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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 02:22 AM
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Well I had a 4 inch screw mess up one of my tires and I need to replace it. I ordered a whole new set of tires but they wont be in til a couple of days. I am wondering how long I could drive with the spare.

Is it safe to drive with the spare on the freeway for a couple of days til I get my new tires?
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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Read your owner manual. It believe you are only supposed to go about 50 miles on that mini tire.......
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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i think you have to keep it under 50 mph also

they paint it bright yellow to make it an eyesore and have you replace it asap
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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i was told you shouldnt go over 75 miles on the tire and keep it under 50mph
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 04:12 AM
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gotta love the color of the spare tire
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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^ lol. It attracts a lot of looks...
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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^dam...those are kinda sexy. where can i get an entire set?!?!
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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ur joking right? u think that they look bad... im with scootch. im gonna get a full set... they would be better in 18s or 19s yellow would look hot on flint mica
Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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i dont remember where it saw it but some tc had 4 of them on it ...im guessing it was a joke or a photoshop. i cant even remember where i saw it.
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