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How long does a spare tire last?
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How long does a spare tire last?

I wonder how long I can keep using my spare tire for.


    




Irish
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50 miles or so. And you can't go too fast.


Coconuts
if it is the small spare and you and just driving around on it that is really bad it messes up a lot of other stuff on your car i think the rule for driving on one of those is 40 miles at 40 mph. If you went out and got a full size spare the it is just like a real tire i was just told that if i don't dive on it it can last for about 10 years then i really should get a new one. but as far as if you are driving on it until the tread is too worn down


*****
If you have one of those"temporary spare tires", they are only good for getting you to a tire place to have the flat one repaired. They are good for a about a thousand miles or so.They are NOT designed for regular road use. My advise is to get a regular tire for a spare, and pitch the temp. tire.


Seargentshears
Not very long. Don't drive around with it for too long, it's only supposed to last you to the store. It also looks trashy.


Ed M
If it is a "real" tire, it should last as long as the others on your car. If it is one of the doughnuts it is good for about 300 miles or so but because it is a different size it will damage your allingment and stering if you use it too long.


freetolarf
untill you die


Donald A
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If it is the donut ring it is good 50 miles (80 kms) at 50 MPH (80 KPH)Otherwise if it is the same as the rest of the tires, then it would depend on the expected life of the tires.


Chris C
A spare tire really shouldnt be driven on for more than 50 miles, it is only meant to get you home or to a repair shop. If money is a factor, there are plenty of discount tire, and used tire stores everywhere. So for your own safety, and others, I dont suggest you keep it on for longer than a couple days.





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