What will AA do if I don’t have a spare tyre?
If you don’t have a spare, all our trained mechanics carry a special spare wheel which fits most cars. We’ll fit it on for you and come with you to a garage to buy a new one. Even if you need a tow to a garage, most of our vans have towing equipment on board, so you won’t have to wait for a truck. If you have absolutely no other options, and you’re only driving a short distance (only a few blocks), then you’re usually safe attaching a front spare tire—just make sure you drive defensively and refrain from taking any further risks.A spare tire serves one purpose: to get you to safety where you can replace the flat. It’s not wise to drive on any spare tire longer than you have to. Space-saver spares or donuts should be driven no more than 50 miles.
What to do if you have a flat tyre and no spare wheel?
As an alternative to a heavy & bulky spare wheel, car designers are opting for a tyre sealant kit for the driver to use if they find themselves with a punctured tyre. These tyre repair kits provide a temporary flat tyre repair to enable the driver to get safely to their nearest garage. Look for a Tire Repair Kit Some newer cars have, instead of a spare tire, a tire repair kit. This set always contains both the sealant and the small air compressor. The sealant is the first step in using a tire repair kit, and here’s the way to go about it: Identify the kit in your trunk or under one of the seats.
Is it illegal to have no spare tire?
While it’s not against the law to drive without a spare wheel on board, and it certainly won’t fail your next MOT test to turn up without one, it’ll give you an indication of whether your car’s likely to be carrying any other form of tyre puncture remedy. No, your car will not fail its MOT if it doesn’t have a spare wheel. This is because MOT testers only inspect the tyres that are actually fitted to the vehicle at the time of the test. If you do carry a spare and it’s in poor condition, it won’t be checked as part of the MOT, but you could be advised to replace it.
Do new cars have no spare tire?
About one-third of new vehicles are not equipped with a full-size spare tire. Instead, many are equipped with a space-saver (donut) spare or tire sealant and inflation kit. Getting a flat tire is a major hassle and can be costly. Cars often have room to store a space-saver tire under the rear cargo floor, even if it isn’t so equipped. If your vehicle doesn’t come with a spare tire, consider a spare-tire kit, which includes a tire, jack, and lug wrench.