Having just bought a 2010 Jazz, which has no spare fitted, I was concerned about lacking the security of a spare wheel, especially when I read in my RAC conditions, that they, the RAC would NOT be responsible for any costs involved if a serviceable spare wheel was not carried on the vehicle. I have not had a puncture in many years but the worry is still there especially when if like us you live in the West Country, where most of the time you are on dark lanes. I have read many 'forums' on the question of the lack of a spare wheel and decided to go to the option of a s/h space saver as per the very helpful 'wheelfitment.eu' download included in Forums. I went for the Rover 25/45 option. I went to a very large 'Vehicle Dismantlers' where I was told no can't sell you a s/h tyre that is more than five years old. Thinking I would have to shell out for a new Honda spare wheel, quite by accident came upon a garage that had more cars out front, beyond hope than being repaired. So I asked and a space saver was rescued from a MG ZR which was growing a good crop of grass. The wheel had been used BUT the tyre a Michelin looked in very good order. I know we cannot see inside a tyre but usually an inspection will show any major problem like heavy kerbing etc. This seemed fine and it was still inflated!!!!!. So a few pounds and I can at least know that should a puncture occur, my spare wheel is there AND I still have Honda's pump if it needs a top up.
