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No spare wheel

I'm considering buying a Honda Jazz but feel uneasy about having no spare wheel. I'm used to the idea that once a spare wheel has been fitted I am fully roadworthy again and can take the punctured tyre at my convenience to my local supplier for repair. If I had a puncture say 60 miles from home would the foam repair be safe to get me home or would I need to find a garage wherever I was to repair the puncture asap? What if the damage to the tyre was such that it could not be repaired?

Do you think my reservations are justified or is this a sign of the future?

Asked on 10 July 2012 by S Norman

Answered by Honest John
I've driven quite a few cars that had no spare wheels over the last 10 years, but I share your misgivings. I'd buy a 5th road wheel with the same size tyre as the others on the car, then rotate the wheels and tyres for even wear.

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