Posts Tagged: donut spare tire

How far can you drive on a donut spare tire?

How far can you drive on a donut spare tire? Answer: You can only drive 50 miles on a donut spare tire The carmakers say can only drive 50 miles on a donut tire and they mean it. Here’s why: They have a smaller diameter, they’re narrower, thinner and have little-to-no tread • Most donut tires only have 4/32″ tread. 4/32″ on regular tires is considered the lower limit of safety. As you wear below 4/32″ on a regular tire, your braking distances increase dramatically and it’s even worse on … Read More