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by mal1953
Mon Jan 16, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Eco contact 6 factory fitted - awful tyres
Replies: 51
Views: 5026

Re: Eco contact 6 factory fitted - awful tyres

sorry yes they are continental.
by mal1953
Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Eco contact 6 factory fitted - awful tyres
Replies: 51
Views: 5026

Re: Eco contact 6 factory fitted - awful tyres

I have eco contact 6 factory fitted 235 50 R19v and I have done 13,000 miles and I still have about 2mm above the wear indicator remaining. I will be replacing with the same tyres when the time comes I have had no problems whatsoever with the michelins.
by mal1953
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Spare Wheel fixing issue
Replies: 10
Views: 2727

Re: Spare Wheel fixing issue

I think too many bits would be needed for your solution, I made my bolt in a lathe but it can be easily done with a bench drill it is not that important to be dead central, just drill and tap the end m6 and the original locking ring will screw in job done.
by mal1953
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:38 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Spare Wheel fixing issue
Replies: 10
Views: 2727

Re: Spare Wheel fixing issue

The problem with the tee nut is it would be too short, I did think about making a tee nut long enough but I decided to use the bolt which works fine.
by mal1953
Thu Jan 20, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Spare Wheel fixing issue
Replies: 10
Views: 2727

Re: Spare Wheel fixing issue

Hello feeb, just checked my fixing for the tempa spare. The length of the bolt is 30mm under the head but providing you have the correct locking ring you should be ok using 25mm under the head. Hope this helps.
by mal1953
Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Spare Wheel fixing issue
Replies: 10
Views: 2727

Re: Spare Wheel fixing issue

Hello, I had exactly the same problem, see my original post on this. I complained to my dealer who gave me the supposed to be the correct fitting but this was no good. I eventually done a fix myself, I used an m12 bolt which should slide in to the slot you may have to grind a bit off the head thickn...
by mal1953
Tue Jan 11, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Under bonnet insulation.
Replies: 213
Views: 38715

Re: Under bonnet insulation.

Hello, my 2021 t3 auto inscription pro has the bonnet insulation.
by mal1953
Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:02 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: tempa spare wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 2670

Re: tempa spare wheel

I think a trip to the dealers is in order once this lockdown ends. Many thanks for all replies.
by mal1953
Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: tempa spare wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 2670

Re: tempa spare wheel

Thanks for the pictures, mine is totally different as you can see from my pictures all I have is a slot.