Why is my spare wheel smaller?

Sometimes, to dissuade people from driving with the spare tyre, in the case of a puncture, manufacturers give a size smaller size unit. This one has a capped max speed of 80kmph and can be driven only for short distances.

Why are Stepney tyres different sizes?

It may be a slight half-inch up to a couple of inches in diameter difference and the width is usually significantly less than your factory tires. This is to save space in your vehicle when the spare tire is stored.

Is Stepney tyre same as other tyres?

A spare tire (or stepney) 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. However, some spare tires (“space-saver” and “donut” types) are not meant to be driven long distances.

Does spare wheel need to be same size?

The wheel part of a space saver (excluding tyre) might be a different diameter to the wheel on your car. In an ideal world, the space saver rolling radius will be the same as the full-size wheel/tyre already fitted to the car. But they can run within 2.5 to 3\% of the car’s proper wheels perfectly safely.

Why is Stepney one size smaller?

designed to take up less space than a normal tire would when stored in the trunk. made to minimize the extra weight put on the car when carried. composed of a light-weight metal for its rim that makes it easier to lift and install.

What happens if one tire is smaller than the rest?

If you put the smaller diameter tire in the back instead of the front, your FWD car will go straight, the shock absorbers and springs will balance and level your car, you don’t feel one side lower than the other side. But if you get off your car and look at it, the side with the smaller sized tire is lower.

How much smaller can a spare wheel be?

Etyres (etyres.co.uk) suggests the height of the spare should be within 2.5\% of the other wheels; Tyresafe (tyresafe.org) says motor manufacturers favour a limit of no more than 2\% smaller or 1.5\% larger.

Why do some cars have different size tires?

The front wheels are simply for steering, and wider tyres make steering harder, so the front tyres are only as wide as they need to be without detracting from the handling of the car. Most sport cars have that. It’s called staggered wheel size.

What is the difference between a Stepney and a spare wheel?

The difference is about 2.5 mm in terms of overall radius. even skoda gives out a spare steel wheel with alloy set. they expect you to replace the stepney as soon as you fix the regular wheel. Nowadays it is a trend by manufactuers to supply a spare wheel of smaller size.

What are the advantages of a smaller spare tyre?

Money: Smaller spare is cheaper. also the tyre is usually low-spec. Boot size: Smaller spare means more room for the boot. This results in more money in your pocket due to advantage over the rest of the market. Fancy comparison charts: Lower weight means lower fuel consumption.

Why do some cars have smaller spares than other cars?

There are three reasons for that. Money: Smaller spare is cheaper. also the tyre is usually low-spec. Boot size: Smaller spare means more room for the boot. Fancy comparison charts: Lower weight means lower fuel consumption.

What is swift spare tyre?

Sharath, The swift spare tyre has caught many owners by surprise, but it is a standard practice with many manufacturers around the world. Popularly called as the “space saver”, a non-alloy regular wheel / tyre was also there on my Honda Accord in the States.