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Space saver correct size?

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#1 ·
Could someone please confirm that the correct tyre size for the space saver is T125/85 R16.

And that it is the same for cars with 16" and 17" alloys.

Mine was missing when I bought the car and Citroen have confirmed it had one when new. The garage (non-Citroen, but still a main dealer) are supplying one tomorrow and I want to make sure it's correct to avoid being fobbed off!

Thanks in advance, Mike.
 
#2 ·
As far as I know, the standard road wheels for the various models all have the same tyre circumference, close to 2000 mm.
The spacesaver you refer to gives a tyre circumference of 1944 mm - about 2.8 % smaller - so should be acceptable for all models. (Although the tyre inflation monitor might flag up a warning because its method of operation apparently relies on average wheel rotation speeds being very similar.)

For further corroboration, an owner in 2016 reported that he purchased a space saver from ebay - the photograph seems to be for the same tyre dimensions you have given :
see https://www.cactusforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=991&p=7932#p7932
 
#4 ·
The space saver will probably have a different rolling circumstance - as it's limited to 50mph and short term use it's not an issue.

We had to use the space saver on our DS4 a few years ago, it has a much smaller rolling circumference than the standard 18" wheels which meant the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree as the car thinks that wheel is spinning faster and it cant be controlled by the ABS/ ESP/ ASR sensor - it can't slow it down so the whole lot faults; it all resets when the proper wheel is back on.
 
#6 ·
Brilliant, thanks for the replies. Lets see what the garage provide me with.

Impressed with the car so far....coming from a DS3 115 eHDi into this. It's not as 'nippy' but we knew that. Its Flair but with all the extras. Leather, panoramic roof and parking pack. Was a demo originally which explains it.

Thank's again.
 
#13 ·
Hi all

I am still trying to work out what size spare to get. Would the stud sizes be compatible with the Peugeot 4 stud wheels or an older C4 wheel. I am thinking of the ones in the eBay listings below as I would like the wheel tool tidy as well. Can any one assist?

This one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-CITROEN-C4-15-FULL-SIZE-SPARE-WHEEL-AND-JACKING-KIT-195-65-15/222865118417?epid=1537399846&hash=item33e3cbd4d1:g:dUMAAOSwldRZ9fx2

Or this one

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-CITROEN-C4-FULL-SIZE-SPARE-WHEEL-KIT-195-65-R15-2004-2009/122744536889?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

Thanks!
 
#14 ·
Ok, so referring to the OP. That is the correct size space saver wheel, certainly if you are on 17" alloys. The garage supplied the correct spare but I did purchase the plastic retaining bolt from Citroen. It was less than £8.

It seems that if you are a diesel owner the space saver sits face up with the plastic crew/nut holding it in place. This is due to the Ad Blu tank. The tools are in a pouch with velcro that lives under the passenger seat.

Petrol owners with a spare should find that their space saver sits face down with the plastic mould in the centre to hold all the tools.

Hope this helps.

Mike.
 
#17 ·
I have removed the tractor sized front tyre I had a spare (Never used it yet) I stumped up £35 for a C4 Alloy (with a serviceable tyre with nail in :oops: ) from the net. Because of the adiblu tank for the diesel is fitted, I had to put small pieces of wood under my mat. Now it fits very neatly in there. Hood Car Vehicle Trunk Automotive exterior
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Old but unloved one.

Pretty much a straight replacement in case of puncture.
 

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I recently purchased a 16 plate 1.2turbo petrol 110 cactus and it only had a inflation kit in the boot.
after asking the dealer how much it would be for them to supply one i was quoted £250 for a space saver, I politely declined.

A little search on ebay and a couple of emails to the seller i purchased a 'full sized' spare wheel with jack and tool kit for £140. (free shipping and it came in one day! )

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-C4-CACTUS-2014-2019-16-FULL-SIZE-STEEL-SPARE-WHEEL-TYRE-TOOL-KIT-BOLTS/182239249710?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

it fits perfectly in the wheel well in the boot and you can even use the little plastic securing bolt that held the inflation kit in place.

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#20 ·
CactiBhoy said:
I have removed the tractor sized front tyre I had a spare (Never used it yet) I stumped up £35 for a C4 Alloy (with a serviceable tyre with nail in :oops: ) from the net. Because of the adiblu tank for the diesel is fitted, I had to put small pieces of wood under my mat. Now it fits very neatly in there.DSC_0653.JPG in DSC_0652.JPG down DSC_0650.JPG Old but unloved one.

Pretty much a straight replacement in case of puncture.
I did exactly as you. Thanks.
 
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