Hyundai Tucson: Changing tires / Use of compact spare tires
Compact spare tires are designed for emergency use only. Drive carefully on the
compact spare tire and always follow the safety precautions.
WARNING
To prevent compact spare tire failure and loss of control possibly resulting
in an accident:
- Use the compact spare tire only in an emergency.
- NEVER operate your vehicle over 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum load rating or the load carrying
capacity shown on the sidewall of the compact spare tire.
- Do not use the compact spare tire continuously. Repair or replace the
original tire as soon as possible to avoid failure of the compact spare tire.
When driving with the compact spare tire mounted to your vehicle:
- Check the tire pressure after installing the compact spare tire. The compact
spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa).
- Do not take this vehicle through an automatic car wash while the compact
spare tire is installed.
- Do not use the compact spare tire on any other vehicle because this tire
has been designed especially for your vehicle.
- The compact spare tire’s tread life is shorter than a regular tire. Inspect
your compact spare tire regularly and replace worn compact spare tires with
the same size and design, mounted on the same wheel.
- Do not use more than one compact spare tire at a time.
- Do not tow a trailer while the compact spare tire is installed.
✽ NOTICE
When the original tire and wheel are repaired and reinstalled on the vehicle,
the lug nut torque must be set correctly to prevent wheel vibration. The correct
lug nut tightening torque is 65-79 lb.ft (9-11 kg.m).
CAUTION
To prevent damaging the compact spare tire and your vehicle:
- Drive slowly enough for the road conditions to avoid all hazards, such
as a potholes or debris.
- Avoid driving over obstacles. The compact spare tire diameter is smaller
than the diameter of a conventional tire and reduces the ground clearance approximately
1 in (25 mm).
- Do not use tire chains on the compact spare tire. Because of the smaller
size, a tire chain will not fit properly.
- Do not use the compact spare tire on any other wheels, nor should standard
tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings be used with the compact spare
wheel.
WARNING
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack causing serious injury or death to
you or those nearby. Take the following safety precautions:
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