Spare tyre in Europe

Not sure where you mean. We are part of Europe!  Is this specific to individual counties or all of the mainland of Europe?

I would doubt it. Spare wheels, even when fitted, are frequently a different size ie space saver, let alone being the same make.

Sorry Micky, yes we are still part of Europe!  I went to my local tyre fitter to get 4 new Camping tyres and a spare.  I wanted to buy a non-camping spare as they are cheaper and he said in Europe all five tyres have to be the same make.  I assume he meant certain mainland European countries.  I can't find any reference to that regulation though.

I've had a 'dig' too but can't find any info. on the subect. More project fear may be? There may be specific countries in the world mind where this could apply, just haven't found any yet. In the old days a crossply spare and radials on the corners was illegal in UK prior to us joining the EU I do recall.

Does this help

"In order to achieve optimal driving characteristics Continental recommends that the same tires are fitted on all wheel positions of your vehicle. In other words tires of the same brand, tread pattern tire size, load index and speed symbol should be fitted all round. Especially important is that the tire size load, index and speed symbol are in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s specification for all wheel positions. In many countries, this is a legal requirement. Driving your vehicle with a non-recommended mix of tire sizes, constructions, and speed ratings can be dangerous and illegal. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations and/or seek the advice from a trained tire specialist if you consider upgrading your tires with different sizes, constructions, load ratings or speed ratings."

Doesn't say they have to be same make mind in those 'many countries'! Doesn't tell us which countries either!

10 or so years ago whilst on holiday in France I had a blow out that required a new tyre. As it was a company car I contacted the AA 5* insurance I had to takeout to enable me to take my car abroad. They gave me the details of the nearest Saab dealer, (no kwik fit in France), and also told me they might insist on replacing the other tyre on the same axle.

As it turned out the dealership weren’t bothered about it but still took 3 days to get a replacement for the damaged tyre!

I think it relates to having the same tyre on he same axle so if you have say Agilis on one side that is say 50% worn they may insist on replacing both sides with a anew trye so both sides have same depth etc,

In 2017 we had a bad puncture on the nearside caravan wheel.  

At a local garage - I was told that they "hoped it would be repairable" for if not, then we would have to replace both tyres as it is apparently illegal for any vehicle not to have the same tyres on the same axle - in France,

I therefore suggest that what you have been told is correct.

Happy travels!

I would suggest that the tyres should just be the same size, speed & load rating on the same axle .... not necessarily the same make 🤔

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