Is it illegal to drive without a spare TYRE Australia?

Confusingly, while Australian Design Rules allow space-savers to be supplied with vehicles, a car running on one will not pass a roadworthiness test. Use of such tyres is illegal in NSW, among other states. The RTA says there is no legal requirement for car makers to provide spares, though consumers demand it.

Is it illegal to not have 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.

Can I have a flat tire and no spare?

Here are some simple tips on what to do when you have a flat tire and no spare:

1. Use a tire repair kit. Keep a tire repair kit on hand.
2. Use a run-flat tire. Purchase run flat tires.
3. Contact roadside assistance. Be ready to contact emergency services.
4. Shifting away from supplying spares.
5. Consider spares when buying a new car.

Do you need a spare tyre for roadworthy NSW?

Check brake lamps (this is where the assistant can help), park lamps, headlamps, reverse lamps (these must be operating), indicators and other accessory lamps like fogs and driving/daytime lamps. The spare wheel does not need to be in a roadworthy condition, however it does need to be securely mounted.

How long can you drive on a spare tyre Australia?

Always use space saver tyres strictly in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. As a general rule of thumb, do not exceed 80km/hr or drive for more than 80km. Carefully observe the manufacturer’s recommendations for any limits on speed, tyre pressure, load and safe travel distance.

What do you do if you have a flat TYRE?

How to change a flat tyre

1. Stop and prepare your car. Once you’re sure you’ve located a safe place, you need to come to a stop and apply the handbrake.
2. Make sure your car doesn’t roll.
3. Raise it up.
4. Start to loosen up.
5. Replace the flat tyre.
6. Put it in the boot.

Do the AA come out for flat Tyres?

Your car could break down for a number of reasons, like a flat battery or a flat tyre. If you’re at the roadside – or even at home – a breakdown service will send a mechanic out to your car to try to fix the problem.

What do you do if you have a flat tyre?

Are retread tyres legal in Australia?

The retread industry is quick to defend its position, stating that retreads are legal (they are) and that legally they must carry the retreader’s name and a speed limitation warning on the sidewall (they do). However, the speed warning is irrelevant to Aussie road speeds – it’s 140km/h.

Does a car need a spare tyre to be roadworthy?

So while we will check that your spare wheel is properly mounted, it is not a requirement that the tyre itself be in a roadworthy condition. So the only thing you need to worry about is making sure your spare wheel is properly fitted to your car before the inspection.

Is it illegal to not have a spare tyre in car?

Its not Illegal or defectable to not have a spare tyre in your car. Its illegal and defectable if the spare tyre is bald and flat though. you don’t actually need a spare, a jack or wheel brace for a road worthy. but if you have one it must b a roadworthy tyre.

What are the downsides of a spare wheel?

On the downside, the spare wheel must be kept inflated in order to work and will need to be equipped with the same tyre and tread as your other rubber in order to meet road-worthy requirements. It also takes up a little more space than a space-saver spare wheel.

Do you have to carry a spare wheel?

someone who actually knows what he’s talking about. It’s quite simple, there is no legal requirement to carry a spare wheel/tyre. Additionally, if a spare is carried, there is no requirement for the tyre to be roadworthy, or the wheel free of defects. It could be as bald as Peter Sterling, it just doesn’t matter.

Does a car have to have a spare tire for RWC?

A car does NOT have to have a spare tire for a RWC. kiwipaul writes… Cannot believe this as some cars are sold now without a spare at all, just a can of goo that is supposed to re inflate the tyre. Yes you are right. It needs to have a can of goo and a compressor, or run flats