Spare wheel ... What if it's not there?
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Many drivers take the spare wheel for granted, like a pump or a set of keys. It lies in the trunk for itself until a convenient occasion. But not everyone considers it important to check it regularly.
The outcome of an emergency situation related to a punctured wheel depends on the good condition of the spare wheel. Whether you will quickly solve this little problem in the event of a traffic accident or spend hours in your car waiting for help.
Spare wheel feature
In the past, spare tires were completely identical and interchangeable with others. Today, most car manufacturers equip cars with a spare tire that is different in shape and size from standard wheels.
These spare tires are for emergency use only and have some restrictions on use. For example, with a stowaway, the car must move at a certain speed and not a long distance.
What do you need to know about a stowaway?
When talking about smaller spare tires, it is important to know the following.
1 Speed and distance
Usually, when driving with a spare wheel, the speed limit is 80 km / h (in some cases - 50). Driving with a spare wheel can affect the vehicle's dynamic performance, especially at high speeds.
There may also be restrictions on the maximum distance you can travel with your spare wheel.
2 Alternative to the spare wheel
Manufacturers are increasingly coming to the idea of excluding the spare wheel from the complete set. Instead, they offer alternative solutions. Of course, some modern cars have the function of vulcanizing and inflating tires while driving. But this technology is still too expensive for the average motorist to afford.
Another alternative is the repair kit - the so-called hand-cured laces. Even if there is no money to purchase a spare tire, you can always have this kit with you.
In the event of a puncture of the tire using a kind of "awl", the hole is filled with a special material. When inflating the tire, it clogs the puncture and allows you to drive a sufficient distance to the nearest service station. Any driver can afford such a kit, and learning how to use it is an easy task.
3 how long can you ride on the dock?
Spare tires of a smaller width are used only in emergency situations. The maximum they are intended for is to get to the nearest tire service. Don't rely on your spare tire all the time.
If it went down, find out what is the reason. In the event of a puncture, it must be vulcanized or replaced with a new one. The maximum you can drive on such a wheel is 5 thousand kilometers (but not in one trip).
