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#42 ·
This spare wheel thing has been confusing me for a while now. In my mind, and on previous VW's, a space saver wheel is a thin 'skinny' wheel that is only good for 50mph and looks daft...☺
I've seen some T-Roc's in showrooms with what initially looks like a full size spare wheel. However, on closer inspection the wheel/tyres are obviously not a 'skinny' - but also not the same size as the ones on the car. This is strange. Unless they are classed as a 'normal' road wheel/tyre that can be used in emergencies - fit for purpose, but not the same size?

I would be interested to know if the 'full sized spare' was the same wheel dia. and tyre same size as on car. Also, does it have any speed restriction on outer face (lower face in boot). Dealer would not let me take it out to look, boo hiss.
 
#43 ·
The spacesaver is a skinny & looks like a motorbike wheel. You are correct Red roc in that the full size spare is still different to the alloys fitted to the car. My SEL has 18" alloys & the full size spare is a 16" steel with a thicker tyre on it. Curiously the spacesaver is a smaller diameter again & next to the alloy on the car sits about an inch lower than the 18"alloy. I've read up on it & apparently it's not uncommon to have discrepancies in overall rolling circumference with temporary spare wheels. I'm assuming the shock absorber will just push that extra inch so that the spacesaver still makes contact with the tarmac. Both wheels have the 50mph sticker but the full size gets 8mm tread & the spacesaver gets 3mm as standard
 
#45 ·
I collected my 1.5 SEL last Thursday (29.03.18). It was built around the first week in March. It HAS the space saver spare and the 2 position boot floor.
And that extra space is quite handy. Love the car. 75 page manual on the infotainment system! And it does take a few hours to get your head around. Superb though. I loaded an SD card with a stack of CD's and was thrilled to see that it displayed album art too. Expected that with my iPod but not necessarily from a SD card.
 
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#46 ·
Boronet, enjoy the new car. I hope it is all you expected and hoped for.

So, I had posted earlier the theory about 2017 build cars getting a Euro spec..... The fancy triangular style indicators and chrome roofrails on the models below SEL spec without asking for them.

But these cars also seem to have a large spare wheel, rather than space saver.

For those still confused, think of the wheel thing like this...... all cars have a 16" steel or alloy wheel.
This can be upgraded to a 17" or even 18" alloy.... with a lower profile side wall. But it still has a similar circumference.

So, early cars get 4 alloys and a 16" full size spare (with same or similar circumference). You didn't get a 5th alloy because they cost at least £250 each.
Steel alternatives are less than half that price.

Then by 2018 built cars, VW have got their act together and are no longer under pressure to get these first run of the T Roc cars out to UK and are now able to do them with the now available, cheaper indicators, rails and spare wheels.

As for the boot space.... I'm away on a family Easter holiday..... same cottage for the last 8 years. I've done it in a 2012 Tiguan, then a MK7 Golf, but this year I was able to drop the floor in the T Roc and noticed a big improvement in boot space for a family of 4 doing a 7 day self catering holiday. Loads of room this time and I hope you all get the option of the larger boot space if you want it.
 
#47 ·
Went to a different VW dealer yesterday about 40 miles away. They had two T-Roc's on display an SEL in white and a SE Design in tumeric yellow. The SEL you could not lower the boot floor because of the spare wheel and on the SE Design you could have lowered the boot floor as it had the slimmer spare but there was no lower set of "supports" for want of a better word. Had a chat with the sales guy and he said a customer on a previous sale was going to either trim the boot floor or the plastic spare wheel support to get a lower boot floor. Went back to look at the SEL and that was the same. The plastic/polystyrene spare wheel housing went right up in to the space where the second set of supports should be located and no supports visible!. I've seen the post about the SEL having a spacesaver from a certain build week but this is a new one on me. The two SE Design's I saw locally both had adjustable boot floors and both worked as I tried them both. So it looks like there maybe something else to look out for? Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me so I couldn't take a picture,
 
#49 ·
I also visited my dealer yesterday and this was the 3rd issue (all minor) which I brought up. The immediate problem is because the car is such a new model, nobody really knows it inside out! I pointed out the full size spare wheel and how it would inhibit lowering the boot floor and I also pointed out the polystyrene supports that could be "cut away". He seemed to agree with this and could foresee no issues for the future or indeed how it could affect the warranty. May pluck up the courage and take a Stanley knife to it over the weekend. Will keep you posted.
 
#50 ·
Don't cut polystyrene supports away it still won't fit properly, the channel you need to slot into is lower down and slightly wider . I was going to do exactly the same thing , the only way is the thinner wheel or take the wheel out get a small compressor and a can of foam . This is probably what I will do and save some weight as well.
 
#52 ·
The full size wheel in the boot is still limited in speed and distance so is no better than a proper spacesaver. My dealer has promised to swap wheels with another stock vehicle but can't find an 18" shod car with a space saver. I'm starting to believe that no space savers were available at launch. Who needs a bigger heavier wheel with the sole purpose of restricting boot space.
 
#53 ·
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Dear Mr Spencer

Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding the Volkswagen T-Roc. Please accept my apologies for the delay in my response.

After liaising with our Technical Support Team, I have been advised that the SE trim level for the T-Roc should have the ability to adjust the boot level.

The price list shows that the S trim level comes with a space saver spare wheel and the SE would include this too.

We would recommend visiting your local Volkswagen Retailer and speaking with the Sales Team to discuss this.

To find your nearest retailer, please use the link below:

www.volkswagen.co.uk/find-a-retailer

I trust this information proves to be of use; however if you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below.
 
#54 ·
Regarding the adjustable boot floor, the only time I would need the extra space is for cases when going on holiday, so I can't see the problem all you have to do is remove the floor and leave it at home, and like I have done, is make a temporary floor that will fit the lower position, that way I can keep the full size spair as well, I hate those thin temporary wheels!
doing that you gain about four inches depth, I used 1/4 inch MDF board and just cut it to size. The board rests on the tool foam and the spair wheel,
While writing, can anybody help with this, I pre-ordered my SEL back in November so I have the free side steps fitted, can you still use the standard side jack with the running boards, many thanks to you all,
this is my first post, :D
 
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As I started this thread, I thought I should update the forum on the subject. I contacted VW services, who quickly got back to me. They said this was a new problem to them! After some research, they said that cars built before build week 7 were supplied with full size spare wheels, after that with space savers (if the model specs stated this). As mine was build week 4, it should have the space saver. They were careful to state this was a one-off situation, but I expect it would hold for others if you push them. They quickly arranged for a local dealer to make the swop. This happened yesterday, and went smoothly apart from the new foam packing not being supplied with the new wheel. The dealers were forced to scavenge the correct foam from a display car..
They also installed a software update , plus a free car wash and valet, so I'm very happy with the result. The extra boot space is considerable, and well worth the effort.
 
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#58 ·
hi
i have the same problem with mikeb54,i think. VW delivered to me a 1.0tsi model having standard spare wheel instead space saving spare wheel(as I ordered).Of course,the dealer can not offer any explanation,suggestion or solution. Finally VW sent an answer to my question ref boot capacity.They say: the capacity is a) 445 liters for the boot having "basis tire fit",b)427liters for "variable floor tire fit"c),415 liters for "variable floor space saving spare wheel " and d)366 liters for boot with "spare wheel" -the var. fl. can not lowered.So ,I have 366 liters boot and I'ld like to have more .
But the dealer can't say if I can extend the boot capacity by replacing the spare wheel with space saving spare wheel .
The variable floor can be simply lowered and to match accurately on the new position(i do not know the space saving wheel thickness , too)? Apparently the fixing configuration of the floor is different in a),b),c) or d) position or am I wrong? Do you have an idea?
Thank you.

Mircea
Romania
 
#59 ·
woakesaj said:
they said that cars built before build week 7 were supplied with full size spare wheels, after that with space savers (if the model specs stated this). As mine was build week 4, it should have the space saver.
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Err, no, build week 4 is before build week 7 and should therefore have the full sized spare.
 
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lalptopus said:
What a saga! I heard back from my dealership this afternoon and they said they were still following up with Volkswagen UK about it.. I imagine they're having to answer a lot of questions about this at the moment!

Just one thing to add - especially following Mikeb54's helpful post... it's not just the polystyrene that stops the floor from lowering in my SEL, it's also the wheel itself. I took out the polystyrene and then put the wheel back in, but the wheel was still in the way so couldn't lower the floor even then. In order to make it work, they'd have to swap both the wheel AND the polystyrene housing.

On the 445L thing... I can't see how else there would be a difference between a 4Motion and non-4Motion model. Ie the 4WD drive doesn't take up any space above the boot floor when it's in its highest setting, so the only explanation for there being a difference in capacity between the two models is that the floor in a non-4Motion should be lower than in a 4Motion.
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Hi. Quick question. When you totally removed the wheel and polystyrene, was you able to lower the boot floor? Thanks.
 
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