the spare is on the front driver's side and is a dinky little thing compared to my regular tires.
2007-01-25 05:36:40 · 11 answers · asked by Mvic 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Normally speed rated to 80kph / 50mph. Only designed to get you home or to a garage.
2007-01-25 05:45:12 · answer #1 · answered by uncle fester 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The temporary spare is just to get you to your next destination and to the shop to have your original tire repaired. After that, it must remain in good enough shape so that it can be used the next time it is needed.
But if you really wanted to know how far you could actually get and how fast you could realistically drive, I can tell you that I drove over 8000 miles, sometimes speeds in excess of 65-70 MPH the last time I used the temporary spare. This, however, is not a good idea. I eventually drove it to the point to where there was no tread left and I wore a hole through the tire making it go flat. I nearly got into a car wreck with it also because my ability to brake, steer, and keep control of the car was significantly affected.
2007-01-25 05:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look on the side of the tire I believe that it will tell you 50mph for 50 miles, check it out to make sure. But since it is on the front drivers side, I highly recommend that you replace it with the correct size, even if you have to buy a good used tire. It is not safe to be driving with that tire in that position. So get it changed ASAP
2007-01-25 05:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by b.clayt 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a front wheel drive car, move that spare to the rear and the rear to the front !!!! Try to never drive far with one of those space savers on a drive axle, very bad for the transmission.
Those tires are only meant to get you to the next tire shop. I believe most are rated at like 45mph. I wouldn't trust it over that. And wouldn't trust it very far.
Don't have enough money for a tire, check local junk yards, they usually have nice used tires cheap.
Still don't have enough money, how much do you want to spend when that space saver blows out and causes and accident?
2007-01-25 05:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by shovelkicker 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The spare which they call donuts are only able to be used temporary until you can get to a service station to have your regular tire fixed. You can drive normally on them but not for long periods.
2007-01-25 05:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by Nuthouse 4456 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most tire manufacturers say less than 55 MPH. Remember the car will handle differently, have less ground clearance, less traction on wet or snowy surfaces and those temporary spares wear pretty fast. Replace it soon.
2007-01-25 05:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by Albert F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should say on the tire, but if it is a donut, you can typically go up to 100 miles at 50mph. You don't want to go much beyond that, even if the tire lasts longer.
2016-03-29 02:13:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its one of those donut spares, you should get your other tire fixed ASAP. They are not meant to be on for a long time. However if its just a regular tire, has long as its in good condition, as long as its good.
2007-01-25 05:52:53 · answer #8 · answered by Gene T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the small tire is not meant for driving beyond the distance necessary to get a new tire.....not very far and not very fast. Get the old tire replaced/repaired soonest.
2007-01-25 05:41:51 · answer #9 · answered by herkco 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i see everyone answered the speed part...but your only suppose to drive on it a max of 35-40 miles
2007-01-25 05:49:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋