Can I tow a caravan with an emergency spare wheel fitted?

As Toyota do not supply a 17-inch steel rim, I have been sold a 16-inch with a 205/60R16 92V tyre for my Avensis. Will it be legal to use this tyre to tow a caravan?

Asked on 16 November 2016 by Wilf Murphy

Answered by Honest John

It is legal to use it as an 'emergency spare' restricting your speed to 50mph or less. I would be very cautious about towing with it fitted.

Tags: towing wheels and tyres spare wheel

Similar questions

Would changing the tyre spec of a car change the mpg?

Would changing the tyre spec of a car change the mpg? If so, by how much? The Ines we are looking at come with an 18-inch alloy and we are looking at the 17-inch optional extra for comfort. Also would...

Why do new cars not have spare wheels anymore?

Why do new cars not have spare wheels anymore? I thought all cars had to have a spare wheel as standard?

Spare wheels - do we really need them anymore?

When we bought my wife's Honda Jazz it came with a tyre repair kit but we could buy a spare, and this came in handy when she hit a kerbstone and ruptured a tyre. I'm about to get a Lexus UX. I could...