Spare Wheel City

Spare Wheel City: space saver and full size steel spare wheels online

Spare Wheel City is an online retailer specialising in spare wheels for cars and light commercial vehicles. Its catalogue centres on space saver wheels and full size steel spare wheels, sold either as bare wheels or as kits, and organised so that buyers can search by make, model and year. The company states that it holds hundreds of wheels in stock for immediate shipping and that it delivers anywhere in the UK.

The business explains its origins in a practical observation: most new cars no longer leave the factory with a spare wheel, a cost-cutting decision by manufacturers that drivers tend to notice only when they suffer a puncture. Spare Wheel City was set up to fill that gap, stocking space saver and full size steel wheels for hundreds of vehicles. It reports that more than 3,000 customers have already sourced their spare through the company.

How the catalogue is organised

The range is structured around vehicle brands, with a model-year filter to narrow the search. Among the makes listed are Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, Dacia, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes, MG, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Smart, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo. The brand list also includes newer names such as BYD, Chery, Cupra, Deepal, Denza, Geely, Genesis, GWM, HAVAL, JAECOO, KGM, Maserati, OMODA, Ora, Polestar and Xpeng, alongside Ford Vans and specific model references such as ID.5, ID.6, ID.7 and Seal U.

Products are presented with the model, production years, wheel diameter and stud configuration where relevant. Examples visible in the popular wheels section include a 16-inch space saver kit for the Vauxhall Mokka (5 stud, 2012–2020), an 18-inch space saver for the Volkswagen T-Roc from 2017 onwards, and a 16-inch space saver kit for the Renault Captur (4 stud, 2013–2019). The catalogue also covers full size steel spare wheel kits, such as a 185/65/15 kit for the Dacia Logan and a 185/65/15 full size kit for the Dacia Sandero.

Space saver versus full size

The company distinguishes between two approaches. Space saver wheels are presented as a solution for drivers who value boot space, since they restore mobility after a puncture without occupying a large part of the load area. Full size steel spare wheels are offered as an alternative for those who prefer a conventional wheel. Both categories are sold across a broad set of makes and models, and the site notes that if a specific space saver is not listed for a given make and model, a call can be made so the company can try to locate one.

Ordering, delivery and customer feedback

Orders are placed online, with the option to search by make, model and year, and the company states that delivery is available anywhere in the UK. The site publishes a large volume of customer testimonials tied to specific products, covering models such as the Vauxhall Astra, Kia Niro, Honda Jazz, Mazda CX-3, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Captur, Toyota C-HR, Mini Countryman and Volvo V60, among others. Recurring themes in those comments are speed of dispatch, packaging and communication during the order process. One reviewer mentions a delivery by DHL, and another compares the price of a rim and tyre with a quote received from a Kia dealer. A few comments note that a rim arrived used but in good condition, with a new tyre.

Accessories and additional lines

Beyond wheels, the catalogue includes an accessories section. The site also maintains an about page, a blog and a contact page, and provides an account area for customers.