If you fit a temporary use spare wheel (emergency wheel) after a puncture, what must you keep in mind regarding your speed?

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Temporary use wheels, colloquially known as 'donuts' or 'space savers', are narrower and have different pressure and grip than standard tires. Therefore, manufacturers stipulate a maximum safety speed, which is generally 80 km/h. Their use is exceptional and exclusively for driving to the nearest workshop. You should not drive more kilometers than strictly necessary. The correct answer focuses on speed (80 km/h) because it is the critical operational safety limit marked on the tire itself.

If you fit a temporary use spare wheel (emergency wheel) after a puncture, what must you keep in mind regarding your speed?

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