Posts Tagged: 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
How long can you drive on a spare tire?
How long can you drive on a spare tire Most spare tires limit how long you can drive on a spare tire and that limit is usually 50 miles maximum. What is a space saver spare tire? In an effort to cut manufacturing costs and reduce vehicle weight and save space, car makers switched from a full size spare tire to a smaller “limited use,” “space-saver,” “donut,” or “compact spare tire.” These smaller tires typically weight about 10-15-lbs less than a full size replacement spare. They’re designed to get you … Read More