GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Donut Tire Driving Duration Statistics

The average driving duration on a donut tire is typically around 50 miles before needing to be replaced.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

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In this post, we will explore a series of eye-opening statistics related to donut spare tires and the habits of drivers when it comes to tire maintenance and roadside assistance. From the limited range of donut tires to the lack of knowledge about tire maintenance among drivers, these statistics shed light on important aspects of vehicle safety and preparedness on the road.

Statistic 1

"Donut spare tires are designed to go no more than 50 miles"

Statistic 2

"About 52% of new vehicles sold in 2017 came with a donut spare tire"

Statistic 3

"The usage of donut spare tires led to an estimated 400+% increase in jump in motorist "tire-related" roadside assistance from 2013 to 2017"

Statistic 4

"Approximately 31% of drivers have used a donut tire before"

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"More than 36% of new cars do not have a spare tire of any kind"

Statistic 6

"In a survey, 5% of participants incorrectly believed they could drive normally on a donut tire"

Statistic 7

"60% of drivers have never checked the air pressure of their spare tire"

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"AAA rescued 32 million drivers in 2015, many because of tire-related issues"

Statistic 9

"About 60% of Americans do not check tire pressure regularly"

Statistic 10

"An estimated 28% of Americans don't know how to change a tire"

Statistic 11

"More than 50% of the drivers don't even know where the spare tire is located in their vehicle"

Statistic 12

"Around 52% of teenage drivers don’t know how to change a flat tire"

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"Only 43% of American drivers have put effort into learning about tire maintenance"

The statistics presented reveal concerning trends related to the use and maintenance of spare tires among drivers. Despite the limited mileage capacity of donut spare tires and their prevalence in new vehicles, many drivers are ill-equipped to handle tire-related issues. The lack of knowledge and preparation, as evidenced by the high percentage of drivers who have not checked spare tire air pressure or do not know how to change a tire, underscores the importance of educating and promoting proper tire maintenance practices. Ensuring driver safety and minimizing roadside assistance calls necessitate increased awareness and proactive measures to address these gaps in knowledge and preparedness.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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