How Many Kilometers Can a Spare Tire Be Driven?
2 Answers
Spare tires can be driven for a certain number of kilometers depending on their type: 1. A full-size spare tire can be driven for over 100 kilometers; 2. A compact spare tire can be driven for no more than around 60 kilometers. A spare tire refers to an extra tire for a car, which has the same specifications as the original car tires. Precautions for using a spare tire include: 1. Regularly inspecting the spare tire; 2. Not using it for an extended period; 3. Avoiding rotating the spare tire with other tires; 4. Keeping it away from oil products. Spare tires are categorized into full-size spare tires, compact spare tires, and run-flat tires. Depending on the vehicle model, they are usually placed: under the trunk floor, hanging below the rear of the car, or fixed outside the trunk door.
Last time I changed the spare tire, I asked the repair shop mechanic. The non-full-size spare tire - that small, narrow one - shouldn't exceed 80 kilometers in total distance, and speed must be kept under 80 km/h. For full-size spares that match the original tires, you can go a bit farther but don't exceed 200 kilometers. This is mainly because spare tires have thinner rubber and shallower tread patterns, resulting in poor grip. Prolonged use can cause deformation or even blowouts. Last week my neighbor drove over 100 kilometers on a spare and ended up with scratched wheel rims. My advice is to visit a repair shop immediately when you see one - never treat a spare tire as a regular tire.
