Here's a question for debate:
I recently purchased a used 2020 outlander PHEV. I asked the dealer to throw in a spare tyre to the deal - just leave it in the load area.
I told him I was quite happy with a space saver on a steel rim or a used wheel just as long as it was the same diameter and bolt pattern to my road wheels of course.
When I picked up the car, there was a new full size tyre on a full size used mag wheel sitting in the back. Not the same tyre manufacturer as the road tyres and a different mag, but off a Mitsubishi.
I wasn't disappointed, but at the same time I had secretly had in the back of my mind that a space saver would be easier to work out a mount and storage when I got around to it.
So I thanked them but also asked why not a cheaper space saver solution and the guy replied they were worried about the load rating of a space saver on the 1880kg PHEV despite the slightly lighter non-EV Outlander being sold with a space saver (I think they are about 1500kg?).
I'm pretty sure I've seen space savers on equally heavy vehicle of all sorts of make including Merc - I had a 2003 C200 K wagon for several years.
So whats the opinion - space saver okay or the dealer is correct?
