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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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i have a flat tire today in the front passenger side. i changed it to my donut. how long can i use it b4 i have to get my old tire changed?
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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50 miles...not much
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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what happens after?
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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kaboom!!....well i thinik its 50 miles i may be wrong.....i know the pressure is much higher than a regular tire tho
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by sman789
kaboom!!....well i thinik its 50 miles i may be wrong.....i know the pressure is much higher than a regular tire tho
u serious?? it will explode after such a short time? so after this time i have to buy a new donut in preparation for next time?
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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you can use the tire more than 50miles.. you just cant go over 50mph.... :doh:
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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yeah i read on the side of the donut that the pressure is 60psi and fastest speed is 50mph. i dont think its the lifespan. but really is the lifespan for each use?
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Originally posted by ziggyziggy
yeah i read on the side of the donut that the pressure is 60psi and fastest speed is 50mph. i dont think its the lifespan. but really is the lifespan for each use?
no!! sman is confused...
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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with mine, I can use it indefinitely :db:

then again, it's a LTW rim h:
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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I used one once for about 150 miles and ran it over 50mph as well.

That is recomended use not to go over 50 mph because the car reacts differently with the spare on it (narrow ass POS).

My recomendation is to put it on the rear and a good tire on the fron if you are going to be driving on it at all because your car will pull hard to the side with the good tire on it.....and if it does happen to blow on you its better to have a rear tire go than a front tire.
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