CUPRA Leon Mk4.5 - Lack of Space Saver Wheel

[Loadmaster748]

This week I put down a holding deposit on a Mk4.5 CUPRA Leon 300 VZ3 and was disappointed to learn that CUPRA no longer supply a space saver wheel with their cars - at least not with this particular model. CUPRA are also unable to supply one for this car at this current time.

I do have a space saver in our Ateca which runs on 19" alloys as standard, so I'm wondering if I bought another of those it would be suitable - CUPRA are unable/unwilling to confirm this, however. Alternatively, has anyone managed to locate one elsewhere, non OEM?

It's not a deal breaker, but I do prefer to have one, albeit not a full size spare, available to use if needed. The Leon that I've put the deposit on does have a sub woofer in the boot so the wheel well is effectively non-existent, but I'm happy to carry it in a wheel bag in the boot, particularly for longer trips and when abroad.

 

[Railwayman]

This week I put down a holding deposit on a Mk5 CUPRA Leon 300 VZ3 and was disappointed to learn that CUPRA no longer supply a space saver wheel with their cars - at least not with this particular model. CUPRA are also unable to supply one for this car at this current time.

I do have a space saver in our Ateca which runs on 19" alloys as standard, so I'm wondering if I bought another of those it would be suitable - CUPRA are unable/unwilling to confirm this, however. Alternatively, has anyone managed to locate one elsewhere, non OEM?

It's not a deal breaker, but I do prefer to have one, albeit not a full size spare, available to use if needed. The Leon that I've put the deposit on does have a sub woofer in the boot so the wheel well is effectively non-existent, but I'm happy to carry it in a wheel bag in the boot, particularly for longer trips and when abroad.

Pretty sure the space savers are the same and I bought a used one on eBay at a good price from a wheel supplier. I agree with you that having one on a long journey is a good idea.

 

[Lucas90]

I've got a 2023 car with a space saver and subwoofer so you should be able to source one and make it fit. But mine is a vz2 one and I think the 300 vz3 has bigger front calipers..

Perhaps the space savers are too small and don't clear the front caliper. Not the end of the world you just have to swap for a back wheel if you got a flat at the front and put the spare on the rear. Probably why Cupra don't include one on that model.

The subwoofer should just lift out and the spare goes under it

 

[Lucas90]

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This place does new ones and tool kits if you need one. If it has a sub it should already have the threaded bolt to screw to the car. Otherwise you would need to source one

 

[Loadmaster748]

I've got a 2023 car with a space saver and subwoofer so you should be able to source one and make it fit. But mine is a vz2 one and I think the 300 vz3 has bigger front calipers..

Perhaps the space savers are too small and don't clear the front caliper. Not the end of the world you just have to swap for a back wheel if you got a flat at the front and put the spare on the rear. Probably why Cupra don't include one on that model.

The subwoofer should just lift out and the spare goes under itView attachment 49321

Useful info. thanks.

 

[tomek_olo]

Even Brembo models can have spacesaver. But in case of puncture on the front one has to first put the rear wheel at the front, and then the spacesaver at the rear.

 

[GlennM]

Anyone has a EAN number for a space saver wheel kit, including a car jack, wrench and the foam insert where you put these things in?
I can't order at The Wheel Shop, they don't ship outside UK.

 

[Loadmaster748]

Anyone has a EAN number for a space saver wheel kit, including a car jack, wrench and the foam insert where you put these things in?
I can't order at The Wheel Shop, they don't ship outside UK.

I very much doubt that you'll find a space saver to fit on the front without it coming into contact with the brake callipers. I have the identical car to yours and the company I bought it from said that it 'should' fit, which it does, but the inner part of the wheel very slightly scuffed the calliper when I tested it. It's okay on the rear of course, but if I need it on the front then some jiggery pokery will be required. It can also be used on the front for maintenance purposes without turning of course, for deep cleaning the standard wheels off the car, for example. something I do twice a year, so that's beneficial for me.

In fairness to them, Carnoisseur wouldn't confirm 100% that their wheel (Road Hero) would be suitable - I provided them with feedback afterwards and from now on they will confirm that it's not suitable on the front of our particular Leon models. I very much doubt if the Wheel Shop's offering would have been any different.

Road Hero Spare Wheel Kits | Carnoisseur

Stay prepared with Road Hero spare wheel kits – the ultimate emergency solution for cars without a spare. Includes space saver wheel & tools. Shop now for fast delivery!

www.carnoisseur.com

 

[GlennM]

I very much doubt that you'll find a space saver to fit on the front without it coming into contact with the brake callipers. I have the identical car to yours and the company I bought it from said that it 'should' fit, which it does, but the inner part of the wheel very slightly scuffed the calliper when I tested it. It's okay on the rear of course, but if I need it on the front then some jiggery pokery will be required. It can also be used on the front for maintenance purposes without turning of course, for deep cleaning the standard wheels off the car, for example. something I do twice a year, so that's beneficial for me.

In fairness to them, Carnoisseur wouldn't confirm 100% that their wheel (Road Hero) would be suitable - I provided them with feedback afterwards and from now on they will confirm that it's not suitable on the front of our particular Leon models. I very much doubt if the Wheel Shop's offering would have been any different.

Road Hero Spare Wheel Kits | Carnoisseur

Stay prepared with Road Hero spare wheel kits – the ultimate emergency solution for cars without a spare. Includes space saver wheel & tools. Shop now for fast delivery!

www.carnoisseur.com

If you have a flat tire on the front axle you can use a wheel from the rear and put the space saver on the rear axle

 

[Loadmaster748]

If you have a flat tire on the front axle you can use a wheel from the rear and put the space saver on the rear axle

Exactly, that's the plan, should I ever need to.