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Title: Space saver wheel for 1973 Europa Special
Post by: John R on Thursday,December 03, 2020, 06:18:10 AM
Hi
I wonder if someone can send me the detailed specifications of the space saver wheel which unfortunately is missing, so I can track down something similar to replace it.

Thanks in advance for the help
John
Title: Re: Space saver wheel for 1973 Europa Special
Post by: BDA on Thursday,December 03, 2020, 06:59:02 AM
 :Welcome: John!!

Europa did not come with a space saver spare. The spare for the Specials with alloy wheels was an alloy wheel with a front tire (175/70-13) mounted.
Title: Re: Space saver wheel for 1973 Europa Special
Post by: Lou Drozdowski on Thursday,December 03, 2020, 07:44:13 AM
Welcome John,

As BDA stated...
A full size spare was supplied w/alloy wheel & 175/70/13 tire for all specials.
Title: Re: Space saver wheel for 1973 Europa Special
Post by: Roger on Thursday,December 03, 2020, 08:28:25 AM
They are right you know, and when you come to remove it you'll wish it was a space-saver!!😁😁
Title: Re: Space saver wheel for 1973 Europa Special
Post by: E Paul on Thursday,December 03, 2020, 12:28:39 PM
Most significant crash attenuation device on the car. Much better than the bag of meat used to protect the backbone in a side impact....left side in the US, right side in UK.  8)
Title: Re: Space saver wheel for 1973 Europa Special
Post by: BDA on Thursday,December 03, 2020, 12:37:01 PM
Most significant crash attenuation device on the car. Much better than the bag of meat used to protect the backbone in a side impact....left side in the US, right side in UK.  8)

"bag of meat!" I resemble that remark!

It's a tough job but somebody has to do it!
Title: Re: Space saver wheel for 1973 Europa Special
Post by: John R on Monday,December 28, 2020, 08:59:14 AM
Thanks for the info and the photo of the under bonnet arrangement.
Title: Re: Space saver wheel for 1973 Europa Special
Post by: MRN I J on Friday,January 22, 2021, 01:46:25 PM
S2s had a 4.5j x 13 steel wheel fitted in the front which takes a little time to get it out, I used to let the air out of it to fit it & carried an electric pump.