1 Oct 2026, Thu

Speeding On A Temporary Spare Ends Badly For UK Motorist

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Compact emergency spares are meant for short, slow trips to a repair shop, not high-speed motorway runs, yet one UK driver learned that lesson the hard way after crashing while pushing well past sensible speeds on a donut tire.

These small spares carry strict limits for good reason, offering far less grip and stability than a full-size wheel. Ignoring those warnings invites exactly the kind of loss of control that turned a simple flat into a wreck.

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