{"id":234,"date":"2014-10-13T16:37:16","date_gmt":"2014-10-13T16:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/?p=234"},"modified":"2017-03-28T21:02:37","modified_gmt":"2017-03-28T21:02:37","slug":"how-long-can-i-drive-on-a-spare-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/how-long-can-i-drive-on-a-spare-tire\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can I Drive on a Spare Tire?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_386\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Spare-Tire-Change-Indianapolis-IN-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Spare Tire Change Indianapolis IN\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-386\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spare Tire Services 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div>Spare tires and \u201cdonuts\u201d have truly come in handy for thousands of drivers all over the country. When a tire goes flat, having a spare can mean the difference between walking ten miles to a service, and getting back on the road within a few short minutes. Many drivers are guilty of driving on a spare tire or donut longer than the owner\u2019s manual suggests; but just because it is common behavior doesn\u2019t mean you should do it too. Continue reading to learn how long you should drive on a spare tire, how fast you should go, and what to do in the case of a blown tire. <\/p>\n<h1>Spare Tires and Donuts<\/h1>\n<p>Manufacturers know that spare tires are used infrequently, so many are changing their designs to a smaller space-efficient \u201cdonut\u201d. Spare tires and donuts are very different from standard tires, and they require different driving methods and techniques when being used. Whether you have a spare or a donut, there are important guidelines to follow to protect yourself, other drivers and passengers, and your vehicle. <\/p>\n<p>Never leave your spare tire on longer than the owners\u2019 manual or manufacturer\u2019s instructions state. This can lead to a whole heap of complications. Spares and donuts are meant to be temporary tires, because in fact, they are temporary tires! They are not as durable as ordinary tires, and weaken at a much faster rate. You see, a standard tire contains layers of steel and polyester fibers beneath the rubber. These layers are called plies and are where the real strength comes from. For space and weight-saving reasons, spares do not contain as many plies as ordinary tires; therefore, they deteriorate quicker. With half as many plies as regular tires, spares lack sufficient puncture-resistance and corning ability too.<\/p>\n<p>Temporary tires, being smaller and narrower, make much less contact with the road. A smaller contact patch means reduced traction and ABS control. Stopping distance is increased and handling can become unpredictable. And don\u2019t try to tow a trailer, or anything for that matter, because spares do not retain the same loading strengths and qualities as standard tires. Driving on a spare can also create a load of mechanical problems and problems with the differential. <\/p>\n<p>With all this in mind, most manufacturers suggest using a spare tire for a short, emergency amount of time, while never exceeding 50 miles per hour. Avoid highway and interstate driving if you can; but if you must remain on the interstate, always drive in the far right lane with your hazard lights on. Perhaps you just need a tow, and don\u2019t want to mess with a blown tire? In this case, call a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/\" title=\"Tow Truck Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis tow truck<\/a> service for roadside assistance or towing. <\/p>\n<h1>Zore\u2019s Towing<\/h1>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_54\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Towing-Indianapolis-IN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Towing-Indianapolis-IN-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Towing Indiana 317-247-8484\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-54\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Towing Indiana 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div><strong>Call Zore\u2019s Towing at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for prompt roadside assistance or tow truck service in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are highly trained, licensed, and experienced wrecker operators that provide towing services 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Our towing company has been family owned and operated since 1927, providing exceptional towing service at a competitive price. We are friendly, fast, and affordable. Call 317-247-8484 for professional <strong>towing services in Indianapolis, IN<\/strong> today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spare tires and \u201cdonuts\u201d have truly come in handy for thousands of drivers all over the country. 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