my new xf

[geraldhoare]

i have just got my vf model and am worried as there is no spare wheel.this makes me nervous.any comments?

[Michael]

Yes, I was very disappointed when I realised that my XF2012 came without a spare wheel. Instead you get a car tyre pump and some tyre sealant which you need to hope will seal the puncture enough to get you to the nearest garage. I was informed that a spare tyre was available as an option. When I realised my error in missing what I thought was a critical safety spare, I asked to buy one but decided against it when they said it would cost approx €1000 compared to the €150 cost in the option list. Lesson learnt, go through the option list in fine detail before you buy!

[maxclint]

I am one of the lucky ones my 2008 premium luxury has a spare wheel.I would not feel confident on a journey of any distance without one.

[KevG]

I first saw that spare tyres were now starting to be listed as an option on the TV show Watchdog.  Luckily that prompted me to make sure I had a spare wheel when I bought mine.  The sealant and pump got a very poor review from all sources