You might know a little bit about a lot of things on your car, but do you know what kind of spare tire you have? There are several types of spare tires, and it's nice to know which kind you have in case you have to put it on because, depending on which kind you have, you might have to get to a mechanic right away. At Hendrick BMW Northlake in Charlotte, NC, we want you to be prepared, so we're giving you a few pieces of information.
A full-size spare tire is often the same brand of tire that you already have on all of your wheels. in fact, you can drive for as long as you want without switching out your full-size spare tire. This can save you a lot of frustration about getting to the mechanic right away.
In contrast, a compact temporary spare tire can only stay on for a short time, and you need to be careful about how fast you drive when you have one on.