Does spare wheel have to be same size?

Does spare wheel have to be same size?

Space saver tyres can either be full-size or smaller than the regular tyres fitted to your car. In an MOT test which assesses a car’s suitability for the road, a car will always fail if not all the wheels are the same size, unless a spare wheel has been fitted temporarily purely in an emergency.

Can you use a 16 inch space saver wheel on a car with 18 inch wheels?

Yes, you can have a smaller size space saver in your car. It’s a spare for emergencies only – essentially to either get you home or get you to a tyre depot. The slight disparity on rolling circumference is not a problem when used for emergencies only.

Do you legally need a spare wheel?

While it’s a useful feature to have – no-one wants to be stranded with a flat tyre – there is no legal requirement to have a spare wheel in your vehicle. In fact, the RAC estimates that 90 per cent of new cars don’t come with a spare wheel. Most now feature either run-flat tyres, or repair foam and a compressor.

Can spare wheel be smaller?

While some vehicles do offer a full-size replacement (fifth) tire or just a tire patch kit, the majority of vehicles include a compact spare tire also referred to as a “donut.” These emergency substitutes have a smaller diameter, narrower width, and shallower tread. created specifically for the vehicle it comes with.

Can you use a 14 inch space saver on car with 15 inch wheels?

RE: emergency spare wheels The 14 inch wheel saves no space whatsoever against the 15 inch ones fitted. The 14 inch ones are actually an option to purchase with a new ford fiesta as the standard spare supplied is actually a spacesaver type.

Is it illegal not to have a spare TYRE in your car?

Does the law require you to carry a spare tyre? No, the law doesn’t state that you must have a spare tyre on hand to fit in the event of a puncture. The majority of new cars use run flat tyres so don’t need a spare.

Can I put 17 inch tires on 18 inch wheels?

A 17 inch tire WILL NOT fit on an 18 inch rim. if you even tried to mount a 17 inch tire on an 18 inch rim it would start to rip the bead and the tire would be completely useless.

Is it illegal to not carry a spare tyre?

Can you pass MOT with spare tyre on?

Wheels and tyres Make sure the tyre size is the same for the rear and front tyres. Although a spare wheel is not a requirement for an MOT check – a ‘space saver’ spare fitted as a road wheel will not pass.

Is it illegal to not have a spare TYRE?

Does the law require you to carry a spare tyre? No, the law doesn’t state that you must have a spare tyre on hand to fit in the event of a puncture. However, it is advisable that you do if your vehicle doesn’t use run flat tyres. The majority of new cars use run flat tyres so don’t need a spare.

Is it illegal to have different size tyres on a car?

Can you have different tyres on the same axle? It is also illegal to mix across tread patterns, tread depths and tyre sizes too, as the identical tyre model, size, brand, tread depth and tread pattern must be fitted across the same axle.

Do all space saver wheels fit all cars?

Each RoadHero Space Saver Wheel Kit is engineered for a specific vehicle fitment. Please note that, unless otherwise stated, it does not matter what size your original wheels are – the overall rolling radius of this space saver wheel and tyre will be correct for your car.