Is spare tire for ES 350 for temporary use only? If yes, how long can I leave it on?
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Asked by kyip Jul 21, 2013 at 11:03 AM about the 2009 Lexus ES 350 FWD

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Racer_X answered 10 years ago

The general guidelines are that you shouldn't exceed 50 MPH for more than 50 miles with a compact spare. Also, the spare tire won't allow the car to handle as securely as a normal tire. I'd recommend only keeping it on for a day or so...Normal highway/ interstate driving 55 MPH - 80 MPH+ isn't best suited at all for the spare.

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Racer_X answered 10 years ago

You're welcome :) Hope you can get the tire replaced soon! Until then, just stay in the right lane on highways and drive at a moderate speed. If it's raining or the roads are wet at all, exercise EXTRA caution!

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kyip answered 10 years ago

I just went to the Lexus dealer. They told me that the spare is a full tire. It is not temporary. However, I do think some ES350 come with temporary spare as the user manual indicates. I guess the manual should make it clearer on how to figure out it is temporary or not.

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GuruSRLDJ answered 4 years ago

Read the side of the tire. If it has the same codes as the full tires, it is a full tire. Lexus uses P215/55 R17. That’s what the spare is. It’s a real tire.

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