Is there an easier way of checking the pressure in the spare wheel, other than winding the wheel down to the ground? I had hoped there was access from the tool tray but have failed to find anything.

I hope there is a blindingly obvious method I've missed as lowering the wheel is hardly fun in a garage forecourt.

I never even thought of this... Surely if you have a good relationship with your dealer they would do it for you gratis ??? Or maybe try kwik fit 

Come on - it only takes about 5 mins to lower and get the wheel out at home. Stick it in the back and check the pressures at the filling station or use a foot pump!!

When you get home put it back in place.

Actually you can usually get at the valve with it lowered without taking the wheel off the winch - at least remember to put it back so the valve is at the rearmost position for future ease of checking.

Needs to be pumped up to maximum for the tyre ~ usually 40psi.

If you ever need to use it let the air out untill its correct for the front or rear.

Siberianfox wrote:

I never even thought of this... Surely if you have a good relationship with your dealer they would do it for you gratis ??? Or maybe try kwik fit

Good idea... except that both are nearly 200 miles and 36 hours away.

drdelrrs wrote:

Come on - it only takes about 5 mins to lower and get the wheel out at home. Stick it in the back and check the pressures at the filling station or use a foot pump!!

When you get home put it back in place.

Actually you can usually get at the valve with it lowered without taking the wheel off the winch - at least remember to put it back so the valve is at the rearmost position for future ease of checking.

Needs to be pumped up to maximum for the tyre ~ usually 40psi.

If you ever need to use it let the air out untill its correct for the front or rear.

Hi OLDCRO. I did not assume nowt. I did my own and I'm 65; so with you in the seniors of he Forum.

DRDILL wrote:

Would anything like this help, you could maybe route it to face down then it would be easier?

http://www.tyre-equipment.co.uk/acatalog/F...EX140_2d10

Well Spotted.  2006 S/C Bonatti Grey, OEM Steps, LAND ROVFR Mud Flaps, Soft/Smooth steering wheel, 2010/11 HST Wheels.

Then you could stick one of these on the end. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Motorcycle-T...20af9d0724
 2006 S/C Bonatti Grey, OEM Steps, LAND ROVFR Mud Flaps, Soft/Smooth steering wheel, 2010/11 HST Wheels.