Full size spare wheel

Rik762 · Jul 20, 2024

I have a new T Cross 1.5 R-line being delivered in the next couple of weeks.
Does anyone know if a full size 205 55 17 wheel and tyre will fit in the boot recess please.
I would rather have a wheel and tyre that is the same as the supplied wheels rather than some compact spare which will 'get you home' but not be as good for continuing a journey. The dealer seemed a bit lost when asked and I didn't like to ask him to take one off the car and try it. 😱 I don't think that he would have been too amused.

Tommo · Jul 20, 2024

Are you capable of removing a wheel and trying it in the boot? I had a Seat Arona with a full size spare wheel which fitted in the wheel well

Frank · Jul 20, 2024

I have 17" rims and bought a new full size steel 16" spare wheel with 205 60 16 tyre. Used a tyre comparison site to find best size that would fit spare wheel well.
The wheel does just fit and is quite tight. I do not think an original 205 55 17 would fit as it would be 5mm greater in diameter but maybe someone else has fitted one.

Rik762 · Jul 20, 2024

Thanks folks.

Rik762 · Jul 21, 2024

Does anyone know the offset for the 6.5J 17 Valencia wheel?

Rik762 · Jul 22, 2024

Sorry - found it. ET 39

7583steve · Sep 3, 2025

hi i have just tried my 17 inch wheel in the boot of my 25 reg r line it goes most of the way in but does not sit quite flat but would be ok with floor in top position . bit concerned if its been in a while it might not come out easily

Frank · Sep 3, 2025

My spare is a tight fit in the well. I have made a strap which is fed through the spoke holes and is used to lift the wheel out. Without the strap I find it very difficult to lift the wheel.

ChasG · Sep 4, 2025

This is what came with my 2024 Rline which has 17" wheels fitted

Full size spare wheel

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