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FK8 No space saver wheel available for new civic type r gt

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Was wondering if anyone could help? I have a 2020/21 ctr and was looking to get a space saver spare wheel but when I phoned Honda to order one I was told by the parts department that no spare wheel is available for a new ctr and 2019 spare will not fit a 20/21. (something to do with caliper and disc set up) :confused: They were hopeful that one would become available in the coming months and to call back periodically.
Has anyone else had this problem and any ideas where I could source one as I'm not a fan of the repair kit?
Many thanks all, I'm new to the forum and this is my first post :D
 
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I can not understand why it wouldn’t work to be honest as if it didn’t work on the front just switch to the rear?
 
Welcome wingnut, did you get a good deal, what colour?

Yeah what Matt said, you’d just switch the back 20” for the front, space saver on the rear. Think you’ve had a bit of a whelk on the end of the blower there!!!!
 
Sounds rather odd to me.

There hasn't been a change in dimensions of the brake assembly - The discs etc. will fit the earlier models?
 
The space saver apparently doesn't fit the front on the FN2 so why would the FK8 be any different?
 
Thanks all,that's a good idea using spare for rear. The newer version has suspension tweaks and a new front floating disc set up. I'll let you know how I get on with it.
I got a cracking deal faNtheMaN the dealership got car to use as their demo but it was never used due to covid. Also got free delivery, warranty, 5 years service pack, free mats and boot liner. So cant complain it's a lovely polished metal metallic I will post some pics sometime. Cheers
 
Wingnut said:
Hi Wilmo, I didn't know that spare only fits rear. I just went with what the dealer told me.
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That's ok I'm with FaNtheMan on his opinion of the staff member.
If I recall correctly it was the parts guy at my local dealer where I bought it that told me.

The big issue is that it will take twice as long by the roadside swapping 2 wheels over instead of 1
 
I’ve purchased the space saver rear wheel from cox. Your not meant to put a space saver on the front anyway. If you get a flat on the front put the space saver on the rear and then put the rear wheel on the front. Spacer savers on the front of a car increase stopping distances and braking stability.

https://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/hon...vic-type-r-fk8-spacesaver-wheel-2017-onwards/

Expensive but it comes with a new floor as well plus additional tools.
 
I’ve purchased the space saver wheel from cox. Your not meant to put a space saver on the front anyway. If you get a flat on the front put the space saver on the rear and then put the rear wheel on the front. Spacer savers on the front of a car increase stopping distances and braking stability.

https://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/hon...vic-type-r-fk8-spacesaver-wheel-2017-onwards/

Expensive but it comes with a new floor as well plus additional tools.
 
Dave Morris said:
I’ve purchased the space saver wheel from cox. Your not meant to put a space saver on the front anyway. If you get a flat on the front put the space saver on the rear and then put the rear wheel on the front. Spacer savers on the front of a car increase stopping distances and braking stability.

https://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/hon...vic-type-r-fk8-spacesaver-wheel-2017-onwards/

Expensive but it comes with a new floor as well plus additional tools.
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looks ideal to me.
 
Dave Morris said:
I’ve purchased the space saver rear wheel from cox. Your not meant to put a space saver on the front anyway. If you get a flat on the front put the space saver on the rear and then put the rear wheel on the front. Spacer savers on the front of a car increase stopping distances and braking stability.

https://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/hon...vic-type-r-fk8-spacesaver-wheel-2017-onwards/

Expensive but it comes with a new floor as well plus additional tools.
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Any thoughts on whether this would fit a HCR sportline?
 
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