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Art
12-08-2001, 05:17 PM
Has anyone out there given serious consideration of modifying the space under the rear cargo area to accept a full size spare? I've never been a huge fan of donuts and have also heard some nasty things about them if not driven with care, such as damaging the bevel gear. Your thoughts and comments?

coastal
12-09-2001, 02:04 AM
I'm interested in knowing whats required to do so. I seem to recall reading elsewhere that it's a relatively easy adaptation, I think all you needed to do was to deflate a full size and it would be able to squeak in.

Any comments confirming or denying this?

jeffhuffman
01-01-2003, 12:30 AM
i'm in the process right now.i 'll let you know how it goes.

Art
01-01-2003, 01:29 AM
Jeff,  http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

By removing the black foam spacers in the cavity that the donut used to occupy, I was able to fit in a 17" full size spare. No other mods were necessary. Only problem was that I lost the use of that nifty little storage tray due to the width of the tire.  http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

sendwongy1
01-01-2003, 03:36 AM
Hey Art,

When you got your new wheels for your car, did you get a spare as well.  I am still trying to find the right wheels for my car but I have only thought of changing 4 wheels.  I have a full size spare but want to know if I do blow a tire (cause accidents do happen) on a set of 17" wheels and use a 16" spare will it affect the AWD system.

Thanks

Eugene

Hiro's XC
01-01-2003, 10:07 AM
You can use a 16" as long as the outside diameter is close. It should be as the 17" is a wider aspect but a lower profile thus giving the same or close outside diameter. I say close due to the fact that if your tires are real worn and you have a brand new spare there would be a different O.S.D. For a short time it would not be an issue.

Jason

Art
01-01-2003, 02:43 PM
Eugene, http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

I ordered the extra spare shortly after I discovered that 17" steel wheels with the same bolt pattern were not available for the XC. Consider yourself fortunate.

In terms of upgrading to larger wheels, Jason's comment about maintaining the O.D. and tread depth are correct. For me, it's just that feeling of reassurance I get knowing that I have an identical spare at my disposal.

Just my thoughts. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

jeffhuffman
01-01-2003, 02:51 PM
art;
thanks for the pic.my 16" tire fit great.never used that little grocery holder anyway.

XCscott
01-06-2003, 02:37 PM
Good day to all,

I firstly would like to thank everyone for posting all their "honest" commments about the XC. I have just ordered a new one here in Toronto, Canada and await it's birth to the house in late February. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

However, I want to really ask about tires. I had asked repeatedy about a winter tire option for my 2003 and was told by several people, including Volvo rep, that no tire is recommended for winter driving with the XC. Now I see that it is quite common and other fellow Canucks have a "Winter Tire Package" from their dealer. This makes me feel a bit ripped at some of the people I have talked to.

Secondly, regarding the "donut" speare. Has anyone every gotten the dealer to make the well modifications and provide the full-size spare? I only ask as I will be requesting the 5th tire to be provided as part of my bonus on delivery, but do you think I can get them to modify the well?

Thanks again for your feedback already provided on several concepts and hopefully in advance for some responses to this post.

Scott

Art
01-06-2003, 02:55 PM
Hey Scott! Congratulations! Glad to have another fellow Canuck on board! http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Many of the members here have managed fine with the stock Scorpians. Judging by the weather many folks out in the eastern neck of the woods have been receiving, it's probably not a bad idea to go with winter boots on all four corners.
Most of the XCer's I've seen out here in Alberta seem to opt for the dealer offered Nordfrosts mounted on steel wheels.

Having your own dealer modify the spare compartment shouldn't pose a problem. You could even DIY and save a few $$$ in labor. Removing the foam spacers in the bottom of the compartment is all that's required. Just remember that you won't be able to use the storage tray once the full size spare is inserted. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Hope that helps. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

cjbell
01-10-2003, 02:06 PM
ok, just took out the temporary spare, took off the foam spacers and tired to fit a full size spare (the 16" stock XC wheels)...but the darn battery cover keeps the tire from fitting properly (short 1"). Can I move the battery cover? Do I need to deflate the tire? that defeats the purpose a bit....any suggestions, as it seems that a few of you completed the mini-project without a problem?

Art
01-10-2003, 10:51 PM
Hmmm.... you shouldn't have to do anything more than remove the foam spacers. However, I admit that I failed to mention that the forward floor panel with the optional grocery bag holder must be removed in order to accommodate the width of the full spare. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif

A 10 mm or equivilent socket driver will do the job of removing the 4 bolts that hold it in place. Raising the other rear hinged floor panel up 6" or so will allow you to slide the spare in unhindered. No need to remove the battery cover or make any other adjustments to the tire.

Hope that helps cjbell. http://xc70.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif