Mini Spare Wheel

[Deleted User 229]

Being old and ancient I ordered a Titanium 7 speed Automatic with everything available apart from the tow bar last week.

Having been forced off the road in Guernsey, on the way to the ferry home. It was on a Sunday evening and it punched a inch wide hole in my tyre with zero chance of repair. I now only feel comfortable having a Mini Spare Wheel. My dealer said no problem and added £150 but said it will reduce the size of the mega box which is okay.

On the rural roads around my village punctures are quite common. I don't fancy buying a new tyre every time.

Has anybody else been offered a Mini Spare Wheel or has one?

[Wdf76]

The only issue I have with mini wheels is that they generally don't fit over the front caliper. I had one for my Mk7.5 ST. If you punctured a front you had to change the rear first and swap that with the front.

May not be a problem in the Puma.

I've decided that if the repair kit fails, I'll call Ford Assist. I've paid for it.

There's no place for a spare in the hybrid version.

[Deleted User 229]

Picked up the car today. Here is some pics of the Mini Spare Wheel.

[Wdf76]

That's not too bad is it? Half the mega box. Where are all the tools?

What do you think of the car? We could do with a bit of positivity on the forum.

[Charlie61]

Is it possible you could remove the Center piece and take a picture has I have got a spare wheel from a focus and would like to compare enjoy your puma

[Deleted User 229]

Is it possible you could remove the Center piece and take a picture has I have got a spare wheel from a focus and would like to compare enjoy your puma

As requested. It is possible to remove it completely and use the full Megabox.

[Wdf76]

No drain plug in that megabox, so you can't carry fish or beer on ice?

[Deleted User 229]

No drain plug in that megabox, so you can't carry fish or beer on ice?

That’s all right, I will simply turn the car upside down to drain it.

[Charlie61]

Thanks for the pictures they are very helpful

[Wdf76]

That’s all right, I will simply turn the car upside down to drain it.

Very good. Bit tongue in cheek but I was wondering why there isn't one. I've washed mine out a couple of times after carrying muddy outdoor gear, very handy...