MOTORING experts have revealed how far and fast you can drive on a spare tyre.
Halfords and the AA say as a general rule of thumb, you should travel no farther than 70 miles on a spare tyre.
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This should give you ample distance to head to the nearest garage and get a new standard tyre fixed in the case of a puncture.
And you should not travel any faster than 50mph on a spare.
This speed restriction is for safety reasons as temporary tyres are usually smaller and can leave your vehicle unbalanced.
It’s also important to remember that the higher your speed, the harder your car is to control, so drive carefully.
Where possible, give you and other drivers plenty of space on the road and try and stick in the slow lane.
It may be necessary to use your hazard lights to make other motorists aware of the situation.
It’s also important to bear in mind that some wheels may also be characterised by ‘front only’ or ‘back only’, so double check before fitting it.
If you’re towing a caravan or trailer and get a puncture, then it’s usually OK to fit a space-saver spare to any axle on the car.