Fitting Full Size Spare... there's room

[spacemannz]

As it sits, it’s a pretty good compromise. I’ll probably do same and just carry it for road trips... around town (99% of my trips) a space saver will do.
It’s a shame VW didn’t leave enough room for a Suzuka option even if they only supplied a space saver. That’s a missed opportunity for dealers to up-sell to a 5 wheel set.

[tigger73]

Yeah I'm happy with how the boot floor sits - it's on the high setting and only just sits a fraction higher at the boot lip than it "should" on the higher setting. You can still use the space underneath you just have to raise the floor to get to it.

The problem you have with Suzukas is they are 20x8.5 running 255/40 R20 so you these are 40mm wider than the 215's which barely fit (at a squeeze). I agree a deeper wheel well to be able to fit a standard size wheel would be nice. It's probably not even an issue in places like Europe where distance to the next town is a bit of non-issue.

I'm running the full-size spare wheel permanently as I really couldn't be bothered taking it in/out each time I go for a country trip.

[koolkat]

Had our Tig for 4 months now & the local dealer emphatically states that a full size spare will not fit in the appropriate space in the rear.

I also recall seeing a response - I think here - where a modification was made to slightly raise the height of the rear to accommodate the 'real' spare... but now I can't find it.

Will be doing some touring starting in June so would like to fix this issue if possible.

Anyone point me in the right direction, please...

[tigger73]

Yes I’ve done it. Fitted a stock Tiguan 17” wheel with 215/65R17 tyre and it almost sits flush at the higher boot setting.


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[Simonr23]

Tigger, I’m guessing it’s not possible to have an actual full-size spare for most of the tig models then (width issue?)

Allspace, I’m guessing is a flat out ‘no’ due to the 3rd row seats.

[tigger73]

I’m not sure what the boot floor looks like in the Allspace.

Are you going to need the 3rd row of seats when travelling? If not others have just put a full-size wheel in the boot.


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[koolkat]

Had our Tig for 4 months now & the local dealer emphatically states that a full size spare will not fit in the appropriate space in the rear.

I also recall seeing a response - I think here - where a modification was made to slightly raise the height of the rear to accommodate the 'real' spare... but now I can't find it.

Will be doing some touring starting in June so would like to fix this issue if possible.

Anyone point me in the right direction, please...

Thank you Sir, your quick response is most generous with information, appreciated.

[tigger73]

Thank you Sir, your quick response is most generous with information, appreciated.

Hopefully you can get something sorted for your trip. I haven't taken a good look at an Allspace boot so not sure what space you have available for fitting a full-size spare.

I got mine off gumtree but have also bought full-size spares from a wrecker previously also.

If you do get a solution post it back up here as it'll potentially be useful for others.

[MrSteve]

Has anyone tried to get a slightly narrower tire and wheel than the standard so it fits, but would be so much better than they really small spare ?

[tigger73]

Personally I don't think you would want to go narrower than the 215/65R17. Next size down is 205/70R17 but it's really not a very common size. I think you're better off sticking with the stock size and just living with the boot floor up a few mm.