Kumho Spare T131 T155/90D17, All Season, Touring tires.

Features and Benefits: Compact spare tire; Increased controllability; All season traction; Kumho Spare T131 TiresThe Kumho Spare T131 is a touring, all season tire made for passenger vehicles. This Kumho model is a compact spare tire. It is manufactured with smaller physical sizes compared to regular tires, which minimizes the trunk space it takes up. Additionally, it also features a lightweight construction to reduce its weight. However, this sacrifices its performance. The tire must be inflated at 60 psi at all times, and it cannot be driven above 50 mph. This is strictly a temporary tire that can be used when one of the tires mounted on the vehicle goes flat. Compact spare tires only offer limited performance. The tire features a symmetric ribbed tread design, which maintains surface contact at all times. As a result, the tire increases steering responsiveness and driving stability. Quick and precise steering is guaranteed, while the structure is secured against the driving pressure. Yet, due to the lightweight structure and smaller size, the tire will not offer the same levels of performance as regular tires can. Therefore, careful driving is recommended. The Kumho Spare T131 provides the necessary traction to safely perform. An all season compound was molded into an asymmetric tread design to increase dry, wet, and light winter traction. As a result, the tire is able to safely perform, as it provides adequate traction. However, it should not be used in harsh winter conditions, as it will not be able to generate the needed traction. The groove placement limits the possibility of hydroplaning, but slower driving in wet conditions is suggested. This is a bias ply or diagonal tire. Due to the tire's internal construction and size, it is possible that the tire will look deformed. Smaller diagonal tires do not have reinforced constructions that can keep the tire from deforming. The bias construction and the small tire's non-reinforced internal structure allow the tire to fold in when it is deflated or not properly inflated. This is not constructional damage or an issue; it is a normal occurrence with such tires. In such cases, the tire needs to be mounted and inflated to the proper PSI or, in some instances, an inner tube needs to be added. The proper PSI and the inner tube are able to maintain the tire's ideal shape, preventing the bias plies from looking deformed. This ensures their performing safety and durability. The photo is a representation of the tire's possible deformation, it does not represent the