Can I drive on a flat spare?
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.
When do I need to replace my spare tire?
We recommend tires that were manufactured 10 years prior (or longer) be taken out of service and replaced with new tires. Same goes for the spare. If it’s 10 years old, it needs to be replaced, even if it appears new. It’s important to note that the age of a tire is not the only indicator of whether it needs to be replaced.
Where is the spare tire in a car?
Most newer vehicles comes equipped with a spare tire either on the back or in a separate compartment in the trunk. If your car or truck is among them, you’re in luck. Just switch the flat tire out with the spare and you’ll be able to make it to a garage for a full repair.
What should I do if I have a flat tire?
Pull over somewhere level in case you need to lift your car up on a jack. Don’t get out of your car until you’re sure that traffic is clear on the driver’s side. Don’t go far. You should never attempt to drive any further than a couple hundred yards on a flat tire, even if it isn’t completely deflated.
Why do all wheel drive tires need to be replaced?
Most vehicles also have most of their weight on the front of the vehicle, causing the front tires to handle more load than the back tires.Since the wear and tear on the front and back wheels can be different, the answer to which tires wear faster, is typically the front tires. All-wheel drive vehicles must have all four tires replaced at once.
Can a flat tire be replaced with a spare tire?
A customer surprised by a flat tire may want a mechanic to come out and replace the damaged tire with the spare tire. Spare tires in many vehicles are intended only to be used as a temporary solution until a new tire (or set of tires) can be purchased. Remove the tire and install spare tire.
Do you have to have a spare tire in the trunk?
Cars need four tires to operate. Most vehicles come equipped with a spare tire in the trunk, just in case one of your regular tires blows or goes flat. In the event that a tire loses its pressure, you can use the spare tire as an interim tire until you get it replaced.
How do you take a flat tire off a bike?
Take the wheel off the bike: Release your brakes, then the wheel. (We’ll show you how to remove the front and rear wheels). Remove the tube: Deflate the tube completely and remove it by pressing on the bead (edge) of the tire or using a tire lever so you can access the tube.
Do you need a wheel lock to install a spare tire?
If your vehicle is equipped with wheel locks, a mechanic will need the wheel lock key to remove the flat tire and install your spare tire. Keep your wheel lock key readily accessible in your vehicle in the event of a flat tire. “Finding a trusted mechanic at a reasonable price can be extremely difficult.