Spare wheel

[Waggy]

Will a spare wheel from a 2006 s type 2.7d fit a 2014 xf 2.2d luxury ?

[Old Peter]

Welcome to the Club, Keith.

 

I think a visit to a friendly dealer might assist.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[Waggy]

Cheers Peter, but nearest dealer is a 60 mile round trip so I thought I might seek advice first.

  Thanks !

    Keith.

[Old Peter]

You did the right thing, Keith.

 

It all depends on the wheel sizes.  There are three wheel sizes that will fit  the S Type  --  there was a recent discussion on their compatibility with each other.

 

Whether they would fit different cars I do not know as other issues do come into play.   A proper spare wheel in the boot does give  more comfortable feeling.  Some member might have done it, though.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[Waggy]

Hi Peter, It is only one of those "get you home wheels" so I didn't know wether to keep it or not when I sell my S Type. As I have used it twice on the S Type and found it very handy.

  Cheers,

  Keith.

[Old Peter]

Hi Keith,

 

The "get you home wheel" is a space or weight saver, I suppose.  I had one on my x type, but have got a proper one on my s type with matching alloy rim.

 

While I have only had one puncture in the last 15 years, I do like the idea of a "proper" spare.

 

What have you got on your XF?

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[Waggy]

Hi Peter,

  I have only one of those blow up kits, no spare supplied from new, so was going to keep the space saver as an emergency backup.

  Cheers,

   Keith.

[Old Peter]

Hi Keith,

 

If it fits on the hub it should be OK as a get you home.  Those blow up kits do work on an ordinary or slow puncture, but on bad blow out are not to be rely used, so a spare, in my opinion, is essential.

 

It might be worth having a look on eBay or a a breakers site to see what is around.  Having a proper spare is a good selling point.

 

Regards,

 

Peter. 

[Waggy]

Ok Peter will take your advice and look for a "proper" spare.

  Thanks again,

    Regards,

      Keith.