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Old 05-22-2014, 04:19 AM
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According to my 98 owners manual, the compact spare can be driven up to 3000 miles at up to 65 mph (50 mph, if on the rear)
 

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Old 05-22-2014, 03:29 PM
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Yeah, these compact spare tires are just a pain. 50 miles at 50mph is my rule.

I'm from the tire/tube generation, (OMF), and believe me, a full size spare was a necessity. Bias-ply tires with cotton cords were like magnets for nails, thorns and glass.

The last full size spare I had was on a brand new '91 S-10 four door Blazer.

With auto clubs/towing the way it is now, a spare is almost useless in an urban, suburban setting. Just gimmie the trunk space.
 




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