Just a bit of information for anyone who may be thinking of buying a space saver wheel for their XE.
I have just bought my XE secondhand but unfortunately it came complete with a pump and a can of goo. From what I have read, even if it does work, use of the goo in most cases will cost you a new tyre anyway as the tyre companies will refuse to clean it out, so I decided to get a spare and all the necessary bits to go with it.
I had a look to see what was available and bought a brand new wheel and tyre on Ebay for £175.00 + £10.00 carriage (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Jaguar-XE-Space-Saver-Wheel-And-Tyre-T15-85-R18-95M-/281985174956?hash=item41a7a04dac).
I was hoping to buy a bottle jack which is much easier to use than a scissor type, but unfortunately the jacking points are too low when the tyre is flat so I was stuck with buying a Scissor. Didn't like the review comments I read on the cheapie scissor jacks so I opted for a Hilka one from Screwfix at £17.99 which had good reviews http://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-1-5-tonne-scissor-jack/97595 and a Laser telescopic wheel brace also from Screwfix for £7.99. http://www.screwfix.com/p/laser-telescopic-wheel-brace-500mm/13244
Slight problem with the jack was that the slot width in the top was too narrow for the jacking point but 10 mins with a hacksaw sorted that out.
You could just fit the space saver wheel and not secure it in place but there are cables in very close proximity to the wheel and these could be damaged over time so I preferred to clamp mine in place. For this you need to buy a Jaguar Part Number T2H16831 which is a bolt which replaces the original item screwed into the bracket above the battery. This supports the boot floor in the centre and is fitted with a rotating clamp which secures the wheel in place. The first online price I found for the bolt was £12.26 + vat. I hate being ripped off and I bought online from SNG Barret £16.36 including vat and carriage and delivered in 3 days. http://www.sngbarratt.com/Home.aspx?b=UK
The jack, wheel wrench , tow hitch, electric pump and a set of jump leads all wrapped in an old towel fit easily under the space saver behind the battery.
I did look at replacing the boot floor, but I was glad I didn't buy one before I fitted the space saver. I really can't see any problem with using the original. It sits on top the spare and is still held in place on both sides albeit higher than it was before. It does wobble a bit if you press down on the sides but if that bothers you, you could glue some pieces of thick rubber or similar along the sides.
Total spend just under £230.00 and at least now I know if I have a puncture I may get away with a repair rather than a new tyre.
I have just bought my XE secondhand but unfortunately it came complete with a pump and a can of goo. From what I have read, even if it does work, use of the goo in most cases will cost you a new tyre anyway as the tyre companies will refuse to clean it out, so I decided to get a spare and all the necessary bits to go with it.
I had a look to see what was available and bought a brand new wheel and tyre on Ebay for £175.00 + £10.00 carriage (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Jaguar-XE-Space-Saver-Wheel-And-Tyre-T15-85-R18-95M-/281985174956?hash=item41a7a04dac).
I was hoping to buy a bottle jack which is much easier to use than a scissor type, but unfortunately the jacking points are too low when the tyre is flat so I was stuck with buying a Scissor. Didn't like the review comments I read on the cheapie scissor jacks so I opted for a Hilka one from Screwfix at £17.99 which had good reviews http://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-1-5-tonne-scissor-jack/97595 and a Laser telescopic wheel brace also from Screwfix for £7.99. http://www.screwfix.com/p/laser-telescopic-wheel-brace-500mm/13244
Slight problem with the jack was that the slot width in the top was too narrow for the jacking point but 10 mins with a hacksaw sorted that out.
You could just fit the space saver wheel and not secure it in place but there are cables in very close proximity to the wheel and these could be damaged over time so I preferred to clamp mine in place. For this you need to buy a Jaguar Part Number T2H16831 which is a bolt which replaces the original item screwed into the bracket above the battery. This supports the boot floor in the centre and is fitted with a rotating clamp which secures the wheel in place. The first online price I found for the bolt was £12.26 + vat. I hate being ripped off and I bought online from SNG Barret £16.36 including vat and carriage and delivered in 3 days. http://www.sngbarratt.com/Home.aspx?b=UK
The jack, wheel wrench , tow hitch, electric pump and a set of jump leads all wrapped in an old towel fit easily under the space saver behind the battery.
I did look at replacing the boot floor, but I was glad I didn't buy one before I fitted the space saver. I really can't see any problem with using the original. It sits on top the spare and is still held in place on both sides albeit higher than it was before. It does wobble a bit if you press down on the sides but if that bothers you, you could glue some pieces of thick rubber or similar along the sides.
Total spend just under £230.00 and at least now I know if I have a puncture I may get away with a repair rather than a new tyre.