[KevWak]

I didn't go for the spare wheel option but obviously the spare wheel would raise the floor level of the boot.
I like the idea of utilising the space where the spare wheel would be to keep the boot itself clutter free. For jump leads, tow rope, small tool kit etc.

Do you think I'd be able to just get the false floor or does the spare wheel effectively hold up the floor?

Cheers
Kev

 

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http://m.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine-Vauxhall-Astra-K-Mk7-Space-Saver-Spare-Wheel-Holder-And-Boot-Carpet-/262196265776?nav=SEARCH

As you can see there is a foam part which holds up the floor. This is what you wanted

 

[1900sr]

That price is mad, a £95 option when new for the whole spare wheel, the wheel and other bits come in at around £250, then £165 for the new floor and support.

 

[KevWak]

Thanks for the link but that price is ridiculous!

Think I might just get the jigsaw out and make one one weekend!

 

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DIY is the best option I think But if you have any chance to change tyre repair kit to spare option i recommend you to do it. The foam part around spare can store a lot of things out of sight and in some conditions like tyre split, tyre repair kit is useless

And also you have some space in side panels of the boot

 

[Slowcoach]

I agree that a foam kit is useless if there is a significant puncture apart from which it often means a new tyre if you use the foam because some tyre depots will not repair once foam is used,then there is the cost of replacement foam. I have bought a spare wheel without tools or boot fitting. I have put the wheel in, kept the tools from my astra j, kept the mat that covered the spare wheel area in the j to cover the new spare. I have supported it with foam tubing,. It is not as neat as the factory fitted option but is okay for me, and I can keep all the odds and ends out of the way around the spare.
T

 

[KevWak]

Cheers fellas.
Maybe I should go for a spare wheel. If I can add it now. :?

 

[drey_p]

Maybe I should go for a spare wheel. If I can add it now. :?

It depends on what event your car is at. If it has hit 25 or higher, you can no longer make any changes to the order.

 

[KevWak]

Ours is at the import docks waiting to clear customs!
Wonder if it can be retrofitted.

 

[1900sr]

Ours is at the import docks waiting to clear customs!
Wonder if it can be retrofitted.

It can be, but not for £95!

 

[KevWak]

Ours is at the import docks waiting to clear customs!
Wonder if it can be retrofitted.

It can be, but not for £95!