Because, I already have 40 miles on my doughnut, and I was gonna get an extra 30 maybe 40 on it, so I could maybe save my relationship tonight. Is it worth it? lol Like, what could happen, will my tire blow up? Or something? I really need to drive... and cannot wait until Monday :(
2006-11-04 12:28:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
First of all, it's a donut. Having said that, you're not supposed to drive more than 50 miles per hour on them, but you can usually get more than 50 miles traveled out of them in a pinch. If you need to use one, there are a few tips that can make you safer and it last longer. First and most important, if your car is front wheel or all wheel drive, put the donut on the back. If the front tire is the one that blew or went flat, take the rear (full size) tire off the same size, replace it with the donut, and put the full size tire on the front. If your car is rear wheel drive, it's less critical where it goes. Second, in any case drive more cautiously, no fast accelerating, tight turning at high speeds, or slamming on the brakes unless absolutely necessary. This kind of driving puts the donut under a lot more stress and makes it likely to loose traction (causing the car to slide out of control). These tires have less traction because they have a much narrower tread (less tire touches the ground). In most cars, a full-sized tire will fit in the spare tire area. If your car is one of these (you can check by taking a tire off and seeing if it fits if you're not sure), go to a local auto salvage (junk) yard and buy a full-sized tire that will fit your car and carry that instead of the donut. If you aren't sure, look at the size listed on the side of your tire, and find a car of the same model and body style with the same size tire. In my area, the junk yards sell tires on rims for $10 to $30. Even if it is almost bald, a full-sized tire is much safer to drive on than a donut. In short, go ahead and drive tonight, but be very careful while driving. Also, if it will fit in your car get a full-sized spare tire instead of the donut you have now. I hope this helps.
2006-11-04 13:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jonathan R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have drove on a doughnut for about 200 miles when the tire starts to show the metal treads coming through it it is dangerous just be care full keep an eye on it make sure there are no metal lines showing and you will be good
2006-11-04 12:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 07:17:09 · answer #3 · answered by gombos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the rules are that you don't drive more than 50 miles PER HOUR... as in speed.
You need to get off of that thing ASAP. It's unsafe as hell. It's supposed to get you to a tire shop and no further. It is not an alternative to a real tire.
Heck, here a used tire -- mounted -- costs $30. What is your life worth?
2006-11-04 12:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have the spare on one of the drive wheels, one axle is turning faster than the other, causing the differential planetary gears to spin constantly, which they are not designed to do. It's OK for a while, but they will wear out prematurely if you don't get the correct size tire on there pretty soon.
It's not cheap to fix the transaxle.
2006-11-04 12:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thought you were a cop ,with that start of a question, get your tire fix asap , doughnuts are good for 10 to 20 miles only.
2006-11-04 12:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by COSMO 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the only thing i seen happen is the tire starts to show the lineing but you shoud be very carful cause you may not blow out get that man or woman but it shoud work give it a try and see but nothin shoud happen but change as soon as you can
2006-11-04 12:42:27 · answer #7 · answered by steven s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doughnuts aren't meant for that kind of distance. they are for emergency purposes only and you could risk it blowing too!!!! then where will you be??
can you take a bus, cab, call a friend....your relationship sounds important too.
good luck!
2006-11-04 12:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by Gingersnap 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go slow, I've made it over 200 miles on one.
Get it fixed
You gotta do what you gotta do
2006-11-04 12:37:16 · answer #9 · answered by cabbiinc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i ttly agree with geek49203.
2006-11-04 12:43:55 · answer #10 · answered by 恒健 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋