Can my spare be a different size?
Yes, you can use your old tire as a spare, as the general rule is that a spare within 2″ of the bad tire on the ground will work, but a used tire the same size as your tires on the ground won’t cost much.
Are Temporary spare tires universal?
Temporary/Compact Spares The compact temporary spare tire and wheel that comes with a vehicle is designed to fit that vehicle only. Never attempt to use a Temporary/Compact Spare Tire and wheel on another vehicle unless it is the exact same make and model.
Which is temporary / compact spare tires available for my vehicle?
Read more about spare tire use . View consumer ratings for Temporary/Compact Spare Tires. Which Temporary/Compact Spare Tires are available for my vehicle?
Can a space saver tire fit under the trunk floor mat?
I noticed on the car I looked at that it uses run-flat (or as Mercedes prefers to call them, Extended Mobility) tires, and consequently as I looked in the trunk there is no space saver tire . Does anyone know if a space saver tire would be able to fit under the trunk floor mat, or are you forced into using run-flat tires on that car?
How big of a spare tire do I Need?
Temporary spares are smaller than the vehicle’s other tires, take up less trunk space, and are light enough for most people to handle when they’re changing a flat. But since they are not quite equal to your regular tires, they are only meant to be driven a short distance, at speeds no faster than 55 mph.
Read more about spare tire use . View consumer ratings for Temporary/Compact Spare Tires. Which Temporary/Compact Spare Tires are available for my vehicle?
I noticed on the car I looked at that it uses run-flat (or as Mercedes prefers to call them, Extended Mobility) tires, and consequently as I looked in the trunk there is no space saver tire . Does anyone know if a space saver tire would be able to fit under the trunk floor mat, or are you forced into using run-flat tires on that car?
What are the pros and cons of a full size spare tire?
Full-Size Spare PROS CONS Able to be used as regular tire More Expensive Can support the normal weight of the veh Heavier Rotated in as part of the tire rotation Harder to store Longer life
Do you need a spare tire for a run flat?
Yes, unfortunately, the thought-process is that run-flat technology has improved (ride quality and all of that) over the years eliminating the need for traditional tires.