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Question 4090

Is it advisable to make long trips using a temporary-use spare tire?

  1. No, because of the speed and mileage limitations they have.
  2. Only if driving on freeways and in favorable weather conditions.
  3. Yes, as long as it is inflated to a higher pressure than the other tires.
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Correct answer: No, because of the speed and mileage limitations they have.

No. A temporary spare tire is meant to get you to a repair shop. Its manufacturer sets a maximum speed and distance, often 80 km/h and about 200 km, and you must respect them. Higher pressure, freeway driving, and good weather do not remove those limits. In the image, its rim has an 80 km/h sticker.

Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Vehículos · Manual del propietario Mazda6. Neumático de repuesto