how far can i drive on a flat donut?
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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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Depending on your route, the coast-to-coast drive across America ranges in distance from approximately 2,500 to 3,500 miles. If you're prepared to clock eight-plus hours behind the wheel per day, the shortest route should takes four days and the longest six.
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The run flat feature uses a reinforced side wall that, in the event of the tyre bursting, holds it in shape, preventing it from springing out of the rim. This means that in the case of a flat, it's possible to drive a further 150 miles at 50 mph.
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This allows the manufacturers to build a smaller car, but the tire itself is not built to last. 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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50 mph is pretty common, but check the thing itself. As for how far, ideally, not very far. I wouldn't go more than 100 miles on it. Basically, fix/replace the "real" tire ASAP, and then take the donut off as soon as the fixed/new tire is ready.
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Surprisingly, you can get around 50 to 100 miles on an 'empty' tank of petrol, the chart suggests. In reality, this will depend on driving conditions, the condition of the car and how you drive, so it's just an approximation.
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From the ground to the roof, you can't go any higher than 4.3 metres and no wider than 2.5 metres. As for length, tiny homes can go up to 12.5 metres, but chances are you won't want it that long anyway. “The reason being to legally tow it on Australian roads, you need to keep it under 4.5 tonnes,” Darren said.
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Run-flat tires cannot be driven faster than 50 miles per hour and typically offer up to 50 miles of extended mobility. Selected applications, based on vehicle and the run-flat tire design, can range from just 25 miles up to 200 miles. Consult your vehicle owner's manual to determine what you should expect.
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50mph and no more than 50 miles. I've taken a "doughnut" to 80+mph and over 100 miles before. I've never heard of one blowing out, just drive the speed limit and get it replaced. No more than 50/50 as CafeSilver said.
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Nearly every BMW vehicle comes standard with run-flat tires, which allow you to drive on a flat for up to 100 miles. ... The Continental Contiseal tire has a sticky substance inside that can keep the air in a tire and seal it even after the nail is removed.
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You should not drive over 50 mph and no more than 50 miles with a donut-type spare tire. Driving for long distances on a spare tire can potentially cause damage to other car parts, including the transmission.
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This is because they are more compact, so the guideline is the spare tire should not be driven faster than 50 mph. While you can drive on highways with donut tires, it is safer to stay off of them as you will only be able to go about 50 mph or less.
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How Far Can You Drive Safely in a Day? You should not drive for more than 9 hours a day, excluding breaks. For every 4.5 hours driving you should take breaks amounting to 45 minutes. For long-distance driving, this means you can drive around 500 miles safely in a day.
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On a flat surface, assuming no breaks or stopping, in moderate weather (i.e. not blazing hot or freezing cold), I would say about 3.5 hours. 11 miles is a long way to go on foot, particularly for those people who are not accustomed to going that distance.
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It should say right on the side of the spare tire, or on the wheel itself on a large, prominent sticker. If that's missing or illegible, the rule of thumb is to not drive faster than 50 mph with a donut spare tire. Going faster could cause tire failure, differential damage, or both.
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The major reason is that you can continue to drive and maintain control of your car with punctured run flats for about 50 miles at a speed of 50mph. This means motorway drivers won't need to immediately pull over or take the risk of changing the tyre themselves.