Australia Warns Against Space-saver Spares

Australian motorists’ organisation the RACV has warned that space-saver spare tyres could increase stopping distances by 50 per cent and reduce cornering grip by up to 13 per cent. This follows tests against standard tyres on four vehicles–small, large and mid-sized cars and a four wheel drive. The tests were an emergency stop from 80 km/h, a cornering test on a 50 metre circle and an emergency swerve.