At the time, RAC research showed that more motorists were travelling without a usable spare wheel. More than 25% had not replaced their spare after a puncture, while 18% carried only a repair kit. For fleet operators, punctures without a spare could mean an additional recovery vehicle, more downtime and a longer roadside response.

WHY RAC NEEDED IT

For RAC patrol technicians, the EZ Spare provided a practical way to deal with punctures when no usable spare was available. The multi-fit wheel could be temporarily fitted at the roadside, allowing the vehicle to be driven to the nearest tyre specialist or dealer instead of requiring a separate flatbed vehicle.

One large fleet operator alone recorded almost 500 puncture callouts in a single month where no spare wheel was available.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Frank Flynn, Information Manager at RAC, said at the time:

“The multi-fit wheel provides a quick fix — it can be temporarily fitted, and the vehicle recovered immediately to the nearest tyre specialist or dealer.”

For fleet operators, the benefit was clear: fewer flatbed callouts, faster roadside support and less vehicle downtime.

WHERE IT STANDS TODAY

What started with RAC in 2014 has become a proven universal spare wheel solution. EZ Universal Spare covers up to 95% of vehicles on the road today and is road legal and TÜV approved.

The principle remains the same: get the driver moving again, with minimal disruption.