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1190 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT 84094
| Phone: | 801-572-4400 | |
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| Mon: | 8:00 - 6:00 |
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| Tue: | 8:00 - 6:00 |
| Wed: | 8:00 - 6:00 |
| Thu: | 8:00 - 6:00 |
| Fri: | 8:00 - 6:00 |
| Sat: | 8:00 - 4:00 |
| Sun: | Closed |
How Long Can I Drive On My "DONUT" Spare?
What a great question.....You can see this every day, people driving everywhere on their spare donut! Seventy miles is the rule of thumb. Donut spare tires are not made for extended service. They have no tread to speak of; the carcass or body of the tire is not reinforced and there is no tread belt to protect it from projectiles and road imperfections.The tire is designed simply to get you to a repair facility. Most of these tires offer a maximum life of 70 miles. Check your owner's manual for an exact recommended mileage for the spare tire.
Do Donut Spares Affect The Braking Or Suspension System?
You may notice poor cornering, handling, and braking characteristics. The donut spare has a smaller footprint than a conventional tire, which translates into diminished braking and handling. With the donut spare in place, you may find that, when braking, the vehicle dips to the side where the donut was mounted. Also, you may notice the vehicle pulling to that side.
Why Do Car makers Put These Spare Tires In Cars?
The use of donut spares is a space cutting measure. Typically the donut spare takes up much less space in today's smaller vehicles.
Can I Put A Full Size Spare On My Car?
Yes, but the question is: where do you carry and stow it? Years ago, cars had spare tire wells to fit the full size spare so that it was out of the way. This space has been eliminated in order to produce smaller cars. It looks like we're stuck with donut spares for the time being. What's coming in the future is stuff for another time!
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Tom Lund
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