Space saver Cupra 2019

[JM65 MCC]

Just seeing if anyone else has one with there cupra, as today I got a flat went to change the tyre and was shocked to find that the space saver doesn't fit due to the disc breaks.

so had to wait 3 hours for a friend to get and bring me a replacement, so I'll be contacting my dealership to see if they can swap it out with one that would fit.

 

[Adrian300]

Generally speaking u should put spares on the rear. This would have solved problem by swapping rear onto the front and the spare on the rear.

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[JM65 MCC]

It was a rear tyre that I got the flat on and it wouldn't fit on either front or rear.

 

[Adrian300]

Oh right really! Havent actually tried mine.

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[Damo H]

Just seeing if anyone else has one with there cupra, as today I got a flat went to change the tyre and was shocked to find that the space saver doesn't fit due to the disc breaks.

so had to wait 3 hours for a friend to get and bring me a replacement, so I'll be contacting my dealership to see if they can swap it out with one that would fit.

Is this one you have bought from a dealer? Factory fitted? Or elsewhere? I bought an 18" from Seat

 

[Damo H]

Generally speaking u should put spares on the rear. This would have solved problem by swapping rear onto the front and the spare on the rear.

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According to the manual, has to on the rear of FWD Cupras to protect the diff. Although I think rear is always best anyway as less going on.

 

[JM65 MCC]

It was factory fitted, as far as I know, I didnt spec my car it was just one that was in stock at my local seat

 

[Bartek4]

hi,

I just finished checking mine just in case so I don't end up in a situation like you. and mine fits. I have a 2019 leon cupra 300 st with 19 inch alloys and space saver size is t125/70 r18 99m

 

[JM65 MCC]

hi,

I just finished checking mine just in case so I don't end up in a situation like you. and mine fits. I have a 2019 leon cupra 300 st with 19 inch alloys and space saver size is t125/70 r18 99m

I just checked what mine is and its T125/70 R16 96m

 

[LouG]

It was a rear tyre that I got the flat on and it wouldn't fit on either front or rear.

Perhaps someone at the dealership swapped it for some reason?

 

[Bartek4]

I just checked what mine is and its T125/70 R16 96m

mystery solved. your space saver rim size is to small

 

[Damo H]

I just checked what mine is and its T125/70 R16 96m

So they've given you a 16" space saver, should be an 18".

My last 280 came with space saver from factory that was 18". So its either a factory **** up or one that's been added/swapped last minute by dealer and cocked up.

 

[Kirky]

Cupra 2019 Should have come with the 18" space saver as standard. It's included in the spec of the car. Looks like some mishap has happened somewhere and a 16" has somehow ended up in your boot.

 

[robby71]

I have a 18" spacesaver + toolkit for sale in the classifieds

 

[rcwsr]

I've got a space saver in my 290, when I get chance I will have to check it fits and is the correct size. Good point about the diff on the front!

 

[cupra14]

According to the manual, has to on the rear of FWD Cupras to protect the diff.

I couldn't find that in the manual but maybe I'm looking at the wrong one or wrong place, so where please?

 

[Damo H]

I couldn't find that in the manual but maybe I'm looking at the wrong one or wrong place, so where please?

Depends on your manual. I know my 280's manual had it, see if I can find the previous post on it. The newer manuals just say to use it on the rear regardless.

 

[Damo H]

Edit - Just checked the 2018 manual, and it only refers to snow chains so nothing in the new Leon manual and I can't find an old Cupra Manual online.

Tried searching but have a feeling it was a thread linked to @theoldboy so it may of gone now. I remember the discussion on it and a picture of it.

Closest thing I can find is on this thread: https://forums.seatcupra.net/index.php?threads/brembo-sub8-brakes-vs-stock.428428/#post-4647641

 

[Adrian300]

Think regardless whether it states in manual or not its generally advised to put a spare on the rear. Even more so with a diff. Your front wheels are driving and steering so putting on the rear makes more sense anyway as they arent steering aswell.

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[Damo H]

Think regardless whether it states in manual or not its generally advised to put a spare on the rear. Even more so with a diff. Your front wheels are driving and steering so putting on the rear makes more sense anyway as they arent steering aswell.

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Yeah, but there was something about the effect of the spare wheel on the VAQ diff. Something along the lines of the mismatched rolling radius and weight triggering the diff even in a straight line. Potentially causing damage/excess wear and tear through over use.

Its winding me up that I can't find it.