The RAC is providing all of its patrols with a multi-fit wheel, potentially saving fleet drivers over 229 days of downtime per year.

The wheel is designed to fit on to most types of vehicle to allow it to be recovered to the nearest repair centre.

Frank Flynn, information manager for RAC, said: “We are seeing a growing trend of call outs from fleet drivers with a puncture or a flat tyre, but no spare wheel, which would previously have required an additional flat-bed vehicle to be deployed.

“The multi-fit wheel can provide a rapid solution to fleet customers as the wheel can be temporarily replaced and the vehicle recovered immediately to the nearest tyre specialist or dealer.”