When we talk about the different parts of our vehicle, the most essential — and therefore the ones that must be kept in the best condition — are the car’s windows and the wheels.
When it comes to keeping the windshield in perfect condition, it’s as simple as visiting a Ralarsa car glass workshop so we can repair cracked glass or a car window chip in just a few minutes. On the other hand, if you need an immediate tyre change during your road trip, you will need to use what is known as the “space saver tyre.”
On the Ralarsa website, you’ll not only find your nearest car glass workshop, but we also have a motor world blog where, in today’s article, we explain exactly what a space saver tyre is, as well as its characteristics and limitations, so that if you ever need to use one, you can drive in total safety.
Space saver tyre or spare wheel
Space saver tyres — also called spare wheels — are those we should use to replace a tyre in the event of a puncture or another issue. Normally, they are stored in a small compartment in the boot of our car, so they have to be somewhat smaller than a normal tyre, which is why they are nicknamed “space savers.”
Characteristics and limitations
As we mentioned before, the space saver tyre is smaller than a conventional tyre; to be more exact, it is narrower and has a smaller diameter. Even so, it is perfectly possible to reach a workshop where the burst or punctured tyre can be repaired.
However, we must remember that these tyres are for emergency use only, as their useful life is just 200 kilometres — enough to get to the repair point. In addition, space saver tyres have certain speed limitations: when these are fitted to our vehicle, the maximum speed we can reach is 80 km/h, and if we exceed this, we may face a fine from traffic authorities.
If we choose to drive longer than necessary with one of these tyres, the consequences can go beyond fines — due to the height difference, it can also affect other components of our vehicle such as the suspension, axle, differential, bearings, or even the gearbox.
Repairs you should fix as soon as possible
Just as it’s important to know how to act in the event of a tyre puncture during a trip, it’s also important to know what to do in the case of other urgent repairs that may arise on the road and interrupt your journey — such as a car window chip.
Overlooking this type of unexpected damage to your vehicle’s glass and not visiting the relevant workshop can result in a small chip turning into a large crack, making it impossible to repair cracked glass and leading to a full windshield replacement. In this article you’ll find all the information you need to prevent an impact from spreading.
Your vehicle always ready with Ralarsa
Whether you need to repair cracked glass, fix a car window chip, or simply want your car windows ready so you can get behind the wheel at any time, Ralarsa is at your service.
At your nearest Ralarsa glass workshop, you’ll find all the necessary and complementary services for your car’s windows and interior, such as window tinting, wiper blade replacement, or rain and ozone treatments.
In addition, thanks to our more than 40 years of experience in the sector, our team of over 500 specialists, and our work with the best raw material suppliers, all our services carry an extra seal of quality and guarantee.
So don’t hesitate — whenever you or your vehicle need it, count on Ralarsa. We’re available 24 hours a day through our website and by phone at 900 333 733. Enjoy driving to the fullest!
