Matt RX8

Any reason why I cannot use a winter wheel/tire as a spare if I blow a tire?

I know I won't lug it around with me all the time but if I went on a long trip or something.

rx8cited

I don't see why not .........

expo1

Would be better for longer trips than the doughnut spare. Only thing is at least for me is that my winter rims use a different size (19mm) lug so you might need to carry extra tools and nuts.

willhave8

Why not? Good idea, I hadn't thought of that. Got to be better than the spare tire(run for longer/faster) and more reliable than the shaving cream kit. Craig

connor@tirerack

Something to consider,

You may have problems with your DSC due to the difference in traction between the left and right side of the same axle when you are using your snow spare. Due to the squirmy nature of a snow tire, they tend to break loose easier in warmer temperatures which means that one side of the axle will grip while the others slip.

willhave8

Connor, I fully understand and agree. I should have prefaced my comments with - on a long trip where I have the truck space, the snow tire/wheel would be better than the spare or the shaving cream (in my case the latter as I don't have the spare tire) Although I admit, it would certainly not be ideal. -- Primarily because 100 miles in the summer will shave months off the useful life of that tire...

BTW - I am pleased with my Konig/Dunlap M3 setup...
Craig

downshift

Hmm... this sounds like a good idea, especially for folks who don't have the spare tire kit. Between using the goo kit (which basically means getting a new $200+ tire) or wearing out one of your snow tires (which is cheaper); I'd choose the latter.