Hey all,
I know ford gave us a compact spare to deal with the loss of one tire. In theory the tires are able to travel about 3000miles in speeds not to exceed 55mph. This way you can finish your trip should it blow out in an unfamiliar area and you want to get the regular tire replaced by a local dealer in your hometown.
Well, I need some tires to roll on for a few weeks. I'm not gonna be driving much, say 50 miles a week.
I called up a local junkyard and he has 4 compact spares from t-birds and taruses (they are the same right?) they are a 15" wheel. The guy who was selling them was aphrehensive about rolling on 4 compact spares. He thought that they wouldn't be able to support the weight of the car. IS that true?
I would think that a compact spare should still be able to support the equivilent weight of the car as a regular tire would, but due to it's skinny tread, just wouldn't have the same traction as the regular tire would.
Bottom line question, if I put 4 compact spares on my car, am I asking for trouble????
I know ford gave us a compact spare to deal with the loss of one tire. In theory the tires are able to travel about 3000miles in speeds not to exceed 55mph. This way you can finish your trip should it blow out in an unfamiliar area and you want to get the regular tire replaced by a local dealer in your hometown.
Well, I need some tires to roll on for a few weeks. I'm not gonna be driving much, say 50 miles a week.
I called up a local junkyard and he has 4 compact spares from t-birds and taruses (they are the same right?) they are a 15" wheel. The guy who was selling them was aphrehensive about rolling on 4 compact spares. He thought that they wouldn't be able to support the weight of the car. IS that true?
I would think that a compact spare should still be able to support the equivilent weight of the car as a regular tire would, but due to it's skinny tread, just wouldn't have the same traction as the regular tire would.
Bottom line question, if I put 4 compact spares on my car, am I asking for trouble????