Space saver spare tyres - ok to tow

bazzaone
bazzaone Forum Participant Posts: 10
edited May 2019 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi All, I'm close to buying a 2016 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi KX-3 Auto. Kerbweight etc is fine, and it has Euro 6 Specification and therefore satisfies my beloved mayor's criteria. However, it has a space saver spare tyre. If I am unfortunate enough to get a flat while towing, would the space saver be safe to carry on my journey until I can get the tyre changed? Thank you.

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  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited May 2019 #2

    Kia would be the best people to ask 😉  when I asked Mercedes the same question re my 'flat' spare wheel/tyre, the answer was yes.

  • bazzaone
    bazzaone Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited May 2019 #3

    Thank you MM, was that a yes ok?

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited May 2019 #4

    I would imagine so. You'd be taking it easy with a space saver even without a caravan.

  • Lutz
    Lutz Forum Participant Posts: 1,564 ✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2019 #5

    Normally there are no restrictions on the use of a space saver when towing as it's only for use in an emergency anyway and it must be suitable for a fully laden car that's not towing, too. As the maximum allowable tyre load is the same whether towing or not, it wouldn't be logical to prohibit use of a space saver regardless.

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