2006-12-03 16:29:17 · 12 answers · asked by jessie w 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would not expect that you can, although it is possible, depending on the tire. Spare tires typically last for 70 to 80 miles, and the distance you want to drive is about 120 miles. This is for regular ones, not the new sapce-conserving ones of other spare tires. As there are many cities on the way to Los Angeles, it would be much better for you just to get the tire fixed somewhere, but if you really want to it is possible, although i don't recommend it. Your best bet for traveling would be to buy new tires or make sure your current ones are in top condition (although this should apply just to everyday driving), or bring two spares if you have enough room.
2006-12-03 16:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your spare tire. Some cars have a spare that is smaller than a standard tire to save weight. I have a spare that's like a fifth tire. If you keep it inflated to the right pressure then its exactly like a normal tire as long as you have attached the nuts right. However you should generally count on your spare getting you as far as the next service station.
2006-12-04 00:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just recently rode on the "donut" for quite some time before the tire I needed came in. Just DO NOT go over 55 mph AND make sure the pressure is correct.
Also, it was a rear tire. That made a difference.
Good luck.
2006-12-04 00:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by I am Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on if it's a full spare or one of the small mickey mouse type. If it's a full spare it may be as good as a regular tire. Of course you're SOL if you get a second flat
2006-12-04 00:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not recomended but you probably could, that happened to me when i was coming back to Los Angeles from Tijuana i got a flat tire in San Ysidro and made a it bac on a spare.
Just Try not to go above 55 miles per hour.
2006-12-04 00:32:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
San Diego to LA? Yeah,probably.....Car and Driver did a test on those "donut" tires a little while back and discover that,even though they look silly,they are actually pretty tuff little tires.....
2006-12-04 01:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by Chief Paduke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
<>If it's a full-size spare, sure. If it's one of those "space saver" "donut" spares you have to inflate, I would not recommend it. They usually carry warnings not to go over a certain speed because they are truly only for emergencies; just to get you to where you can fix your flat or replace your tire.
2006-12-04 00:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might make it if you drove real slow,and was real care full of the roads you took ,,i once drove one 150 miles but there not safe to drive at at speeds better than 45 ,and that's not good ,but if it was an emergency you might make it,,its all up to you on this one,,if it were me id stop and buy a tire,if its a full size tire ,it will make it with no problems..good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-12-04 00:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you are referring to the "mini-spares". It's not the distance that would hurt the small tire, but the speed at which you travel. I believe that you are supposed to keep it at 30MPH and under.
2006-12-04 00:31:51 · answer #9 · answered by Cooljerk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it will but it can cause aliment problem and you can get a ticket for not having the right tire for the hiway
2006-12-04 00:44:33 · answer #10 · answered by truckfordbest 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋