Space Saver Wheel / Tyre as a Caravan Spare ?

Jonny Funnell
Jonny Funnell Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited February 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi all,

I have a Bailey Beachcomber 350 - 20 yr old van, I need to get a spare wheel - I would be interested on thoughts regarding use of a 'space saver' skinny wheel / tyre - for emergency use only ?

Thanks

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  • commeyras
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    edited February 2016 #2

    Wouldn't have thought this is a good idea for many reasons - weight, size.  Would it fit?  Best to bite the bullet and get a proper spare. The experts will be here soon.

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,146 ✭✭✭
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    edited February 2016 #3

    I agree with Comeyras. Get the real thing. Check the size and stud count and search around a few scrapyards.

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited February 2016 #4

    I wouldn't have thought that the Load Rating on a Space Saver would be suitable for the caravan.

  • Wildwood
    Wildwood Club Member Posts: 3,582 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited February 2016 #5

    As there is no advice I know of anywhere that I have seen I would play safe and get a proper spare. You can probably get one from a scrap yard.

  • Jonny Funnell
    Jonny Funnell Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited February 2016 #6

    Many thanks all for your adviceLaughing

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