To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given, if any, to making the provision of a spare wheel in all new cars obligatory.
Answered on
10 October 2022
There are various solutions to flat tyres including full-sized spare wheels, a temporary use space-saver spare, or a sealant and inflation kit. Many manufacturers choose to provide a sealant and inflation kit which has benefits in reducing the weight of the vehicle and reducing CO2 emissions.
Incidences of tyre deflation are relatively rare and the Government currently has no plans to introduce a legal requirement for the inclusion of spare wheels on all new cars.
Answered by
Department for Transport