Q: What should the pressure be in the spare tire?
What should the pressure be in the spare tire?
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A246. Your spare tire is a vital safeguard, and the only way to get safely back on the road after you’ve had a flat. However, if it’s not aired up correctly, you might not be going very far. Check your spare tire at least once a month (when you check the other four), and make sure to set it at 60 PSI.
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