Handling will be different with a skinny spare fitted and you’ll need to allow for this when driving. The space saver wheel is designed to take the place of a traditional, full size spare wheel, and is intended to be a spare wheel for use when you get a flat tyre when out driving.

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The space saver wheel will usually be housed in the boot of the car, in the spare wheel well, concealed out of the way so as not to disrupt luggage space, enabling you to change a tyre when on the go should you need to, provided the space saver wheel is kept with a tyre fully inflated, and is in good working condition. Unlike the bulky, heavy, traditional full size spare wheels, the space saver wheel is compact and light and, as the name suggests, is designed to save space and reduce the overall weight of the car. The space saver wheel has come to replace the traditional full size wheel as a temporary measure when you need to change your tyre in a breakdown situation. You can't travel far on a space saver wheel, approximately 50 miles, and are limited to travelling at a speed of 50 miles per hour. You will need to change the space saver wheel to a full size wheel and return the space saver wheel to the wheel well at your earliest convenience. Inconveniently, you can't house your full size spare wheel in the space saver wheel well once you've changed the tyre, as the full size is just too big, but the benefits of having a smaller, lighter more compact wheel have a positive effect on fuel efficiency and can reduce the CO2 emissions of your car. If you’re towing a caravan or trailer and get a puncture, then it's usually OK to fit a space-saver spare to any axle on the car.When it comes to ensuring your safety on the road, every component of your vehicle plays a vital role. One often overlooked but essential part of your car's setup is the Nissan Qashqai space saver wheel. In this article, we'll explore the significance of a space saver wheel in your car and why opting for a used one can be a smart choice. There’s no maximum distance but the speed restriction, limited tread (only 3mm from new) and softer rubber compound mean that the distance covered before repair shouldn’t be excessive.