Fitting space saver.

shinybadrobot · 25th March 2012, 19:31

Several members have posted questions about fitting a space saver. I fitted one last week, so here is a simple guide...

If you buy space saver with the fitting kit, you get a long threaded bold with a wing nut type top, and metal cap and 3 large blocks of foam rubber about 3 inches along each side, one slimmer than the other 2. These stick onto the floor with the slimmer block closest to the rear of the car, for the wheel to rest onto.

Next feel with your fingers for a slight bump on the floor near where the centre of the wheel will be; where the fixing bolt will screw into. Cut the carpet at this spot. Underneath you should find a black plastic blanking cover (about the size of a 2p piece, slotted for a plain screw driver) that screws out revealing a threaded hole for the bolt. With the wheel resting (front down) on the foam blocks the wheel should be able to be screwed down nice and tight. Looking at the picture you can make out the marks my wheel made on them, so should give you an idea of their position

included are a big plastic bag to hold the regular wheel in and a cargo net to hold it all on place as you drive to quick fit (or where ever) You can see the bolt and cap in the attached JPG. I assume that if you don't have one, (you only have the wheel, without the rest of the kit) a visit to a hard wear store should allow you to source a suitable replacement. The foam blocks are crushable to make sure the wheel fit is snug.

Syx · 25th March 2012, 19:53

Interesting - I got the foam blocks and the fixing bolt but no wheel when I bought the car!

Kremmen · 26th March 2012, 06:22

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Originally Posted by Syx

Interesting - I got the foam blocks and the fixing bolt but no wheel when I bought the car!

Which presumably means the previous owner took just the wheel out and sold it

Syx · 26th March 2012, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Which presumably means the previous owner took just the wheel out and sold it

Bought it from a Honda dealer so my guess was either the same as yours or Honda took it out to put in another car.

Kremmen · 26th March 2012, 13:29

Strange.

When I got my second Civic it was easy to remove the foam pads and refit in the new one. Just got some new double sided sticky tape.

I did take measurements so I put the pads in the same place but I didn't keep them.

BDJW · 28th March 2012, 20:14

Does the space saver move around much if it's screwed down and on the form pads?

shinybadrobot · 28th March 2012, 20:34

Not at all, It is as tight as a tight thing. The foam blocks help by compressing, and pushing up. I guess that is what they are for.

BDJW · 28th March 2012, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinybadrobot

Not at all, It is as tight as a tight thing. The foam blocks help by compressing, and pushing up. I guess that is what they are for.

Sorry, I should have read my last post properly before I hit submit

I meant, does it move around much if it's not screwed down!?

Kremmen · 29th March 2012, 06:18

Citroen decided to just put the spare in a boot well on the C5 and it used to bounce around quite noticeably. I ended up wrapping the whole thing in a blanket to muffle it.

shinybadrobot · 29th March 2012, 08:59

Yes it does slide about a bit, from side to side. Also if you want to get paranoid in the event of a really bad accident it could fly out and cause injury, if not secured

grzes8203 · 1st April 2012, 18:11

Is it 15" or 16" spare wheel?

englishrick · 1st April 2012, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syx

Interesting - I got the foam blocks and the fixing bolt but no wheel when I bought the car!

You interested in selling them? Thanks

Syx · 1st April 2012, 18:23

Sorry mate - still on the lookout for a spare wheel to go in there!

Hullcivic1986 · 1st April 2012, 21:38

I just bought a second hand spacesaver with the long wing nut retaining bolt. No foam blocks or anything and its fixed down secure, not moving or bouncing around or anything so if anyone gets one dont think they are necessary.

englishrick · 1st April 2012, 21:59

I have one of these Integra Type R DC5 Space Saver Spare Wheel | eBay wheels as a spare, just need the fixing

civicnewbie · 4th June 2012, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinybadrobot

Several members have posted questions about fitting a space saver. I fitted one last week, so here is a simple guide...

If you buy space saver with the fitting kit, you get a long threaded bold with a wing nut type top, and metal cap and 3 large blocks of foam rubber about 3 inches along each side, one slimmer than the other 2. These stick onto the floor with the slimmer block closest to the rear of the car, for the wheel to rest onto.

Next feel with your fingers for a slight bump on the floor near where the centre of the wheel will be; where the fixing bolt will screw into. Cut the carpet at this spot. Underneath you should find a black plastic blanking cover (about the size of a 2p piece, slotted for a plain screw driver) that screws out revealing a threaded hole for the bolt. With the wheel resting (front down) on the foam blocks the wheel should be able to be screwed down nice and tight. Looking at the picture you can make out the marks my wheel made on them, so should give you an idea of their position

included are a big plastic bag to hold the regular wheel in and a cargo net to hold it all on place as you drive to quick fit (or where ever) You can see the bolt and cap in the attached JPG. I assume that if you don't have one, (you only have the wheel, without the rest of the kit) a visit to a hard wear store should allow you to source a suitable replacement. The foam blocks are crushable to make sure the wheel fit is snug.

Do you happen to know what the thread is and the length, I have the wheel but no fixing kit, can,the fixing kit be bought on its own?

Coordinator · 8th June 2012, 16:53

I did it a lot faster, bought a new wheel/tire at Honda, opened up the the boot, lifted up the cover, threw the wheel in and closed it again. Its already there and ready when i need it.

civicnewbie · 8th June 2012, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coordinator

I did it a lot faster, bought a new wheel/tire at Honda, opened up the the boot, lifted up the cover, threw the wheel in and closed it again. Its already there and ready when i need it.

Love it, that's what I did and there's so much stuff packed around it, tools etc that it does not move

Flipt · 6th October 2012, 18:33

Great how to! 2 minute job including placing the foam blocks and cutting a flap in the carpet for the bolt

pacurry · 29th January 2013, 10:33

Does anyone know an online site that sells the spare and fitting kit where the price is less the £150 I have seen !!!

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