Spare Tyre & WOF Question

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#173439 23-May-2015 13:38

From what I can tell a WOF inspector will check to make sure the spare tyre is secure but wont check tread depth. Will a spare tyre under 1.5mm depth pass a wof? If not I assume I can remove the spare tyre before the WOF check because you dont need a spare tyre at all to pass a wof from what I've read?

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#1310393 23-May-2015 13:42

We have a new Ford-no spare tyre. Just the inflator. No problem with WOF.

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#1310397 23-May-2015 14:07

Your thinking is correct, I believe you do not need to have a spare to pass a WOF, but if you do have one it must be in good condition and secured adequately.

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#1310423 23-May-2015 15:02

https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/tyres,-wheels-and-hubs/tyres-and-wheels

This is ALL that applies to a spare tyre

Spare Tyres

18. A spare tyre, if carried is not:

a) securely attached by a device that is in good condition and correctly applied, or
b) stowed in a closed compartment separate from the occupant space (eg if the manufacturer’s attachment device is missing or faulty).

weird i know but as soon as the tyre is put on the car is has to meet the other conditions.

steve181

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#1310431 23-May-2015 15:18

Jase2985: https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/tyres,-wheels-and-hubs/tyres-and-wheels

This is ALL that applies to a spare tyre

Spare Tyres
18. A spare tyre, if carried is not: a) securely attached by a device that is in good condition and correctly applied, or
b) stowed in a closed compartment separate from the occupant space (eg if the manufacturer’s attachment device is missing or faulty).

weird i know but as soon as the tyre is put on the car is has to meet the other conditions.

Ok so a bald spare tyre properly secured under the boot floor meets wof standards.

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#1310433 23-May-2015 15:21

Correct, but as soon as you fit the tyre your car becomes non legal.

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#1310468 23-May-2015 17:01

Not to mention: why would you want to fit a bald tire to a car when its cold, wet and miserable out there.

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#1310470 23-May-2015 17:04

jim69: Not to mention: why would you want to fit a bald tire to a car when its cold, wet and miserable out there.

I wouldn't want to. I would call the roadside service to come and fit it so I could stay warm and dry.

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#1310523 23-May-2015 18:57

steve181: From what I can tell a WOF inspector will check to make sure the spare tyre is secure but wont check tread depth. Will a spare tyre under 1.5mm depth pass a wof? If not I assume I can remove the spare tyre before the WOF check because you dont need a spare tyre at all to pass a wof from what I've read?

Thanks.

My New Car a couple of years ago did not come with a Spare Tyre at all but came with a Chemical Inflator which plugged into the Cigarette Lighter. and its passwd WOF 100% ok.

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#1310525 23-May-2015 18:59

thats because a spare tyre is not mandatory.

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#1310544 23-May-2015 19:29

LennonNZ:
My New Car a couple of years ago did not come with a Spare Tyre at all but came with a Chemical Inflator which plugged into the Cigarette Lighter. and its passwd WOF 100% ok.

Can tires be repaired after using one of those chemical repair things? I would expect that covering the inside of the tire with goo to block holes would screw your balance up signifigantly.

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#1310580 23-May-2015 20:46

richms:
LennonNZ:
My New Car a couple of years ago did not come with a Spare Tyre at all but came with a Chemical Inflator which plugged into the Cigarette Lighter. and its passwd WOF 100% ok.

Can tires be repaired after using one of those chemical repair things? I would expect that covering the inside of the tire with goo to block holes would screw your balance up signifigantly.

if you drive off before it sets fully the centrifugal effect would distribute the goo and it would be automatically balanced

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#1310670 24-May-2015 08:39

A spare tyre that isn't legal is pointless, as the second you use it you are not up to WOF standard. Not to mention a risk as far as safety is concerned, which should be the priority TBH.

Lazy is such an ugly word, I prefer to call it selective participation

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#1310672 24-May-2015 09:10

but the thought is you should only be using the spare tyre to get you to the nearest tyre shop to get it fixed/replaced.

But most often than not people put them on and forget about them. so yea is is a pretty stupid rule. should have to meet the minimum 1.5mm standard

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#1316648 3-Jun-2015 10:20

Don't forget that most insurance companies say your car has to be up to WOF standard. If you crash with a bald spare tyre on, you won't be covered.

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#1316651 3-Jun-2015 10:24

rendezvous: Don't forget that most insurance companies say your car has to be up to WOF standard. If you crash with a bald spare tyre on, you won't be covered.

not unless the bald tyre was a contributing factor. For example if you crash the car in dry conditions the insurance company will have a hard time trying to say the tyre contributed.

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