Thread: Spare Wheel
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      03-12-2020, 06:59 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by alanzillo View Post
Yeah, I look at that information, do you think a 135/80r17 will be ok? I saw that everybody use 135/90r17 but I don't know if it makes any difference
Yes, the 80 vs 90 is the aspect ratio. Higher the number, the greater the width of the sidewall. This translates to a slightly larger overall diameter of the tire when all other factors are the same.

Given the greater discrepancy in tire diameter, driving long term on spare isn't a good idea.
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