Does size matter? Spare tire (doughnut) question
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Does size matter? Spare tire (doughnut) question
One of my sisters has a vehicle that's missing the compact spare tire. The vehicle manual says the size of the compact tire is T130/80/15. She can get her hands on a (free) T125/70/15, which I'll assume really shouldn't be an issue, but thought I'd get some input.
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Re: Does size matter? Spare tire (doughnut) question
It'll be 3.5% off in a bad way. What are the sizes of the factory tires?
I wouldn't really want to go smaller than the factory spare. They might have already calculated that the one from the factory is as small as you want to go before you risk differentials, etc.
I wouldn't really want to go smaller than the factory spare. They might have already calculated that the one from the factory is as small as you want to go before you risk differentials, etc.
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Re: Does size matter? Spare tire (doughnut) question
One critical thing: regularly check these donut spare tire pressures and adjust - I do it every few months (nice to have a good 110V inflator at home for this purpose)!
They generally need to be kept at 60+ psi (depending on make/manufacture).
Because, people, for some unknown reason(!), feel comfortable driving at highway speeds on these spares rather than the recommended 50mph or less!
And, if these spare tires are under-inflated (often the case!), they could easily overheat and blow apart. Then, the driver will be kinda dead when the car goes out of control.
Z
They generally need to be kept at 60+ psi (depending on make/manufacture).
Because, people, for some unknown reason(!), feel comfortable driving at highway speeds on these spares rather than the recommended 50mph or less!
And, if these spare tires are under-inflated (often the case!), they could easily overheat and blow apart. Then, the driver will be kinda dead when the car goes out of control.
Z