I’ve looked at an XK Portfolio edition December 2010 car and noticed there wasn’t a spare wheel in the boot. The housing for a bolt appeared to be there but nothing else. Should it have a spare wheel. I’ve noticed they can be sourced in the internet.

Hit and miss, Tim. Some had them, some didn’t. If the one you’re looking at hasn’t got one then there should be a trim piece that covers the floor. It should also have the can of blow up foam in case of puncture.

Sourcing from the internet would be your best bet if you really want a spare.

Hi Tim, the law changed which meant a spare wheel was no longer mandatory, so naturally manufacturers stopped supplying one as standard. A space saver spare wheel could be specified from new, but quite a lot of first time owners missed ticking that box and consequently, later owners question why there is no spare.

As Jim says above, these space savers can be sourced from the internet, but you need to know exactly what you are sourcing before committing to spend money. The Portfolio is likely fitted with 20-inch wheels, with different section front and rear, and large front callipers and accordingly a space saver is the option. Don't try and use an OEM front wheel on the rear hub as catastrophe lies in that direction.

The correct space saver can be obtained from companies like Road Hero, who sell via Kwik Fit. You would need the 19-inch space saver option to work with the Portfolio specification - to fit over the front calliper. The Road Hero comes as a kit, because you would also not have a jack, wheel brace, or chocks and all of these are included in the kit.

Hope this helps.

N6 JMX

Thank you - this is really helpful.

Tim