how long can you drive on a full size spare tyre?
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A general rule of thumb is to drive no more than 70 miles and no faster than 50 miles per hour before replacing your donut with a new tire. The biggest reason to use these space savers for a short period of time is because they have little to no tread. This makes the spare vulnerable to road hazards and projectiles.
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The three Michelin models we rated all met or exceeded their mileage warranty. But the longest-wearing tire came from Pirelli. We estimate that the Pirelli P4 FOUR SEASONS Plus could last a whopping 100,000 miles.
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Each bald or defective tyre carries a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points.” Although the tread depth of 1.6mm is the legal minimum many experts warn that you should replace your tyres once the tread is below 3mm - this is because stopping distances increase dramatically for car below this tread depth.
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If you drive the car and the pressure is a little low on one tyre and there is no physical defect in the tyre then probably OK for a 100 or so kms but be aware that some parts of the tread will wear and the tyre may cause pulling to one side eventually. If the pressure is substantially low fit the spare.
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The team at Platinum Volkswagen has the answer. It is a good idea to replace the spare as soon as you can, but there are some spare tires that last longer than others. A full-size spare gives you more time and mileage, but most smaller space-saver tires should be driven no more than 70 miles.
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No, the BMW X5 does not have a spare tire because flat run tires are standard on most every BMW vehicle. ... You can drive on flat run cars for up to 100 miles with damage to the rims or wheels.
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This is the dry weather speed and if it's wet you should go slower. The maximum distance you can drive on a space saver tyre is usually marked as around 50 miles (80km) but if necessary they can be driven up to 300 miles (500km) on good surfaces as slow speeds.
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Spare tyres In the UK it is not a legal requirement to carry a spare tyre, but it is advisable. If you do have one remember to carry out these safety checks on that one too, although legally if it is stowed away then it doesn't need to be up to legal standards – it just makes sense to keep it that way.
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Fact: The spare tire enables you to drive to the nearest repair shop to have the flat tire inspected and either repaired or replaced. You should not drive over 50 mph and no more than 50 miles with a donut-type spare tire.
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The more miles you cover, the quicker your tyres will need to be changed; however, on average, you can expect a tyre to last between 20,000 - 30,000 miles.
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Rule of Thumb: Speed Due to the reduced reinforcement in the sidewalls, manufacturers suggest keeping speeds below 80 kph and using the spare tire only for limited distances if possible. If a compact spare is ever damaged, either the tire itself or the wheel, the entire spare should be replaced rather than repaired.
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Your owner's manual will give the recommendations for driving time and speed. A general rule of thumb is to drive no more than 70 miles and no faster than 50 miles per hour before replacing your donut with a new tire.
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A look across the chart reveals that, with the pressure set at 11.5psi, this tyre is allowed to carry a maximum of 3150kg when travelling at 10kph. Increase pressure to 23psi and its load can be 4355kg at 10kph, increase speed to 40kph with 23psi tyre pressure and the maximum load allowed reduces to 3350kg.
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Pirelli Self-Supporting Run Flat Technology allows tires to literally "run flat" for up to 50 miles at 50 mph (80 km at 80 km/h) unless otherwise specified by the vehicle manufacturer for Original Equipment tires.
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questions, there are a handful of things to bear in mind when you're calculating how long you can spend behind the wheel at any one time. As a general rule, it's safe to drive for no longer than eight hours a day, taking breaks of at least 15 minutes every two hours.
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All tyres should be above the legal minimum tread of 1.6mm across three quarters of the tyre. ... Make sure the tyre size is the same for the rear and front tyres. Although a spare wheel is not a requirement for an MOT check - a 'space saver' spare fitted as a road wheel will not pass.
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Speed and distance limits: Although run-flat tyres allow you to continue onto to your destination with a puncture, you will be limited to a maximum speed of 80km/h for a maximum distance of 80km. The idea behind this is to give the driver enough distance to safely reach a service station to change their tyre.