daryll
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I was going to take out my spare wheel but a couple of people have said that they think its illegal not to have one 
Is this true? Or is it just advisable to have one?
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Mo
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Registered: 29th Jan 03
Location: Bolton, Drives Q3 S-line +
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i've also heard this but don't know for sure
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Greasemonkey
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if you have a spare wheel, the tread on it must be legal, if you dont have a spare wheel thats fine,
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Greasemonkey
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Registered: 17th Apr 02
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By the way i havnt got one bit pointless sticking a 13" rim on with 3 other 17's dont think that will quite work
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daryll
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I was thinking the same thing grease monkey..probably have as much luck on 3 wheels than a spare and 17's 
So thats deff right then? If so ill be taking it out tonight
Do you carry some of that puncture repair spray with you?
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Greasemonkey
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No i dont carry that stuff but now you mention it, i might have to invest in some, i got a nail in my brand new Toyo tyre, its a slow puncture so i just pump it up every few days!!!
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daryll
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ouch!
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bazman
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u can use a 13' for a spare as long as u put it on the back of the car cos then it wont effect the stearing!
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Wolf In Welsh Clothing
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Registered: 31st Mar 03
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A tyre place by me wont repair tyres after using that weld stuff as its too messy.
Best off just joining the RAC instead.
Punctures only cost £5 to get fixed.
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Greasemonkey
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yeah i was gonna take my car to see if they can fix the puncture, its in the middle of the tyre but on the raise tread????
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daryll
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Do the RAC do roadside repairs then or do they tow you away first?
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Gambit
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just get a space saver wheel from something like an early mk2 golf, 14incher
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daryll
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I dont want to have any I just wanted to check that it was legal not to
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Mistamist
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No its not illegal, stupid but not illegal, the smart cars dont have one, but you can buy a compressor and tyre weld, which is what i do. get a tin of that tyre weld stuff from halfords, and i think they do a small tyre compressor as well.
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daryll
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Great.
Stupid is a bit harsh though, unwise, not ideal maybe but not stupid.
Always good to loose some weight
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Kerry
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the spare tyre is not part of the mot
regardless of whether u have one or whether it is legal it is not tested
u dont have to have one and if u do it doesnt have to be legal
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Wolf In Welsh Clothing
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
the spare tyre is not part of the mot
regardless of whether u have one or whether it is legal it is not tested
u dont have to have one and if u do it doesnt have to be legal
Spare tyre is same as a rear wiper aint it?
If its there it has to be in legal condition.
Think me sis had to swap a tyre on her's once and go back without a spare to pass.
I aint got a spare or tyre weld in me smart.
Was gonna buy a can of tyre weld but then found out you have to jack the car up to put the weld in - aint got a jack either!
Got an RAC card though
Il let you know if they bring another wheel / repair on the spot / tow you away if i ever get a puncture!
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daryll
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RAC sounds like the best bet, how much did it cost you to join?
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Wolf In Welsh Clothing
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To have recovery as well as roadside assistance its bout £80 a year.
Bought it off the RAC chap outside tesco's and got joint membership for same price as single.
Been out to me twice, took bout 1hr 30mins both times.
Chose them over AA as ive been cut up by the AA a few times! Oh and the RAC/Auto Windscreens did a good job of replacing me windscreen.
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daryll
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£80's not bad, there's one hangs around town so I might actually stop next time he trys to collar me.
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Kris TD
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i got a cav 15" rim as my spare.
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Daimo B
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I've not had my spare wheel arch for about 3+ years, let alone a spare wheel Been though all MOTs fine.
Good old tyre foam
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Gambit
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aye but your crazy
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M2RTY
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personally.......
i carry tire foam but would NOT use it as ull be lucky to not have to get a new tyre after uve used it (60 quid plus)
id only use it if i ever had to get off a dodgy bit of road etc, PLUS it only gets u so far (recomended, but u can drive further) and as i drive on motorways a lot id have to pull in at next service station anyway and ring RAC
AND i pay X amount for the best RAC cover just incase these things happen so i might aswell use it!!
u DONT need a spare and it DOSNT have to have legal tread, BUT if you put it on the car then it MUST be legal
thats the way i read the MOT book
marv
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Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by Gambit
aye but your crazy
Sometimes 
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