Space Saver Wheel use I think has caused serious diff problem - slipping

[integra1]

And although I can't imagine it causing permanent damage at such a low speed, it's very possible the diff really didn't enjoy the different front wheel circumferences. However I thought that would have manifested in crap handling or sounds that would revert back to normal when a regular wheel went back on the front. Still, might be a good time for an LSD...

You ended up being right on that also

Thanks all.....

[mooshie]

Agreed on your point, I have seen some FWD vehicles that say it in the instructions and others that don't. My Focus doesn't say to put on the rear and it shouldn't be assumed that you should know that. For crying out loud, half the population can't even find the windscreen washer fluid cap...

Only conclusion I can think of is that the manufacturer believes that it's not at risk of hurting the car, but from a safety viewpoint it seems an oversight.

[integra1]

Agreed on your point, I have seen some FWD vehicles that say it in the instructions and others that don't. My Focus doesn't say to put on the rear and it shouldn't be assumed that you should know that. For crying out loud, half the population can't even find the windscreen washer fluid cap...

Only conclusion I can think of is that the manufacturer believes that it's not at risk of hurting the car, but from a safety viewpoint it seems an oversight.

Well said bro!

[EKVTIR-T]

Kinda common sense to put space saver on the rear, as the front wheels both steer and transmit power so you'd want them even.

what about for rwd car?


and do you use front or back on awd

[curtis265]

you'd be stuffed in an AWD

might as well throw the space saver away then :P

[amant02]

Lol the car manufacture cannot be blamed. Its just common sense space saver should on the side that will have the least stress put on it.

I've always just sold my space saver and bought a full size spare for all my cars which i rotate with other tires once a month.

How dud does it look to have a space saver on lol, specially bigger cars like BMW's or mercs lol.

[curtis265]

[dimmy09]

Can I ask how much did the engine mount rubber cost you? I suspect I have a similar problem here.