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Regular tires for a change?

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aesthetics_for_life

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I need to replace two front tires and one rear due to a slow puncture, and the cost is ridiculously high. anyone looked into switching to a space saver spare and using regular tires instead?
 
aesthetics_for_life said:
I need to replace two front tires and one rear due to a slow puncture, and the cost is ridiculously high. anyone looked into switching to a space saver spare and using regular tires instead?
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I had a similar issue with tire costs. switching to a space saver spare worked for me. it saved money and regular tires are easier to find.
 
aesthetics_for_life said:
I need to replace two front tires and one rear due to a slow puncture, and the cost is ridiculously high. anyone looked into switching to a space saver spare and using regular tires instead?
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I don't recommend using a space saver as a regular tire. I'm sure online shops have discounts for all-season tires that you may wanna check.
 
aesthetics_for_life said:
I need to replace two front tires and one rear due to a slow puncture, and the cost is ridiculously high. anyone looked into switching to a space saver spare and using regular tires instead?
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It is not advised to use a space saver as a regular tire. It has a limited speed and range and is only intended for short-term use. Mismatched tires can harm the drivetrain of AWD vehicles. Look for used or reasonably priced tires that fit the specs of your car if money is an issue.
 
MarauderPadfootDQ678 said:
I had a similar issue with tire costs. switching to a space saver spare worked for me. it saved money and regular tires are easier to find.
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these kinds of answers should be reported to the police, why in hell would you recommend using a space saver? Please stop driving before you kill yourself or someone else on the road and replace the space saver with a normal tire!

@aesthetics_for_life I know tires are expensive these days and I feel with you on that. Maybe you can go with some midrange brand like Hankook or cooper to get something more affordable. Whatever you do do not drive with a space saver for a long time, please don't
 

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