Just bought my first Volvo after my previous car got written off, I wanted to feel safer
I checked the boot for a spare wheel and found a compressor in its place.
I started to look around for a spare only to find new S80 didn't fit old S80
Does it follow that Old S80 wheels will not fit new S80 ?
I decided to take my wheel off to check the size (printed on rim ?)
First issue, the wheel wrench is cast aluminium and barley managed to remove 5 nuts, I recommend everyone who carries a spare wheel puts a more substantial one in the boot now.
Next issue having removed the nuts was the wheel is corroded on the rusty hub, I could have taken a sledge hammer to it but part of my exercise was to complete the wheel change as a road side dry run.
I didn't want to kick it as the jack didn't look as substantial as one out of an Argos Bob the builder set.
Is there a technique to getting the wheel off ?
Is there any point in carrying a space saver if the wheels are stuck on ( car a year old, what will it be like after 5 years).
Is there room in the wheel well for a full size wheel ?
Sorry to post so many petty questions, replies to any or all would be helpful please, especially if anyone happens to know the tech spec and size of a 17 inch wheel.
2007 S80 SE Lux D5