Question for Bromptonaut, or other Berlingo /Citroen/ Partner owners.
Having disposed of the Berlingo last year.......
I have sitting in the garage 4 Wheels with Michelin tyres (legal, but old), what is the best Citroen owners site to advertise them? At one time the spares were regularly stolen from under the vehicle, but not sure whether that is is still a problem? I would rather get rid of all 4 in one go than sell individually and they will be priced to go!
Probably ideal for somebody who wished to get 4 winter tyres fitted.
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We also sold the 'lingo a year ago when we went down to one car. Would have happily had another but kerbweight/gross train weight limitations ruled it out as a replacement caravan could be up to 1500kg. Skoda Superb is sole fleet member now.
I was on two forums both of which seem to be still going:
frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/
www.berlingoforum.com/
No idea which/either would be best for what you want but I expect somebody will be able to point you the right way.
Between 1989 and 2025 we had 2 BX, a Pug 205,a Xantia and 2 Berlingos with underslung spare wheels and never lost one. But somebody will be along in a mo to tell me they lost more than one....
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>> Between 1989 and 2025 we had 2 BX, a Pug 205,a Xantia and 2 Berlingos
>> with underslung spare wheels and never lost one. But somebody will be along in a
>> mo to tell me they lost more than one....
Probably more will come along to tell you they couldnt get the spare off when they needed it.
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>> Probably more will come along to tell you they couldnt get the spare off when
>> they needed it.
Yeah, I'd read somewhere about checking the mechanism and keeping it well coated with grease.
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>> Between 1989 and 2025 we had 2 BX, a Pug 205, ... with underslung spare wheels and never lost one. <<
I never lost one from my series of fifteen 205s. But now no-one wants the wheels anyway so there's no need to worry. Last year I replaced the lock-nuts on my 207SW with plain ones and sold them on Ebay, for the same reason. They were a pain to remove when necessary.
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>> is the best Citroen owners site to advertise them?
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I think forums are being superceded by Facebook groups. There are a number of Berlingo groups including mini-camper groups which might be another option (assuming you do FB).
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Good luck with flogging them. I get the impression most folk believe 'tyre gunk' will solve the problem, or depend on breakdown services to deal with flat tyres. I suspect even fewer would bother with grovelling around under the car, trying to release a spare wheel carrier, only to find the spare's flat because they've never bothered to check it.
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>> Good luck with flogging them. I get the impression most folk believe 'tyre gunk' will
>> solve the problem, or depend on breakdown services to deal with flat tyres.
I'd never want to rely on gunk. The deal on my Roomster was that a spare was included in place of the gunk. The Fabia had a spare. I had to buy one, a tiny space saver, for the Superb.
I spend too much time miles from anywhere to take a chance with a ripped sidewall or any other damage that gunk won't sort.
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I'd put them in ebay, no reserve. They'll go at going rate.
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>> I spend too much time miles from anywhere to take a chance with a ripped
>> sidewall or any other damage that gunk won't sort.
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Likewise…primarily when touring Spain & upland areas, Picos & Pyrenees. A spare wheel & tyre set, and extending wrench to get off the wheel, is a necessity for me.
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How many times have you used it though, and what do you do if the renter comes without?
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The debate is a little like that about the nuclear deterrent. "I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it". ;-)
(My car purchases will always specify a spare, full-size or spacesaver, if it is an available option. The current 'van, unfortunately, didn't have the option, though the previous one had a full-size one mounted on the inside rear wall of the garage).
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I guess it’s a state of mind. I used to think a spare essential but living without one doesn’t bother me now. After living without one for five years I would say that you don’t really need one because:
1 changing a spare wheel is a activity that requires a certain amount of strength. Wheels are heavy. Jacks require effort. It would be a struggle for many especially older drivers.
2. Punctures can occur in dangerous places like a motorway at night. Changing a tyre is not something I’d want attempt in those circumstances.
3 Punctures in tyres with a reasonable amount of tread are fairly rare.
4 Most important A Breakdown services will fix the problem for you! . There might be a short wait but I’m retired so no hurry:-). You have paid for the service so use it!
5 my last puncture. ( a slow one) was fixed in my driveway by the AA with a plug whilst I watched TV
6 The AA man said he can usually plug most punctures. If they can’t they have a spare they will lend you one that fits most cars.
Of course if you live in a remote Croft in the Highlands or embark or Trans Sahara treks you might still want a spare but for most you don’t really need it
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1 changing a spare wheel is a activity that requires a certain amount of strength. Wheels are heavy. Jacks require effort. It would be a struggle for many especially older drivers.
2. Punctures can occur in dangerous places like a motorway at night. Changing a tyre is not something I'd want attempt in those circumstances.
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I have my spares but if it needed changing on the Korando I'd just call the breakdown service and no need to pay maximum £'s for a new tyre when no other choice,
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>> I guess it’s a state of mind. I used to think a spare essential but
>> living without one doesn’t bother me now. After living without one for five years I
>> would say that you don’t really need one because:
>> Of course if you live in a remote Croft in the Highlands or embark or
>> Trans Sahara treks you might still want a spare but for most you don’t really
>> need it
All 6 of your reasons have some validity.
At 66 I've still got the fitness to deal with a change but I wouldn't want to do it on the hard shoulder in the dark. However if, in daylight and on all lanes running m/way, I could get to the breakdown refuge I probably would.
Last time I needed a wheel off it wasn't tyre trouble but a piece of gravel caught inside the brake disc. I was on a single track road on Harris with breakdown service unlikely to be nearer the Stornoway, well over an hours drive away. Called LV breakdown to get in the queue but then started to trouble shoot the issue. Agent called and was in fact further than Stornoway - 90+ minutes.
Once the wheel was off I could see the offending item and was able to eject it with a long screwdriver and put wheel back. Might have struggled a bit doing that solo but Mrs B as a second pair of hands made it straightforward.
Local guy obviously knew exactly where I was but the LV guy took some persuading that 'on the A859 a mile after the Losgantir turn' was good enough!!
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>> (My car purchases will always specify a spare, full-size or spacesaver, if it is an
>> available option. The current 'van, unfortunately, didn't have the option, though the previous one had
>> a full-size one mounted on the inside rear wall of the garage).
A spare wheel on the garage wall? Do you keep the locking wheel nut key in the kitchen drawer?
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I did buy a spare wheel for my last EV but haven't bothered for this one. I'm with CGN on this one, despite daughter having about three punctures in the past year.
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Citroen Berlingo Multispace II - Berlingo wheels/tyres - Bromptonaut
