Ducato , changing a wheel (2 Viewers)

[Jake Royd]

Not had our Chausson 2008 very long and just fitted 4 new tyres.
Old tyres were full of tread but of 2006 vintage.

I made the assumption that the spare was probably the same age but had been protected from UV etc. So it would still be ok as a spare.

Just so I knew the process I thought I would remove the spare and check this plus pressure etc.

What a flaming game..........

First problem , the hole in the side to take the bar to wind the spare down does not align with the socket in the wheel release , you have to half nudge it round in the gap between the wheel and the arch.

Second , took a little head scratcher to work out the cable is longer than that required to lower the wheel to the ground. You keep turning till it stops.

Third , and this is the biggie. Releasing the pull up coupling from the wheel.
Root about and find and remove the nut , not too bad but then how to get the coupling out through the wheel hole to permit the wheel to be fully withdrawn from the vehicle etc. had to do this by chocking up the wheel, still partially under the vehicle so I could see it underneath and manipulate the shape of the pressing through the hole.

Phew


At least now I know how to do it I know what I’m in for if I have a flat........

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Best to put a mat under the spare wheel before it drops to the floor so you can pull it out on the cable and undo the coupling more easily

 

[mikebeaches]

By jove, your lucky to HAVE a spare wheel!

We had a 2010 Chausson and drove around the continent for five years with buttocks clenched - no spare wheel supplied or anywhere to fit one...

But glad you finally managed to sort yours out.

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[Jake Royd]

@mikebeaches you are correct.
At least I have the option and not just a can of squirt goo.

 

[Just smiffy]

At least now I know how to do it I know what I’m in for if I have a flat........

You just know that it will be in the pouring rain blowing a hoolie though don’t you....

 

[rosalan]

I have not had so much trouble with changing tyres, my method when I had a flat tyre was to phone breakdown. My hands remained just as clean as when I changed all my wheels. I say I, but actually the local tyre fitter had all the equipment handy and did it for me.
Simples

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[Two on Tour]

Is that right, two year old tyres fitted to a 2008 van or had the van been hanging around for two years before being registered.

 

[xsparks]

I don't think uv is the only problem. When I renewed my tyres I thought that I would put the spare on the road and use a new wheel for the spare. On dropping the spare I found that the tread had separated. This had never been on the road and I had always checked the pressure. So I would suggest you look closely at your spare as it may be useless when you need it.

 

[WillH]

I've a phone number for flats.

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[Jake Royd]

Is that right, two year old tyres fitted to a 2008 van or had the van been hanging around for two years before being registered.

I understand this concern.
However , there is no sidewall cracking etc and it’s a fair probability I’ll never use it.
Punctures are rare these days , it’s on the list for replacement.