Spare wheel requirements QLD

damo · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2011, 06:19 PM

Hi can anyone tell me what the requirements for a spare wheel are to satisfy ADR. My wife's Mazda MX 5 does not have a spare wheel it has an inflation puncture repair kit. I am wondering if this will comply?

400TT · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2011, 06:43 PM

Damo, a spare wheel is not a registration requirement. So you won't have any rego problems in QLD by not having a spare.

Having some good RACQ cover or puncture repair tools can be handy if you do get unlucky with a flat.

boxhead · #3 (**permalink**) 09-02-2011, 09:58 PM

That is correct. A spare is not a requirement, but if you do have one, it is required to be in a roadworthy condition.

G6ETURBO · #4 (**permalink**) 09-07-2011, 03:02 AM

I believe new SS commodore ute does not come with spare or repair kit as standard

Towmaster · #5 (**permalink**) 09-08-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by boxhead

That is correct. A spare is not a requirement, but if you do have one, it is required to be in a roadworthy condition.

Yeah this one really confuses me.... You don't have to have a spare but if you do it has to be roadworthy.... So what is better? Being stuck in the bush with no spare and dying or driving on a not so good tyre somewhere you can get help....

Gaz64 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-09-2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by boxhead

That is correct. A spare is not a requirement, but if you do have one, it is required to be in a roadworthy condition.

Yes, a stupid rule. As far as I'm concerned, whatever the car came with from the manufacturer should be in the vehicle at time of inspection.

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Originally Posted by G6ETURBO

I believe new SS commodore ute does not come with spare or repair kit as standard

I'll check on that one, I know they don't have a spare wheel anymore.