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219. Spare tyre
A spare tyre is an additional tyre, usually already mounted on a wheel, carried in a vehicle so that a damaged or punctured road wheel can be temporarily replaced. Vehicles may carry a full-size spare wheel, a compact temporary spare or a tyre-repair kit instead.
A temporary spare wheel is normally intended only for emergency and short-term use. Drivers must follow the manufacturer's restrictions concerning speed, distance, tyre pressure and installation and should replace or repair the damaged normal tyre as soon as possible.
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Is a spare wheel compulsory in a Belgian car?
No general Belgian rule requires an ordinary car to carry a spare wheel. Many vehicles instead have a tyre-repair kit, run-flat tyres or another manufacturer-provided solution.
Must you reduce speed when using a spare wheel in Belgium?
Yes, where the spare requires it. Belgian law states that when a spare wheel is being used temporarily, the use of the vehicle must be adapted, particularly by reducing speed.
What should you do if the tyre cannot be repaired safely at the roadside?
Move the vehicle to a safe location where possible, secure and signal it as required and arrange roadside assistance or recovery. Do not continue driving on a severely damaged or deflated tyre.

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