What are the limitations of a spare tyre?

If the spare wheel is different from the other fitted road wheels, it may have a warning label with the appropriate maximum speed limit. Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare wheel and tyre assembly.

Full-size Dissimilar Spare Wheel With a Label on the Wheel

The label on the wheel states: THIS WHEEL AND Tyre ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.

A dissimilar spare wheel and tyre is for temporary use only. Drive the shortest distance possible and have the damaged road wheel and tyre repaired or replaced as soon as possible. If the dissimilar spare wheel or tyre is damaged, it must be replaced.

If you use a dissimilar spare wheel and tyre assembly, this can lead to impairment of the following:

• Handling, stability and braking performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All wheel driving capability.

When driving with this type of a dissimilar spare wheel:

• Do not exceed the maximum speed as shown on the label.
• Do not load your vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the safety compliance label.
• Do not tow a trailer.
• Do not use snow chains on the end of your vehicle with the dissimilar spare.
• Do not use more than one dissimilar spare tyre at a time.
• Do not use a commercial car wash.

Full-size Dissimilar Spare Wheel Without a Label on the Wheel

You can replace the existing road wheel with the spare and continue to drive in the normal manner.

For more information, please refer to your vehicle owner's manual.