How do I know what size spare tire I need?
Matching Full Size Spare Tires Matching full-size spare tires are basically the 5th tire of a set. They are the same brand, model, and size as the other four mounted on the vehicle. A matching spare is completely identical to the other tires currently on your car. A non-matching spare will typically have a lighter-weight construction and a shallower tread depth that reduces vehicle weight to improve fuel economy. It is becoming more and more rare for passenger cars to have full-size spares.Different cars come with varying wheel sizes, so you’ll need a compatible spare wheel based on your vehicle’s original specifications. Tyre sizes are typically represented in a format like 205/55 R16, where: 205 = Tyre width in millimeters.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.
Will any spare tire fit my car?
Temporary spare tires that come with your vehicle are designed to fit your vehicle make and model only. You can’t just borrow someone’s spare tire and expect it to fit unless you have the exact same vehicle, or a vehicle with the same bolt pattern, hub bore size, weight requirements and even lug nut sizes. Temporary spare tires have limited tread life. Keeping it on your car for a day or two until your first opportunity to get to the tire store might be OK, but only if you limit driving to less than 50 miles during that time.You can safely drive up to 100 miles with a full-sized spare tire and only 50 miles with a smaller one. A spare tire is an extra tire stored in a vehicle in case of a flat tire. Driving too long on a spare tire causes excessive wear on various parts, plus an increased chance of blowout and tire damage.
How big should a spare tire be?
Full-Size Matching Spare Tire: A fifth full-size tire that matches the current set of tires on your vehicle. If you’re using a full-size matching tire as your spare remember to make it part of your vehicle’s tire rotation pattern. Different cars come with varying wheel sizes, so you’ll need a compatible spare wheel based on your vehicle’s original specifications. Tyre sizes are typically represented in a format like 205/55 R16, where: 205 = Tyre width in millimeters.