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Why Car Spare Tires Are Smaller: Smart Engineering, Not Cost-Cutting
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Why is your car's stepney smaller? It's smart engineering, not cost-cutting!
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05-03-2026, 19:52
Why is your car's stepney smaller? It's smart engineering, not cost-cutting!
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Smaller stepney (Space Saver/Donut Tire) reduces car weight, improving fuel mileage.
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Provides more trunk space, especially beneficial in hatchbacks and small cars.
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Lighter and easier to handle, making tire changes simpler for everyone in an emergency.
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Company cost savings on materials translate to lower car production costs, benefiting customers.
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Designed for temporary emergency use only; drive slowly (max 70-80 km/h) for 50-100 km to the nearest repair shop.
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