Had a spectacular puncture yesterday, driving (carefully) down a country lane full of water filled potholes. The side of the tyre was split, so the neatly packaged tyre inflator carefully stored in the boot (which I can't open properly because I'm waiting for the second replacement tailgate mechanism, but that's another story) was not going to be of any use.
Anyway, the AA chap agreed and towed me off to the nearest tyre place to get a replacement. I was also offered a space saver wheel which I bought, as I'm much happier with a spare in the back. However, I notice that it is a different size - it's a 135/80 whereas I have four 185/55s on the car. The man assured me that this was normal and I have no reason to doubt his expertise and knowledge, but it just seems odd to me as it is smaller. I know that there was another thread about this, but I'm not very technical. Any ressurances please??? Thanks!
Anyway, the AA chap agreed and towed me off to the nearest tyre place to get a replacement. I was also offered a space saver wheel which I bought, as I'm much happier with a spare in the back. However, I notice that it is a different size - it's a 135/80 whereas I have four 185/55s on the car. The man assured me that this was normal and I have no reason to doubt his expertise and knowledge, but it just seems odd to me as it is smaller. I know that there was another thread about this, but I'm not very technical. Any ressurances please??? Thanks!