Space saver wheel?

[vectron]

Hello folks, 

have a 2009 IS 250 C I noted a place for a spare wheel? Anyone know if it will take a space saver? 

[Beamish]

 

Yes you can fit a space saver but the plastic tray and it's cover will have to be removed.

I used the spare space saver from an IS250 saloon and made up a new cover for the wheel well out of 6mm MDF.

I finished it off with a new Lexus boot carpet mat which Lexus offered specifically for the ISC. I sourced mine from eBay for about £60 if memory serves me right.

Hope this helps.

 

Dec.

[vectron]

Thanks Dec,

 

very helpful, ps I sold a stunning SL300 1992 model to a chap in Cork, back in January! Small world he runs an estate agency, 

[steve2006]

Don’t forget if you want to DIY change a flat tyre you will also need a jack and lug wrench.

[vectron]

Many thanks for your reply 👍

[Beamish]

 

Funnily enough Steve while my car came with the compressor and tyre goo it did also have the jack and the tool kit contained the wheel nut spanner.

I can only assume that you are advised to raise the punctured wheel off the ground while you apply the sealent.

I feel much happier knowing that I now have a spare wheel should the worst occur.

Dec.