Mazda 3 2014-present, No spare tyre

maldini · 13-08-2018 1:54pm #1

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has a mazda 3 hatchback or saloon. Regarding the spare tyre I've heard there is none (amazingly). But is there a built in space in the boot for one if you buy it yourself or is the boot just flat?
cheers!

biko · 13-08-2018 3:42pm

Video here shows a tyre under the boot floor
https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2014_Mazda_3_Touring_2.0L_4_Cyl._Sedan/tires_and_wheels/change_a_flat_tire

maldini · 13-08-2018 3:49pm

I think thats only US models. In Ireland and UK they dont provide a spare tyre, just one of those crappy kits.
I'd buy a spare but if theres no place to store it I wouldnt bother. Crazy that most car manufacturers get away with no spare tyres these days.

TigerTim · 13-08-2018 4:30pm

Driver at work with me has a Mazda5. Had to call recovery 3 times over the past 2 years as the aerosol provided to fix the puncture didn't work. Some pain.

T.

bazz26 · 13-08-2018 4:51pm

Not supplying a spare wheels saves the manufacturer both money and increases space plus also can reduce the car's emissions rating (saves weight)

CJhaughey · 13-08-2018 7:00pm

There is usually a space under the floor that can hold a spare or at least a space saver.
It might be hidden under another *Storage* cubby but if you pull all that junk out the spare wheel well is visible.
Honda Accords are the same, no spare just a stupid can of snot and a compressor.
I pulled the bucket shaped carpet out and fitted a steel wheel, it meant that I couldn't fit it to the front wheel but you just change the back for the steelie and the back wheel, goes to the front due to disc size clearances.
Spare Wheel>Space saver>can of snot, Ireland is no place to have no spare wheel IMO.

Carb · 13-08-2018 9:33pm

I had a 2014 one as a company car. Had to buy a space saver and a kit that raises the level of the boot floor leaving a space for the wheel. Think it cost about €300 from Mazda.

Del2005 · 13-08-2018 9:50pm

Carb wrote: »

I had a 2014 one as a company car. Had to buy a space saver and a kit that raises the level of the boot floor leaving a space for the wheel. Think it cost about €300 from Mazda.

Wonder how much the CO2 rating would increase by if you factory specified the spare wheel kit?

CJhaughey · 13-08-2018 11:13pm

Del2005 wrote: »

Wonder how much the CO2 rating would increase by if you factory specified the spare wheel kit?

The spare wheel kit is an accessory, not a factory fitted item.
That way the CO2 figures are lowered....;)

bfa1509 · 13-08-2018 11:19pm

I got a 2017 saloon in June. It came with a repair kit. It has a well for a space saver tyre (€200 to get from a mazda garage!). I doubt you would fit a full sized spare without having an impractical bulge in your boot.

maldini · 14-08-2018 8:48am

bfa1509 wrote: »

I got a 2017 saloon in June. It came with a repair kit. It has a well for a space saver tyre (€200 to get from a mazda garage!). I doubt you would fit a full sized spare without having an impractical bulge in your boot.

If it comes with a well I'd be happy enough. I'd get the space saver. I just see kits on the net where you have to install the well with a temporary plastic kit. Such a stupid thing to omit. Should be standard without doubt.
cheers all for replying.

Mazda 3 2014-present, No spare tyre

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