Bloke on the radio yesterday was talking to his motoring guru, and said that he didn't like space saver spares, primarily due to the speed restrictions that they carry.
Stated (not the model of car), that he'd been to a tyre place, and asked if he had any alternatives.
They jacked it up, took a wheel off, and it fitted in the well of the space-saver.
He ordered a rim and tyre on the spot.
I can see how a designer would ensure that the tyre taken off would fit the space of the spare (in case of travelling with full luggage).
Stated (not the model of car), that he'd been to a tyre place, and asked if he had any alternatives.
They jacked it up, took a wheel off, and it fitted in the well of the space-saver.
He ordered a rim and tyre on the spot.
I can see how a designer would ensure that the tyre taken off would fit the space of the spare (in case of travelling with full luggage).