FMC Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Can someone without the spare wheel option please take a pic of your spare wheel well in the boot so i can see what the polystyrene "boot tidy" looks like? Our car came with a spare wheel which we had originally ordered but i've decided i'll never use it, so i'm going to ditch it. I was planning on making my own polystyrene wheel well tidy, with designated slots for things like my umbrella, maybe a tyre inflator kit, and other "junk" that tends to build up in the boot However i'll resist doing a Blue Peter jobbie if the standard Ford polystyrene is suitable for my needs, i just need to know what it looks like before i go to Ford Parts to order one Cheers :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Sounds interesting, why dont you want a spare though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMC Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Sounds interesting, why dont you want a spare though? Cos i'll be too lazy to fit it, should the need ever arise. That's what AA membership is for lol And can anyone seriously say they'd want to get their hands filthy and frozen changing a flat in this weather? And what if it's dark too? And with a boot full of shopping? And i hate seeing a spare wheel that's been used - usually all filthy dirty! So it'll be nice for the next owner to see a shiny, new, unused spare and jack when they buy it (already thinking that far ahead, sad, i know :P) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Cos i'll be too lazy to fit it, should the need ever arise. That's what AA membership is for lol And can anyone seriously say they'd want to get their hands filthy and frozen changing a flat in this weather? And what if it's dark too? And with a boot full of shopping? And i hate seeing a spare wheel that's been used - usually all filthy dirty! So it'll be nice for the next owner to see a shiny, new, unused spare and jack when they buy it (already thinking that far ahead, sad, i know :P) :) what size wheels you got? i may be interested in buying it lol spent the last few days trying to get a new alloy Trust me it aint quick! and my cars off the road till i get one, will never buy a car without a spare again!!! PS: ill get some photos later for you... i need the camera ot take photos of the pot hole that destroyed my wheel lol so wont be any bother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Cos i'll be too lazy to fit it, should the need ever arise. That's what AA membership is for lol And can anyone seriously say they'd want to get their hands filthy and frozen changing a flat in this weather? And what if it's dark too? And with a boot full of shopping? And i hate seeing a spare wheel that's been used - usually all filthy dirty! So it'll be nice for the next owner to see a shiny, new, unused spare and jack when they buy it (already thinking that far ahead, sad, i know :P) :) But surely when you call the AA they will need for you to have a spare? Otherwise you'll end up getting trailered to a ford dealership of kwikfit or the like... I agree changing a wheel is a pain, especially at -20C with 10 foot of snow in the middle of the night, in the dark, in a blizzard, with a boot full of shopping. But I can easily forsee a scenario in which you dearly regret ditching the spare... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMC Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 But surely when you call the AA they will need for you to have a spare? Otherwise you'll end up getting trailered to a ford dealership of kwikfit or the like...I agree changing a wheel is a pain, especially at -20C with 10 foot of snow in the middle of the night, in the dark, in a blizzard, with a boot full of shopping. But I can easily forsee a scenario in which you dearly regret ditching the spare... Never had a spare wheel in my last car - never needed it. Same as anyone with a Fiesta who didn't opt for the spare. I'll stick an inflator kit in the boot, and if i am ever unfortunate enough to rip the sidewall (therefore meaning the tyre mousse cannot repair it), then a trip to a tyre dealer courtesy of the AA, will of course be necessary :) Oh, and it's not for sale sorry :( (if i ever change my mind, i'll let you know) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Never had a spare wheel in my last car - never needed it. Same as anyone with a Fiesta who didn't opt for the spare. I'll stick an inflator kit in the boot, and if i am ever unfortunate enough to rip the sidewall (therefore meaning the tyre mousse cannot repair it), then a trip to a tyre dealer courtesy of the AA, will of course be necessary :) Oh, and it's not for sale sorry :( (if i ever change my mind, i'll let you know) Cheers Fair enough FMC, you had better just hope you dont rip the sidewall at night when the tyre dealers are closed. On the topic of spare wheels, I have heard that you must not use alloy wheel nuts for steel wheels (ie the spare). Is this true? If so I have no other nuts available to use!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMC Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Fair enough FMC, you had better just hope you dont rip the sidewall at night when the tyre dealers are closed. On the topic of spare wheels, I have heard that you must not use alloy wheel nuts for steel wheels (ie the spare). Is this true? If so I have no other nuts available to use!! lol - AA work 24h though, so i won't worry :P It is safe to use alloy nuts on a steel wheel, on a temporary basis, and under the maximum advised speed (i.e. 50mph or whatever). It's steel nuts on an alloy wheel that you should never use ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 lol - AA work 24h though, so i won't worry :PIt is safe to use alloy nuts on a steel wheel, on a temporary basis, and under the maximum advised speed (i.e. 50mph or whatever). It's steel nuts on an alloy wheel that you should never use ;) Cheers FMC - Good info :) In regard to the space either side of the boot, I believe that these areas are used to store fire extinguishers in countries where it is a legal requirement, so there may be some straps available for these areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatty36 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Cos i'll be too lazy to fit it, should the need ever arise. That's what AA membership is for lol And can anyone seriously say they'd want to get their hands filthy and frozen changing a flat in this weather? And what if it's dark too? And with a boot full of shopping? And i hate seeing a spare wheel that's been used - usually all filthy dirty! So it'll be nice for the next owner to see a shiny, new, unused spare and jack when they buy it (already thinking that far ahead, sad, i know :P) :) Id be very interested in buying it off you if you would sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMC Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Id be very interested in buying it off you if you would sell it? Sorry i won't be selling it :( If you really want one i believe all the bits and pieces can be bought from ford parts - but i'm not sure if there is a welded catch in the well which the tether is boted into? I know that Focus STs without spare wheels didn't have this. It's important to bolt the tether in to secure the wheel so it doesn't become a missile in the event of a crash :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liametc Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hey, I've not got the wheel and have used the standard kit to fit all the various cleaning stuff for the car in the well!!! I'll try to get a pic today, I'm not that fussed about the wheel either as it's highly unlikely that the gf will change it!!! I do agree a new tyre once the tyre mousse has been used it prob a pain in the !Removed! but hey ho!!! Enjoying it FMC??? I sold a tdci ZS in white on saturday and was loving the light up gear knob and scuff plates on it!!! the gearknob is now on my list of things to buy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMC Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hey, I've not got the wheel and have used the standard kit to fit all the various cleaning stuff for the car in the well!!! I'll try to get a pic today, I'm not that fussed about the wheel either as it's highly unlikely that the gf will change it!!! I do agree a new tyre once the tyre mousse has been used it prob a pain in the !Removed! but hey ho!!! Enjoying it FMC??? I sold a tdci ZS in white on saturday and was loving the light up gear knob and scuff plates on it!!! the gearknob is now on my list of things to buy... Not done many miles in it so far but it's so far, so good! Wish i'd gone for that interior pack 2 with the light up gearknob and sills <_< As for the tyre mousse, there are types that can be washed out so the tyre can be reused - trhe standard Ford one is a permanent one i believe (i had one in a Continental® bag in my ST, which makes the tyre unusable if deployed). I used to keep cans of Holts Tyre Weld from Halfords in the boot in case of a puncture, which can be washed out afterwards saving the tyre, which i'll transfer to the Fiesta now ;) Get that pic up of your weel tidy please! Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ecc Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'll get a picture for you later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMC Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'll get a picture for you later Cheers fella :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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