as bolted to the floor), so it does not fly around in an accident? I was going to get a spare from a scrapper, but told nowhere in boot to mount it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Not sure about the law but certainly a good idea, one thing that is also very sensible which a lot of people don't do is fasten the rear seat belts when not in use. the seat belts are much stringer than the seat hinges and heavy thing in the boot hitting the seat backs at force can cause folding seats to fold, fastening the seat belts ensures that the seats can't fold and forces any loose items to the base of the seat. I would imagine its ok not to have it fixed, certainly I had a car once that just had it sat in a well and wasn't fixed, but don't quote me on legality. as far as I am aware the only physical things that police can check internal of the car are that the Battery is secured and that the washers are full, not seen anything about secure spare wheel. If you're going to drive about with a loose spare wheel then I'd certainly fasten the rear seat belts (the outer ones) so that each seat back is secured in its upright position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizmo Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Yes, I am not sure on the law on this. I ordered the car, and asked about a spare, expecting it to fit in the space where the plastic storage tray is, and that was when I was told it was only available with the factory modified boot. Ends up with the floor slightly higher, but flat all over, and with a bolt to hold wheel secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Factory wheel mod is no different to what guys are doing really as they do not use a modded boot deck, main difference is neater finish unless you really go to town on your home conversion To be honest it very easy strip boot so tyre low as possible then build up floor to suiite & use original floor covering. Also very easy fit a ring bolted to floor to secure wheel if can not find any suitable fixings for a ratchet strap. Half price at £200 from dealer not too bad but £400 is a joke for something that should be standard, could of easily dipped the boot to fit a purpose made but full size steel spare. Not too bad in the UK but if I was in France or Oz or Canada with just a can of gunk it could be a disaster :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 agreed simply do it your self dealer price is crazy I just built my floor up around the spare wheel using stiff cardboard tube, works fine as Dogconker has said fasten rear belts ( strange I have always done this on all my cars ) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizmo Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Oh well, order placed now, so job done. Have also been informed I will have to have the 2015 model, so well pleased with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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