it depends what type but the average space saver weighs less than 10kg while an actual tyre could weigh up to 30.
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Yes. As originally equipped, all new cars are equipped with a "safety spare," a light-weight spare tire that will get you to the nearest garage or dealership.
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it depends what type but the average space saver weighs less than 10kg while an actual tyre could weigh up to 30.
if you are talking about donut tires then this is more then likely because of the newer cars not having as much room for a bigger tire. also this is usually just for cars and not trucks.
In most cars the battery is in front of the engine. In some cars, it is beneath the truck sometimes with the spare tire.
The smaller dimension of the donut spare tire requires more inflation than a standard tire. The correct amount of inflation for a donut spare is 60psi.
Spare tires need spare tire covers so they stay in good condition. A spare tire won't be good if it's covered in dust or dirt or if its cracked from too much heat or cold.
Mini spares used in many cars for the spare tire. A smaller diameter tire that is narrow and harder than the regular tire.
It is not illegal. Some cars do not have spare tires nor a place to store a spare. Example would be a new Corvette.
People do not pay much attention to the spare tire.
It depends on your definition of a hood. Subarus used to have a spare under the hood in the engine compartment and air cooled VWs had a spare under the hood in the front. Older Porsches had a spare in the rear behind the engine in some cars that were mid engined.