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Nivek24

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spare wheel
« on: January 27, 2026, 04:33:45 PM »
Sure this as been asked before,
what wheels will fit the 2024 Crosstar, i was thinking on getting one.
A space saver if possible with steel rim.
Any of the earlier jazz wheels fit ok.
thanks


coldstart

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Re: spare wheel
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2026, 07:39:52 PM »
should you happen to have "season wheels" like we do in the higher regions of the continent, you could carry one of the "off-season"-wheels as a spare. (which of course wouldn't be a full replacement - neither would be a "space-saver-wheel" - but when in need, even the devil might eat "ersatz"flies) :D


Lord Voltermore

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Re: spare wheel
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2026, 12:08:58 PM »
IMO,although a spacesaver might suffice  it doesnt necessarily save that much space.  On one parameter  ,tread width, it may be 125 mm vs 185mm for a full sized  spare. You may only save  60mm/2" less height when its  laid down

A spacesaver is only suitable to limp  along at reduced speed.    A full sized spare would enable you to complete a longer journey at near full speed  and take a bit more time finding a suitable and convenient  tyre depot . And if the puncture is not repairable, take more time obtaining your choice of tyre rather than whatever they have in stock.   

   The one on the website at  £99 including tools looks a good option but note that it is second hand,although never used.  There is a thriving market in used spacesavers some of which may have sat in the boot of a car for many years and susceptible to age cracking. (particularly important as you would already be pushing your luck driving on a narrow wheel) Replacing this with a new spacesaver tyre is comparatively expensive. 

In your situation I would try to find a used Jazz alloy that is sold individually and cheap because of kerbing damage.  You could try advertisng your requirement for free  on one of the spares finder websites.

Or go the whole hog as I did. Obtain a full set of 4 wheels fitted with  decent all season winter legal tyres  .I fit these in the winter, original wheels in summer.  With a winter wheel or summer wheel used as a   less than ideal  but usable  temporary spare, like coldstart..  Sounds daft and expensive, but my winter set have been used on 2 cars so far and has saved me the cost of buying any new summer tyres. (and could eventually sell the set to someone like yourself  - sorry not yet )  Also means I can be legal in continental Europe in winter months.
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