18 inch Spare Wheel

[m4ttn1]

Hi all,

I've just treated myself to my second car; a 2018 Seat Leon FR 1.4 TSI.

Very very happy with my purchase, however I would like a spare wheel for it, rather than one of these foam kits. I have read through previous threads from a couple of years ago but I'm yet to find a conclusive answer about what size spare I need for my car.

I have read that I could look for:
- mk3 Leon or mk7 golf 16 inch spare wheel and carrier (however I've also read that this might not fit due to the size on the brakes on the front of the vehicle?)
- or purchase a "18 inch space saver spare wheel + tool kit compatible with Seat Leon & Seat Leon FR/ST (2005-present day)" from the website the Wheelshop for £149.99 (available here: www.thewheelshop.co.uk/product/seat-leon-leon-fr-st-2005-present-day-18-space-saver-spare-wheel-tool-kit/ - although I don't think the tool kit would fit under the boot floor and inside the wheel well with the spare)
- or I could purchase an "18 inch space saver spare wheel kit suitable for Seat Leon / Leon FR/ST (2005-present)" from the website Spare Wheels For You (available here: https://sparewheelsforyou.co.uk/pro...-2005-present-18-space-saver-spare-wheel-kit/ - although again I don't think the tool kit would fit under the boot floor and inside the wheel well with the spare + the website has no reviews so I don't know if to trust it or not)

I'm hoping someone on here has said a similar experience and has managed to find the appropriate spare wheel for their MK3 Leon FR (specifically a 2018 1.4 TSI - idk if that makes a difference).

I appreciate you reading this wall of text, I look forward to your responses.
Cheers,
Matt

 

[SuperV8]

Hi, welcome.
A 16" spare from a Golf MK7 would fit fine. The 1.4 doesn't have huge brakes to worry about clearance.

That seems expensive. Personally I would be looking for a good second hand spare - there are loads on ebay. Just make sure the DOT date stamp isn't too old.

 

[m4ttn1]

Hi, welcome.
A 16" spare from a Golf MK7 would fit fine. The 1.4 doesn't have huge brakes to worry about clearance.

That seems expensive. Personally I would be looking for a good second hand spare - there are loads on ebay. Just make sure the DOT date stamp isn't too old.

Thanks for the reply, and the welcome - I think this will be a really helpful Forum to be a part of

I've attached a snip of a mk7 golf spare that comes with the carrier for the tool kit - would this be appropriate?

Many thanks

 

[grabania]

Do you have subwoofer there? If yes then you have to order 18" spare wheel as it will not fit in 16" wheel.

Here is photo from my 2017 hatchback.

 

[m4ttn1]

Do you have subwoofer there? If yes then you have to order 18" spare wheel as it will not fit in 16" wheel.

Here is photo from my 2017 hatchback.

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I don't have a subwoofer in their - just the empty well with the standard foam and inflator kit.

This is what I'm working with atm...

 

[grabania]

FYI the number of OEM styrofoam for Leon 3 hatchback is 5F0012109 and you can see it on my photo. Maybe it will help you finding correct and complete kit.

As long as you don't have Cupra with 340 or 370mm front brake disk then you don't have to worry about caliper size. 16" spare should work fine in your case.

 

[m4ttn1]

FYI the number of OEM styrofoam for Leon 3 hatchback is 5F0012109 and you can see it on my photo. Maybe it will help you finding correct and complete kit.

As long as you don't have Cupra with 340 or 370mm front brake disk then you don't have to worry about caliper size. 16" spare should work fine in your case.

Thanks for the info mate. I have found one option on ebay (image attached). Do you think this is worth buying or would I be better off with the one I found from Silverlake for £87.99?

I'm yet to find one with the styrofoam fitting round the outside of the wheel like yours on ebay...

 

[SuperV8]

I'd go for the Leon one - but check the DOT code for the date of the tyre manufacture.

 

[m4ttn1]

I'd go for the Leon one - but check the DOT code for the date of the tyre manufacture.

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Look at the zoomed in image on ebay that tyre is 48 05 (pretty old) so I think I'll steer clear of that particular example.

However, from looking closely at the tyre the size is 125/70 R16 - which happens to be the same as the VW one from Silverlake, and from googling it, the MK7 Golf se tdi bluemotion technology and MK3 Leon FR technology have the same size 312mm front rotors and 288mm rear rotors. So I might take a gamble on it, though before I do that I've been advised by a friend to ring a local scrap site / breakers yard to see if they have one knocking about...

Many thanks

 

[Mr Pig]

You don't have to use a space-saver. The ST will take a full-sized 18'' alloy wheel. We have one in my wife's car. Just buy a wheel off eBay, put a tyre on it and buy a jack kit and you're good. Unlike a space-saver you're not limited to 50mph, just swap the wheel and carry on as normal.

 

[m4ttn1]

You don't have to use a space-saver. The ST will take a full-sized 18'' alloy wheel. We have one in my wife's car. Just buy a wheel off eBay, put a tyre on it and buy a jack kit and you're good. Unlike a space-saver you're not limited to 50mph, just swap the wheel and carry on as normal.

I'll have to get my tape out and give it a measure. I've got an FR, and although the boot is exceptionally deep, I didn't think the actual wheel well was deep enough to fit a full sized alloy - but I'll have a look in the morning and report back.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[Mo_86]

You don't have to use a space-saver. The ST will take a full-sized 18'' alloy wheel. We have one in my wife's car. Just buy a wheel off eBay, put a tyre on it and buy a jack kit and you're good. Unlike a space-saver you're not limited to 50mph, just swap the wheel and carry on as normal.

That's good to hear, can you still use the lower boot level too?

 

[Mr Pig]

That's good to hear, can you still use the lower boot level too?

Yes. The boot floor sits on top of the wheel but it's not lifted up. I'll take a picture tomorrow.

I bought a badly kerbed alloy off eBay and refurbed it myself. It's not hard to do and the wheel was cheap.