<VV> Space Saver Spare for Early Model

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 Given there seems to be more folklore than fact, here's some informed articles on Space Saver spare tires:

http://www.caranddriver.com/columns/do-you-care-about-your-spare

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/08/how-far-can-you-drive-on-a-spare-tire.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spare_tire

I can't find it, but Car and Driver, well over 20 years ago, did skid pad tests with a couple of cars with 4 space saver donuts each. They were surprised how well they did, but then again, they were expecting (as was I) to have a really poor handling car. The handling was fine, the dry grip was not impressive!!

 

John Roberts