Space saver in 2019 Prestige?

[Simon J]

I’ve found plenty of threads on space saver wheels and how to make room for them in the boot, but none seemed to cover the situation I find with my newly acquired 2019 XF Prestige. I simply cannot see any way even a thin space saver wheel and tyre can be accommodated in or above what might loosely be called the spare wheel well. Am I missing something or am I condemned to having nothing other than the 'goo' to get me mobile in the event, however unlikely, of getting a puncture?

All advice and guidance on how to fit a spare wheel greatly appreciated.

[donjsalmon]

Hi, I have the same issue. Recently exchanged my XJL for a 2018 XF. No way is it possible

to get anything in the boot well other than the gooey thing. Must be a design change in boot/battery layout.

Any advice most welcome.

[Simon J]

Well, I can now confirm that a spare wheel can indeed be fitted and this is what is required. 
 

Jaguar offer a spare wheel kit, part number T2H15711 which consists of the 18” spare wheel (a bright orange/red space saver) without a tyre but with the securing screw which screws into the bracket above the battery, together with a polystyrene tool tray that sits to the right hand side of the spare wheel well and which holds the included jack, wheel brace, chocks and screw-in towing eye. The cost of the kit is around £260 plus VAT. My dealer had one in stock that had been ordered for a customer but not used and they offered it to me at a discount price which I was happy to accept. However, the items could probably be sourced on eBay at less cost, particularly if you weren’t too fussed about having the polystyrene tool holder. 
 

However, take care to ensure that the tyre is the correct size, namely 135/80 R18. Many of the ones for sale are either unspecified or else are the smaller 115/85 R18 which is incorrect for the XF - this is the one for the XE which uses tyres with a smaller diameter than those on the XF. For example, my XF has 225/55 R17 tyres, the equivalent tyre for the XE is 225/50 R17, and the difference in diameter is about 20mm.  The diameter of the  135/80 R18 tyre matches that of the XF tyre to within a mm or two but  is also 20mm larger than that of the 115/85 R18 tyre.

Theres  a lot of nonsense to be found on the internet about the use of these skinny tyres, suggesting that they’re for 'emergency use' only and shouldn’t be driven for more than 50 miles. The law governing their use can be found in Articles 26 and 27 of the 1986 Construction and Use Regulations and there is no reference to the term 'emergency use' nor to any mileage limit. There is no constraint on their use other than if you exceed 50 mph you lose the derogation that allows the use in the first place of tyres different in construction or speed rating from the normal tyres on the vehicle. The Pirelli tyre I had fitted has a speed rating if M (81 mph) and a load rating of 104 (900 kg).

The only issue I’ve still to resolve is whether or not to replace the load floor. The one supplied when there is no spare wheel does not fit very well once the extra depth of the spare wheel comes into play. While it’s supported by the wheel in the middle and the tool tray on the right, the left hand side has nothing to support it and it’s inclined to wobble a bit. However the correct load floor costs an eye watering amount of over £300 plus VAT. Should you want it, the part number is GX63-47022-AE. I’ve yet to find one on eBay!

[Simon J]

While this topic clearly isn’t of much interest to Forum users I thought I’d wrap it up for the benefit of those who might get here via Mr Google looking for the answer. 
 

I found a load floor upper for sale in Lithuania (as you do!) for €36 or about £30. Trouble is, shipping was about £175. However I’m pleased to report that it slipped into place perfectly and the boot floor no longer wobbles.  The number I have quoted above is therefore definitely correct - see the label in the photo. 
 

So the total cost of the exercise was about £550. A lot to pay for a spare wheel perhaps, but worth it for the peace of mind of not having to rely on just a can of goo or the breakdown service. 

[Tomato]

I do have a spare wheel in my boot, can take pictures if needed. Was factory fitted.

[Simon J]

I suspect that the fitting of a spare in the X250 is different to that of an X260. 

[Coolcity]

I'm still looking for one at a reasonable price. Mine are 19" wheels and the car came without the spare or any tools, just a bottle of gunk to inflate the tyres but no pump. 

I'm torn between forking out for the spare wheel and tools (inc. jack) required, or whether to just go with run flats next time I change the tyres as somebody recommended on another thread. I've heard several times that run flats ruin the ride though.