How to take out the mini spare tire?

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ErinLynn
07/29/25 10:47pm
Mini cars do not come with a spare tire. When a MINI tire has a puncture or other emergencies, you can only drive slowly and safely to the nearest repair shop or wait for support on the spot. Here is some relevant information: 1. Generally, passenger cars are equipped with a spare tire, which should not be used for a long time. The spare tire is used less frequently and has less friction with the ground. Some spare tires are smaller in size than the regular tires, and their aspect ratio, width, or diameter may differ from the tires in normal use. Therefore, after replacing with a spare tire, the four tires will have different friction coefficients, ground adhesion, and air pressure. Long-term use may affect the vehicle's braking system, steering system, and suspension system, posing potential safety hazards. 2. Spare tires are divided into full-size spare tires and non-full-size spare tires. Full-size spare tires have the same specifications as the other four tires on the vehicle and can replace any temporarily or permanently unusable tire. Non-full-size spare tires are slightly smaller in diameter and width than the other four tires, so they can only be used as a temporary replacement and should only be used on non-driving wheels, with a maximum speed not exceeding 80km/h.
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