MK8 ST Line spare wheel

[robbyvrs]

Hi

I've just picked up a new shape ST Line with the 18" alloys and the gunk instead of a spare wheel.

Looking on eBay for a spare wheel kit most Fiesta ones are listed for previous years and have a 175/65/14 tyre.

Would this be ok and will the tools (jack/ brace) be suitable for the MK8 and will the foam holder fit?

 

Thanks

[lst]

Looking at the 'build and price' on fords website, the 14" spare is the option for the fiesta, looking on eBay, most are all 15" - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENIUINE-FORD-FIESTA-MK9-2017-ONWARDS-SPACE-SAVER-15-SPARE-WHEEL-JACK-KIT/162570986598

which would be correct?

[robbyvrs]

I ended up buying a full kit for £45 off eBay locally so saved on postage

175/65/14 tyre on steel rim, jack, brace, foam holder, screw clamp all brand new/ unused

The space saver although being 1" bigger has a slightly lower tyre profile so would equal the 14" wheel/ tyre. The space saver tyres are only 2-3mm tread as they are supposed to be changed back after 50 miles of temp use where the 14" has the full 7-8mm tread so will last longer.

The only thing that worries me is the wheel nuts don't look as though they're a snug fit as the holes are tapered out slightly where on the alloy they taper inwards?

[isetta]

on my previous fiesta 2007 mk6.5 the wheel nuts were designed to fit alloy and steel. there was a shoulder and washer on the nut which held an allow wheel on. the bottom of the nut held the steel wheel on. But annoyingly with the steel wheel on I could hear the captive washers rattling on the nuts.  That was a good deal £45 for the whole lot.