All the info and rules for the spare wheel in the car
The times were shipped in those cars even with a full-fledged replacement, are long gone. Meanwhile, cars have at most a temporary spare wheel or use a different technology. This saves weight and thus Fuel. A spare wheel-there is no compulsory in Germany.
- With the temporary-use spare unit, you can travel in the case of the cases a maximum of 80 km/h. The bike will do is get you safely to the next workshop and is therefore not suitable for long distances.
- With a conservative driving style will be longer distances of 100 km are Not possible. Due to the different tyres, the differential can take damage, so you should really only go on short trips.
- The tire pressure must be in the temporary-use spare unit is significantly higher, usually about 4 bar. Since the temporary-use spare unit stored very long in the trunk, you should check the tire pressure regularly and, if necessary, to align. In the case of an inspection, this task is taken over from the workshop.
- The spare wheel is mostly a summer tire. So you are allowed to drive in case of a breakdown in the Winter. In the event of ice, snow and rain, you should drive with the temporary spare wheel to the slower, more cautious and shorter routes.
- All individual information and rules to your spare wheel you will find either directly on the tire or in the manual of your car.
You need a spare in the car? (Image: Pixabay)
Puncture kit and run-flat tires instead of spare wheel
- A puncture kit is a good Alternative to the spare wheel. With compressed air, a sealing medium is pumped through the valve into the tire. As a result, smaller holes and damage temporarily closed. For too long, you should not rely on the repair, however.
- Clearly more comfortable in the Runflat tyre. This make the spare tire obsolete. The side walls are not reinforced, so it comes with a drop in pressure, damage to the tire. The breakdown is shown in the on-Board computer directly, you can travel with a maximum of 80 km/h to the nearest workshop. Partial distances of up to 300 km are still possible.
- Such run-flat tires are also significantly more expensive and heavier. Currently the tire will come only with the high-priced models.
Puncture kit instead of spare wheel (image: Pixabay)
In the next practical tip we show you how to remove the spare wheel with a tire mounted.
