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07-15-2011, 01:02 PM | #1 |
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How long is it safe to run the space saver spare? (2011)
How long (miles) is it safe to run the factory space saver spare on a 2011 WRX? With the diameter differences, is it even safe to limp to the next exit?
I have a 100-mile daily commute and if I were to get a flat, I don't want to put on the spare and then kill a diff trying to limp the car back home if it is not safe. Edit: This is a pre-emptive question...knock on wood, I don't have a flat. Thanks in advance.
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07-15-2011, 01:46 PM | #2 |
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07-15-2011, 01:56 PM | #3 |
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07-15-2011, 02:37 PM | #4 |
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for as little time and as few miles as possible and below 50mph
just like the owners manual says |
07-15-2011, 02:40 PM | #5 |
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The owner's manual in my old Legacy made no mention of differential damage. I had not read all of the way through the WRX manual (amended or otherwise). At any rate, the manual does not always seem to have the best info.
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07-16-2011, 06:57 PM | #6 |
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Your 2011 WRX has open diffs I believe. So it doesn't matter
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While it's arguably one of the most redundant manuals i've ever read the information it does provide will help maintain your warranty. I'll take that advice over a stranger's on the internet anyday...
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07-16-2011, 10:44 PM | #8 |
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nice.... They want you to drive as few miles as possible and under 50 because the tire itself is a pos. Not that you will damage the diffs. I don't have time to explain how diffs work. You've been on here long enough, read the stickies. |
07-17-2011, 04:33 PM | #9 |
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i say scrap the spare and just buy a full rim and use that as a spare
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07-17-2011, 08:33 PM | #10 |
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07-18-2011, 02:32 AM | #11 |
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the spare they give you (I'm pretty sure) = the same diameter as your stock set up.
So shouldnt matter to limp to the nearest tire shop. |
07-18-2011, 12:15 PM | #12 |
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It's within 2% of your stock diameter I believe. The reason for any caveats in the manual is as another poster said: it's a POS tire. It'll pop if you get it to hot (read: drive over 50, drive too long).
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