Which spare wheel and tyre size should I buy for my Nissan X-Trail?

I have a 2011 Nissan X-Trail Tekna 2.0DCI 173 manual that I bought for towing a caravan. I realise now that they do not supply a full size spare wheel, and the 'get you home' wheel stipulates in the owners...

I need a spare wheel for a long, cold weather tour.

I need a spare wheel to take with me on a Scandinavian tour up to the Arctic circle and back through Lapland. Even a space saver is better than a bottle of sealant. Any suggestions appreciated.

Buying a spare wheel/tyre as my car does not have one.

I purchased a RAV4 which came without a spare wheel, they give you a repair kit. I knew about this when I purchased the car and thought that it would probably be okay. I have rehearsed a repair using...

Run flat tyres - should I buy a spare anyway?

I am buying a car with run flats. Am I being over cautious in considering buying a spare wheel or a spare tyre, to keep for longer journeys?

Company car - spare wheel

Around this spring time my company car will be replaced with: Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique TomTom 5dr (Stop/Start). This car will come without a spare wheel/tyre, which will be the...

Mix and martching winter and summer tyres

Recently, you confirmed that a winter tyre can be used as a 'spare' in the summer; or a summer tyre can be used in the winter; provided it is treated in the same way as a space-saver, and kept below 50mph....

My new car has no spare wheel!

I have just bought a Kia Venga 3 with 1.6 diesel engine. This car has no spare wheel but has an air pump and a bottle of puncture sealant. This is the first car I have owned which does not have a spare...

Do I need a full-sized spare for my X-Trail?

I have just bought a Nissan X-Trail Tekna for towing a caravan - the tyre sizes are: 225/55R18 on 18x7J rims, whereas on the Acenta they are 225/60R17. Why is this and what are the advantages and disadvantages? Also...

Tyre sealant - do you recommend?

I understand tyre sealants (Air-Seal, OKO, Ultraseal, Slime) are preventative and will instantly seal a small puncture, and the seal will remain good for the life of the tyre. What is your view, please,...

Spare wheel for Astra Sports Tourer

My Astra Sports Tourer is fitted with 18in alloy wheels, I've been trying to purchase a spare wheel from Vauxhall, but their customer care department say I can't have one as my car is fitted with 18in...