Checking the car prior to the annual Warrent of Fitness (MOT) I found my space saver tire was perished and splitting. The tire has a date code 3205 which is 20 years ago in August 2005, the wheel was assembled March 06 so no surprises there.
The only time I have used the space saver was last year when I hit a pothole and destroyed the rear right with only 400Km on it, nearly brand new! I was out in the backblocks and it was a holiday weekend and no one had a replacement tire so I drove at 80km/h for several hours until I reached somewhere there was anew tire! I am very thankful that it got me there, but I don't want rely it if I need to in the future.






In New Zealand it appears that nobody imports replacement tires for space savers, small market I guess, but there are a number of secondhand spacesavers available, which I am considering as long as the tire date is fairly recent, ie less than 5 years old. X150s are relatively rarely avaiable to part out, so not having much luck finding one and then they would be at least 11-12 years old.
My question is which other later Jaguars have a spacesaver that would fit? the size is obvious, the stud pattern is also known but what about the offset? I have measured mine and it is + 9/10mm?
I have explored the forum, read all the posts etc and understand that there are the Red and Black space savers. Mine is a RED with a 135/80 R18 size.
Thanks

 

You don’t need a replacement wheel, just a 135/80 R18 tire.

 

Here’s an example in your country, you can probably find others, perhaps even local to you.

 

Thanks for info. This company is based in Germany so freight would be prohibitive and clicking on item goes nowhere.
For site review see: https://nz.trustpilot.com/review/www.reifendirekt.com
Not reccomended

 

Well that pretty much sucks. Funny nobody sells replacement spare tires there.
I can find it in stock at the local Discount Tire, within walking distance from my house (and since the subject is fresh in my mind, I should replace mine, considering it’s close to 20 years old now).
Maybe call some local tire shops and see if they can order it, and of course compare prices.

 

My local independent also operates a tyre shop and so far he has had no luck with his suppliers including Pirelli, who supplied the OEM space saver

 

Continental and Kumho are the brands I see most often when searching for that size here in the US.

 

Your spare tire has been sitting in your trunk protected from UV light and the weather. If it still holds air, why replace it?

If you don't already keep a 12 volt tire pump in your trunk that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket, use that money to buy one. It could save you from having to change a flat tire by pumping it up and get you to a repair shop.

 

Or you could get an LI battery powered tyre inflator, that way no strain on the battery or electrical system and no pesky lighter socket plug/cable, plenty of cheapies out there eg: https://www.ebay.com/itm/36477544482...3ABFBMoOjirIdm
I have one just like the one linked above, el cheapo Chinesium of course, but so far it has worked a treat.
Or else you could pay a bit more and get a quality brand name one such as Fanttik: https://fanttik.com/products/x8-apex-tire-inflator.
Probably still made in China though.
Just remember to charge it up from time to time (on mine it's a USB cable connection to my PC).

 

That’s great advice, and I do have a pump, as well as a tire plug repair kit, stuffed under the floor with my still good looking spare.
However, this doesn’t help the OP, whose spare appears to be splitting in the photos he posted.
He can’t be the first person in NZ looking to replace his spare.

 

Try contacting Tyroola in your country, as it appears they have the Kumho tire in stock in Australia. Don’t know about their international shipping charge.

 

on the other side of that argument:
My spare tire was sitting in my trunk for 13 years and had never been used. Installed after a flat, the side walls cracked and went flat 15 miles later.
Get a new tire. My new one is Continental.
wj

 

Bummer.

 

Mine is also cracked and split. Never used. I noticed it a few months ago when I replaced the battery and totally forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder!! ;-)

 

You're in really big trouble if your rubber is cracked and split!

 

Depends on your age. If your Depends are cracked and split, now you’ve got another sort of trouble.

 

My apologies ...

Age is a state of mind. If she doesn't mind, it doesn't matter! P

 

I also said "Never used". So I'm safe

 

and...your are running those balloons at 60 psi!
Wish they had inner tubes.
wj

 

Tyroola Nz replied
"Hi Geoff,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to ship these tyres to New Zealand. We understand this may be frustrating, especially given how hard this size is to find locally.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out.
Kind regards,
Nan"
Says it all?