Why is the spare tire of a car different from the main tire?
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The reason why the spare tire is different in size from the regular tire is primarily for safety, and secondarily to maximize profits by increasing tire sales. Safety: To discourage car owners from using the spare tire as a regular tire for extended periods, spare tires are typically designed to be a different size from the regular tires. Increasing Sales: Automakers aim to reduce costs and boost sales. For safety reasons, they encourage replacing a damaged tire with a new one, thereby increasing sales. Saving Space: To conserve trunk space, full-size spare tires, which are the largest type of spare tires, take up significant room in the vehicle, making it difficult to store other items.