Can a smaller spare tire be used?

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RyanRose
07/30/25 1:29am
A smaller spare tire can be used. It is almost an unwritten international convention to have a smaller spare tire. In Europe and America, some cars not only have smaller spare tires but some models even mark them with different colors. Smaller tires occupy less space, weigh less, and can save some gasoline in the long run when carried daily. Types of car spare tires: 1. Full-size spare tire: The specifications of a full-size spare tire are exactly the same as the other four tires on the car, and it can replace any temporarily or permanently unusable tire. 2. Non-full-size spare tire: The diameter and width of this type of spare tire are slightly smaller than the other four tires, so it can only be used as a temporary replacement and must be used on non-driving wheels, with a maximum speed not exceeding 80km/h. 3. Run-flat tire: Also known as a safety tire (run-flat tire), commonly referred to as a "bulletproof tire," the industry directly translates it as "tire that can run without air."
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