Using a winter tyre as a spare?

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Using a winter tyre as a spare?

I am considering buying a set of 4 winter tyres on steel rims for my Peugeot 5008. It is currently fitted with alloy wheels and a space saver spare wheel. Can I use one of the winter tyres as spare in summer and of course the opposite in winter? I feel I would be happier driving on a full size tyre in the event of a puncture, even if of differing compounds. If legal, I assume similar speed restrictions may apply?

Asked on 4 September 2012 by Terry B

Answered by Honest John

You could, as long as you treated the spare as an 'emergency' spare and restricted your speed to 80kmh/50mph.

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