I have a flat tire and.....?

Question

I got a dougnut put on (the rear drivers side). This happened today....I know the rules to driving with a dougnut, but I want to know if anyone has used it for 4 days. I can not get my tire fixed until Friday. I commute to work a TOTAL of 15 miles a day...I will not be going anywhere else. Just work until I get this fixed. What is your experience (I already know the rules about the dougnut).

I can't get it fix until Friday because of finances.

Answer 1

As long as you don't exceed maybe 55 mph, you will be fine, the tire will last as long as the rubber lasts. tired don't wear through very fast and as long as you drive conservatively you should be fine for several weeks. I worked at a place for a while and this guy had his doughnut on his car for almost a month and he drove to and from work on the highway! You shouldn't have a problem at all with what you are using it for! Good Luck!

Answer 2

Make sure your air pressure in your donut is filled to the proper pressure. Most of the time, spare tires have lost a lot of pressure. Most donuts require 60psi pressure, however, check the max pressure rating on your donut to be sure.

But driving on it for a few days should be fine. It's not suppose to be driven over 45 MPH, but a few days on the donut shouldn't put too much wear on the bearings. But it is recommended that you get it fixed as soon as possible.

If your flat was caused by a nail going through the treads, call some tire places around your town. Most flat repairs cost $8-$12. Just make sure you ask them to mark the tire so you don't need to pay to get it rebalanced. If you don't tell them, they'll charge you to rebalance the tires.

Answer 3

No problem with that short of a trip. Maybe you can fix the flat by yourself if it's a nail or screw. They sell plug kits for that.

Answer 4

it will be fine