Dealerships typically include a spare tire in the trunk with your vehicle. These are smaller, compact tires designed to get you back on the road in an emergency flat tire situation. However, you should not drive on a compact tire for an extended period of time. This is because it could damage your vehicle, and you could also be stranded with another flat after 50 miles.For these reasons, you may want to upgrade to a full-size tire that is nearly or exactly the same model as your other tires. With a full-size tire, you can drive on it just like with your other tires and save yourself a trip to the shop to purchase a full-size in the event of a flat.However, even when you replace a flat tire with a full-size, you should get your tires rotated and checked for signs of damage. You can stop by Lokey Nissan in Clearwater, FL for great rates on all tires and repair services. Schedule Service Now