Towing in Europe with a spacesaver wheel fitted to

I have read that in some countries, cannot remember which one/s that is is not acceptable to have different makes of tyres on the same axle so I suspect in some countries it would not be accepted. Perhaps Lutz may know the answer.

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I would think un less only a UK fitted spare it would be acceptable in any country that sell said vehicles

Why do you imagine that the rules will be the same in every country in Europe?  Doesn’t every country have its own motoring laws and regulations?

I know of no other restriction than that a space saver wheel is intended only for emergency use to get one to the nearest tyre dealer, but not to complete the journey.

Why should towing be an issue? One must exceed the axle and hence the tyre load limits whether towing or not.

Of course I should have said that one must NOT exceed the axle and tyre load limits whether towing or not.

you can not mix tyre/wheel sizes on the same axle here in Blighty .... & chances are, a space saver will be different from those already fitted to the car.

As Lutz says, space savers are intended for emergency use only though at silly o'clock on a Saturday night, completing the journey with the space save is likely to be your only option. Also, you're unlikely to wait a couple of days outside a FeuVert while they order your odd ball/uncommon sized tyre.

By the way, those vehicles which come with a space saver wheel in the UK will also be similarly equipped on the Continent.

"As Lutz says, space savers are intended for emergency use only though at silly o'clock on a Saturday night, completing the journey with the space save is likely to be your only option. Also, you're unlikely to wait a couple of days outside a FeuVert while they order your odd ball/uncommon sized tyre."

Totally agree ED - which is why - although I accept it's completely 'over the top' - I carry a full size spare on a roof rack on my Touareg.

It all depends where you are and when.  Winter tyres marked for Mud and Snow are required until 31 March in the areas marked on this map of France. Other countries have their own rules too.  I have no idea whether a space saver tyre is compliant.

Of course a space saver is not compliant, but as it’s only intended for limited use in an emergency it doesn’t have to be.

The same applies to a breakdown vehicle towing a vehicle which has at least one axle in contact with the road. The towed vehicle would theoretically have to fulfil the requirements relating to trailers, but as it’s for emergency use only it is temporarily exempt.