I brought my minivan in to have 1-year old, top-of-the-line Yokohama tires balanced as I'd noticed a slight wobble. When they went to balance, they realized the problem was that the tires (2 of them, anyway) were splitting very badly around the bead where they connect to the rims - definitely faulty. They put on the one new tire they had in stock in my size, then replaced the other defective tire with my small spare (one of those 'doughnuts') and then told me it'd be 3 days before my new tires show up. I explained I have a 30 mile commute EACH WAY every day, so that I'd be putting 180 miles at least on the spare, but they didn't seem concerned.
Should I be worried about driving that far on this small spare?
2007-12-13 02:52:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The spare can handle the mileage. It's the speed that you can drive at. Most of those doughnut spares are not meant to go above 55mph (Some are not meant to go above 45mph) check on the tire itself, most tell you what speed is the maximum speed you're suppose to travel on them.
2007-12-13 03:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Spare Tire Speed Limit
2016-11-15 12:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by daviss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I brought my minivan in to have 1-year old, top-of-the-line Yokohama tires balanced as I'd noticed a slight wobble. When they went to balance, they realized the problem was that the tires (2 of them, anyway) were splitting very badly around the bead where they connect to the rims - definitely...
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You can drive as far as you like but it is not a little foolish. They are designed to take you about 50 miles maximum in any one use but in practise it is to the nearest tyre replacement centre. The wheel is smaller then the regular one so it puts a strain on the suspension and in any machine in common with the human body it will cause strain and wear elsewhere. So change it and in the long term save yourself some cash
2016-04-01 00:42:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the way to the scene of the crash!
Seriously, if you drive 55 mph or less you can go 500 miles safely but it is recommended that you get your tire fixed asap. Good luck
2007-12-13 03:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by absent farmer 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No.. We have tested the 'doughnuts' in high speed and long distance driving. Their ok... The vehicle may handle a bit differently so care should be taken when driving. But the 'doughnuts' can handle your mileage.
2007-12-13 03:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by flea 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋