GR86 GR86 Space saver?
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I bought a used Subaru jack. It needs to be what I would call "low-profile". Otherwise it lifts the boot floor when stored in the cutout.
rsh1972
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Yep I also bought a Subaru BRZ jack and it fits upside down in the foam cutout.
Gazoo86
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Here are the GR86 part links from Toyota direct parts. Don’t forget jack handle. Both cost me £60.93 delivered but on back order till 18/11
https://toyotadirectparts.co.uk/parts/uncategorised/toyota-gr-86-2022-jack-assy/
https://toyotadirectparts.co.uk/parts/uncategorised/toyota-gr-86-2022-handle-jack/
Interesting to hear people's thoughts on locking wheel nuts. Are premium brands such as McGuard better quality?
Only issues I've had is car garages over torquing them and making it tougher to loosen. Maybe removing locking wheel nut yourself and replacing with a standard nut before garage trips would prevent this problem.
Only issues I've had is car garages over torquing them and making it tougher to loosen. Maybe removing locking wheel nut yourself and replacing with a standard nut before garage trips would prevent this problem.
rsh1972
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Yep total radio silence from them, They have ignored 2 emails, I've called everyday this week so far, it rings and goes to voicemail, left a message and my number no reply.This is quite a frequent occurrence with ‘Spare Wheel King’. I wouldn’t be surprised if your email goes unanswered. Here’s hoping that they actually do something for you with regards to a replacement…
Will give them until Friday then I'll refer it to my credit card company.
So avoid Spare Wheel King, bad customer service.
You could be the first to review them on Trustpilot (UK) and give them an astoundingly crap score, just for the inconvenience
I was thinking of ordering from them, thanks for the feedback.
There is a similar looking company called spare wheel city, I think. Website looks near identical.
hhmm... I was looking at getting one from sparewheelcity but looked at some of the reviews and they were mixed with the bad ones along the lines of not communicating over missing orders IIRC.
I think you’ll find they are ‘related’ companies. One is run by Lucas Powell, the other by Wayne Powell. Neither company is listed at Companies House so they will be operating as a Sole Trader. This info is in their own T&Cs page. I know that spare wheel city will always recommend spare wheel king and vice-versa. If you check the Business address, one is a residential house and the other a unit housing PO Boxes. No bricks and mortar trading premises. Both businesses have Zero Trustpilot reviews, both are dodgy as f**k. 
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rsh1972
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Yep stay away from both companies.
I'll let you know if I can get a refund from my credit card company.
I'll let you know if I can get a refund from my credit card company.
rsh1972
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I finally ordered a space saver with tool kit from here:
www.thewheelshop.co.uk
Reviews seem not bad and company looks legit. Oh they have a Black Friday 10% discount on offer too.
Spent way too much time scrolling eBay for Subaru space savers
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Otherwise, the roadhero kit was my next option. More expensive, but better wheel and accessories. 5% discount with carnoiseur, or if you add to watchlist on eBay.
17" Space saver spare wheel + tool kit compatible with Toyota GT86 (2012-present day)
17" Space saver spare wheel + tool kit compatible with Toyota GT86 (2012-present day) Cheap Spare Wheels & Space Saver Wheels - Thewheelshop.co.uk
www.thewheelshop.co.uk
Reviews seem not bad and company looks legit. Oh they have a Black Friday 10% discount on offer too.
Spent way too much time scrolling eBay for Subaru space savers
.Otherwise, the roadhero kit was my next option. More expensive, but better wheel and accessories. 5% discount with carnoiseur, or if you add to watchlist on eBay.
At least you'll get something akin to what you ordered AND that seller has a proper bricks & mortar premises - unlike Wheel King or Spare Wheel City who are just robbers... I've got the Road Hero Kit (currently sitting in the garage awaiting me to fit it in the boot).
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Wheel and kit arrived today (Tue), ordered Sunday night. Quality looks good, advert says may be used, but looks brand new to me, maybe refurbished. Tyre is brand new and has 2023 code. Tool kit all new too.I finally ordered a space saver with tool kit from here:
17" Space saver spare wheel + tool kit compatible with Toyota GT86 (2012-present day)
17" Space saver spare wheel + tool kit compatible with Toyota GT86 (2012-present day) Cheap Spare Wheels & Space Saver Wheels - Thewheelshop.co.uk
Reviews seem not bad and company looks legit. Oh they have a Black Friday 10% discount on offer too.
Spent way too much time scrolling eBay for Subaru space savers
Otherwise, the roadhero kit was my next option. More expensive, but better wheel and accessories. 5% discount with carnoiseur, or if you add to watchlist on eBay.
Not tried on car yet. Tried to do some rough measurements and all seems fine.
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