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BossBob



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Sorry but my steel wheel with a 235 on it had a 50mph limit sticker on it.
Post #93562 27th Feb 2011 7:15 pm
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seagull1



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My steel rim with a 235 on has 50 mph sticker.

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Post #93564 27th Feb 2011 7:20 pm
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s7gpt



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my steel spare also had a 50mph sticker on it ( 236/65/17 ) freelander 2 SE black and beige - now sold
Post #93570 27th Feb 2011 7:29 pm
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dunroof



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Arn't you meant to put the sticker on the steering wheel to act as a speed reminder?
Post #93571 27th Feb 2011 7:32 pm
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Past master



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Mine too had a full-size tyre and yellow sticker (which I understand it's illegal to remove). Bought a cheap alloy on e-bay, fitted the spare to it and saved the cost of a new tyre. One of the original alloys is now my spare and the steel wheel given away to another forum member. Not giving you a full spare (or a jack) is down to cost saving and fuel consumption figures. Have you noticed that the motorway traffic officers' cars do not carry a spare? But then they can always phone up a mate to bring one out to them!
Post #93578 27th Feb 2011 8:03 pm
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russben



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But it is not really a space saver, the overall circumferance is the same be it a 17" or a 19" so we are only talking tyre width and only in some cases. As said before its penny pinching.


Agreed. I suppose if Landrover puts this size of wheel & tyre in the boot regardless of spec level and wheel size, then it saves more money by only having one spare wheel size for all Freel2's.[/quote] Poke it, Poke it, make it do it again!!

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TonyJ



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I suppose if we all want full size alloy wheels, then we should refuse to buy a new car without. Then the manufacturers would have to supply a proper spare if they were going to sell cars. I used to have a Mondeo that had a space saver wheel that had polystyrene pack to bring it up to the same height in the spare wheel well as a normal wheel. It amazes me, we are buying cars costing thousands 0f pounds and they are penny pinching on a spare wheel. Banging Head Remember there are never problems, just new challenges
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Warkman



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Its not penny pinching, its actually trying to reduce weight and therefore the Co2 emissions that are paid.
This in no different to any car manufacturer. All give you the option of paying more for a Full size spare, just like any other "extra" As they give you AA roadside service, then you can see teh logic in only giving you a can of quick repair or a space saver.
Everyone complains about paying an extra penny on the fuel, but want to carry round extra weight which effects your MPG.
I have paid for a full sized alloy, but that is my choice, rather like the DAB raido fitted...
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maffs



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Warkman wrote:
All give you the option of paying more for a Full size spare, just like any other "extra"

My original point was why have a tyre that is a mere 10mm narrower than standard. The space/weight saving argument doesn't wash with me especially when we are talking 10mm. In my opinion its down to mis-guided cost saving.

The extra cost of the slightly wider tyre could be placed on top of the price as another £10-£20 is insignificant to the paying public who have to pay a premium anyhow.
Post #94293 5th Mar 2011 8:57 pm
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