A picture tells a thousand words ?I have had to use the space saver wheel today, however when inflated to the recommended pressure the tyre looks oddly out of shape. I only had to travel about a mile (very carefully) but surely this isn’t how it’s meant to be?
Vredestein space masterWhich space saver have you got?
Afternoon,Vredestein space master
It doesn't make any difference if you have 15, 16 or 17" wheels on your car, the space saver is still the correct size as the sidewalls are less deep the larger the wheel giving roughly the same circumference (hence why larger wheels give less comfort and a harder ride). Standard is 60 profile for 15's, 50 for 16's and 40 for 17's.Mine was already inflated by the previous owner and left like that. It proves it holds air but my issue is should I leave it inflated? I don't need it for my car because I have 16s on but as it is nearly 20 years old I didn't want to inflate/deflate it too much.
Thanks @A2Z, I never knew that. I assumed it was only for 15" wheels. I am going to deflate the tyre now but I will spray something on it first to protect it and it's elasticity.It doesn't make any difference if you have 15, 16 or 17" wheels on your car, the space saver is still the correct size as the sidewalls are less deep the larger the wheel giving roughly the same circumference (hence why larger wheels give less comfort and a harder ride). Standard is 60 profile for 15's, 50 for 16's and 40 for 17's ?
I know what you mean, constantly deflating and inflating an older tyre wouldn't be a great idea but i would have thought it should be fine to deflate it so it fits in your boot better, as designed, for if and when you need it again
When it was transferred to Project OEM I fully cleaned it and gave the walls plenty of rubber treatment to hopefully keep it safe and reliable should I need it again.
Evening,Did it go back to the same position as it started at? I don't think I'd use mine, it looks great all folded up, would seem a shame to sully it.
Sorry Tom, a bit of a completist, it looks good in the bootIf you're not going to ever use it do you want to sell it as Project 250 could do with one?
When you state “inflates as it should” do you mean it sits square on the rim? Like others mention mine is offset towards the outside of the rim?Yes i have tried, thankfully i didn't need to use it . It did the same as yours, i presumed the rubber had in some way deteriorated so have put that to one side in the not to be used pile. I obtained another and it inflates as it should.