Donut tire where to buy

Toyota will charge you more for an actual space saver spare. Don't just put it in the trunk because it becomes a dangerous projectile in an accident. Tie it down with something. I want a space saver spare because I don't want to lose the trunk space. Hence, 3 years later, I have done nothing. In the end, I bought another Prius with a spare, so I will just share. I didn't buy a whole car for a spare tire.

It just worked out that way. Mendel Leisk Sand Pounder. At this juncture I'd say just live with what you've got. Second option: approach the dealership, see about a swap to a model with spare.

I watched a video on the patch kit and I think I'll probably just live with it. I've only had to use a spare tire once in my life and it was probably because I wasn't taking care of my tires as well as I should've been. Maybe look into plug repair kit?

Treat the pump and sealant as last resort. Don't use the repair kit unless absolutely necessary. It may damage the TPMS sensor. The person replacing the tire will charge you for cleaning the gunk off the rim.

There are many reasons why car manufacturers utilize these tires, and it all starts with the cost. More accurately, cars with a donut spare tire will be more competitive thanks to the lower prices.

Furthermore, spare tires also free up cargo space. The difference is not significant, especially in larger cars. Nevertheless, car manufacturers can brag about a few more cubic inches of cargo space if they opt for a donut spare tire, which, again, makes them more competitive on the market.

Crucially, though, the temporary spare tire is much lighter than a regular tire and wheel combo. This means that the whole car will be lighter, which positively affects performance and fuel economy. Moreover, it lets car manufacturers keep exhaust emissions at check. With that said, donut tires also have disadvantages.

Primarily they are much worse in terms of performance and have limited traction and braking capabilities. However, if you are among the unlucky people that experience that more often, you might need to replace your donut tire after a few driving stints.

Also, in some countries that drive on CNG or LPG, the tank for these fuels is usually installed into the spare-tire well, and a narrower donut tire is the only option. Like regular tires, the donut models are also not created equally. Many brands offer temporary tires at various price points, which makes the purchase decision harder.

Here is what you need to look out for when purchasing donut spare tires. You should always purchase donut tires that have a similar diameter to your existing tires. And, by diameter, I mean the whole wheel — not just the rim. Book your Winter Tire Change Schedule your tire change appointment online.

Resource Centre. Which spare tire is right for you? When you include a full-size spare in your regular tire rotation, you can extend the life of all five tires. In addition to excellent safety and handling, full-size spares maintain a consistent look on your vehicle.

You may need to buy five tires and rotate them all evenly. The lighter weight of a donut spare tire may give better fuel economy compared to a full-size spare.

And almost anyone can lift one of these. Compact spares can impact important vehicle features such as ABS, traction control and your speedometer. Advantages: Heaps of trunk space. Better fuel mileage. Generally, you can only travel 80 kilometres per hour for 80 kilometres on a deflating or deflated run-flat tire, which might not be far enough on a road trip in remote areas. Not all flat run-flat tires are repairable, and they can be more expensive to replace.

Disadvantages: They can only temporarily repair punctures less than a quarter of an inch in size on the tread face of the tire, not the sidewall.