Spare wheel or not?

[Happy Jack]

Fiat Ducato MWB, 2016.
Weighbridged at1650Kg front, 1500Kg rear.
Running on 15" steel at the moment.
Changing soon to 16" Supermetal hammer matt black.
Tyres, thinking of Falken van 01 or 11.
Supermetal because simple ,stylish and easy to maintain.
Falken, mainly cos of recommendations from m/home fun.
16" seem to have tyres with higher load rating than 15" .
16" , slight increase in ride height and will put my speedo right.
Any other wheel/tyre recommendations?
But what about the spare?
Do I need one for the MOT?
If I do get one, will a 16" fit in the 15" carrier?
Again if I get one, Alloy with same tyre as the others?
OR, will a steel with tyre from Hebay(Thewheelshop) suffice?
Happy Jack.

 

[Clivefog]

Not needed for MoT
Various rules re same size type and even make of tyre on the same axle apply
Also check your break down cover don't require you to carry a spare before you decide to not carry one.

 

[Happy Jack]

Not needed for MoT
Various rules re same size type and even make of tyre on the same axle apply
Also check your break down cover don't require you to carry a spare before you decide to not carry one.

Thanks Clivefog.
Personally I prefer to carry a spare and it makes sense to have same size.
Especially since I need 4 new anyway to get to the bigger size.
Happy Jack.

 

[Howard B]

But what about the spare?
Do I need one for the MOT?
If I do get one, will a 16" fit in the 15" carrier?
Again if I get one, Alloy with same tyre as the others?
OR, will a steel with tyre from Hebay(Thewheelshop) suffice?
Happy Jack.

16" spare fitted my carrier Ok when I upgraded from 15" on my last van.

 

[Happy Jack]

16" spare fitted my carrier Ok when I upgraded from 15" on my last van.

Thanks Howard, mine be should be OK.
HappyJack.

 

[kev54]

Not needed for MoT
Various rules re same size type and even make of tyre on the same axle apply
Also check your break down cover don't require you to carry a spare before you decide to not carry one.

Good point Clivefog I don’t have a spare for weight-saving - but I haven’t considered BD cover (AA via NW FlexPlus) requiring one. Another thing to check!!