Spare partial

Many cars (Golf, Audi TT) have no spare tyres. The can of sealant costs £45 (or £3 from cpc.co.uk) and once used, the tyres cannot be repaired, needing new replacement(s). What progress? Can Golf Mk4 emergency wheels be used legally?

Asked on 3 July 2010 by SS, Welton, Lincoln

Answered by Honest John

You are preaching to the converter. What use is a can of glop and an
inflation kit on a shredded tyre? Yes, space saver emergency wheels can be used legally, up to 55mph, but they adversely alter the handling of the car and hugely increase the braking distance.

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