Question about tire repair

[SparkYellow]

I still have the spare from my 93 NA, with a faux leather donut jacket. The spare in the 79 SA is a proper full-size, I remember that was the first time I ordered a set of five tires.

 

[BoomerZoomr]

Well you aren't supposed to use the spare on a drive wheel, despite many not knowing that. Also, it won't even fit on the turbo front brakes, so you must use it on the rear. There is no other way.

I was more concerned with how the smaller diameter spare on the front might affect the inner workings of the front transaxle, rather than vehicle handling. But if the dang spare won’t even fit on the front, the point is moot. Mazda dances around that tidbit of information in the owners manual. Thanks for the info.
If I remember correctly… when airing up my spare today, I noticed the spare uses a 17" wheel. The other four are 19"

 

[madar]

So we are all on the same page here: Nutball drivers should absolutely keep their tires in top shape for the safety of all.

No, nutball drivers should stay the hell off the road....