spare

A spare tire (or stepney in some countries) is an additional tire (or tyre - see spelling differences) carried in a motor vehicle as a replacement for one that goes flat, has a blowout, or has another emergency. Spare tire is generally a misnomer, as almost all vehicles actually carry an entire wheel with a tire mounted on it as a spare rather than just a tire, as fitting a tire to a wheel would require a motorist to carry additional, specialized equipment. However, some spare tires ("space-saver" and "donut" types) are not meant to be driven long distances. Space-savers have a maximum speed of around 50 mph (80 km/h).When replacing a damaged tire, placing the compact spare on a non-drive axle will prevent damage to the drivetrain. If placed on a drivetrain axle, the smaller-diameter tire can put stress on the differential causing damage and reducing handling.

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  1. Dave53

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  2. J

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  3. bwanamdevu

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  4. Z

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  5. C

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  6. bwanamdevu

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  7. J

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  8. D

    Archived SOLD ZS EV spare wheel kit £150

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  9. Ian MG5

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  10. H

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  11. Archev

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  12. Spinynorman

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  13. Aussi55

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  14. T

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  15. bwanamdevu

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  16. D

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  17. G

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  18. F

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  19. F

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  20. Delboy102000

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