2007-06-25 06:56:03 · 11 answers · asked by Silver F 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They aren't intended to be driven on at all - most are only rated to go 45mph (if that), and are only intended to get you home, and maybe to the tire shop.
Depending on how bad the puncture is (like a nail or screw) - you can sometimes use a plug kit - go to autozone or someplace and they sell one that comes with a round file that you stick in the hole to rough up the edges, then you stick a plug (long sticky thing) onto the tool they give you, coat it with the special glue they give you, poke the tool down in - and then pull it out quickly and the plug stays in the hole.
Pump the tire up and see if it holds air - if so, you are ready to go. Keep in mind, this will always be the weak point of the tire (and therefore the whole car), but it beats the hell out of driving around on a mini-spare.
2007-06-25 07:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by Joe M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually up to 100 miles, however the problem is not how long the tire will last, but how bad will you damage your car. If you have the mini spare on a drive axle (front axle if front wheel drive or rear axle if rear wheel drive car) you can damage your differential. The reason is because the spare tire is spinning faster than the other tires on the vehicle. Bottom line, don't drive on it very long.
2007-06-25 07:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by Nitro 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
75-100 miles, but you can take your tire to any auto shop or tire shop and they can repair your flat tire for $10-$20 (as long as the puncture is on the tread of the tire and not on the sidewall)
2007-06-25 07:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by zeventy1z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most spare tires are rated for less then 100 miles.
2007-06-25 06:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jeremy A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should be able to drive on it at lest 40 miles. it should list the mileage/and speed in the handbook or on the tire
2007-06-25 07:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by florence c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no more than a 100 miles and don't drive to fast
2007-06-25 07:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by xtina 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can drive on that tire for as far as you want. Just don't go too fast
2007-06-25 07:04:07 · answer #7 · answered by Jan G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jeremy is correct if it's one of those small tires.
2007-06-25 07:00:43 · answer #8 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its 100 and no faster that 50mph.. be full of care !
2007-06-25 07:04:24 · answer #9 · answered by DON'T ARGUE W/ FOOLS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't last very long, and if you blow that one out, you got no back up. get your tire fixed, cheap skate!
2007-06-25 07:12:28 · answer #10 · answered by michael_oxgood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋