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A common question Salina drivers ask us at Midway Motors Chevrolet in McPherson is, “How long can I drive on a spare tire?” It depends on the type of spare tire you have, but you should replace it as soon as possible. 70 miles is the absolute furthest you can drive on a smaller, space-saving spare tire, but larger spire tires allow you to go longer. Learn more with Midway Motors Chevrolet in McPherson below, and feel free to contact our service team if you have any questions.
Space-saver spares, also known as “donut spares,” are smaller than your normal tires. If you get a flat tire in Salina and use a space-saver spare, keep the following in mind:
You can find additional usage instructions printed directly on your space-saver spare. Be sure to schedule a service appointment to purchase a new tire or repair the old one as soon as possible.
New trucks and SUVs often come with full-size spare tires. You should still replace the tire as soon as possible, but full-size spares can be used longer than space-saver spare tires.
Keep in mind that the spare tire is probably not the same brand as your other tires, so your traction and handling won’t be the best. The spare tire will also have more tread than your other tires, which can also affect your traction on Hutchinson roads. That said, you should bring your car in for service as soon as you can.
Now that you can answer, “How long can I drive on a spare tire?” Don’t hesitate to contact us with any other service-related questions, like, “Can you put gas in a running car?“
If you need to replace one of your tires, you can schedule service with us online or by phone at (620) 242-1856. We’re conveniently located by Great Bend!
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