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Which Side of the Spare Tire Should Face Outward During Installation?

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OMatthew

07/30/25 4:09am

When installing a spare tire, the side marked 'inside' should face inward, and the side marked 'outside' should face outward. Relevant information about spare tires is as follows: 1. Spare Tire: It is an extra tire prepared for a car in case of a flat or other tire issues, serving as a temporary replacement. 2. When using a spare tire: The maximum speed is lower than that of a standard tire, and it is advisable to replace it with a standard tire as soon as possible upon reaching the destination. This is usually indicated in prominent multilingual labels. Types of spare tires include: 1. Full-size Spare Tire: A full-size spare tire has the same specifications as the other four tires on the vehicle and can replace any temporarily or permanently unusable tire. 2. Compact Spare Tire: This type of spare tire has a slightly smaller diameter and width compared to the other four tires, making it suitable only for temporary use on non-driving wheels, with a maximum speed not exceeding 80 km/h. 3. Run-flat Tire: Also known as a 'safety tire' or commonly referred to as a 'run-flat tire,' it is professionally termed as 'tire with run-flat capability.' Compared to regular tires, run-flat tires do not lose air or lose air very slowly when punctured, maintaining the driving profile and keeping the tire bead fixed on the rim, allowing the car to drive to a service station safely for an extended period or temporarily.

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