A dock is a spare wheel, only of a smaller size, which will serve as an excellent replacement for a wheel punctured on the road in the case when you do not have the opportunity to return the tire for repair, but you need to roll to the garage or a nearby tire service.
The dock is necessary for not very long operation, hence the name - with the help of the dock, you can get to the place where the tires are being repaired. The maximum speed that can be developed while using the dock is only 80 km / h.
The emergence of a spare wheel in a vehicle's equipment dates back to the time of the first cars. In the distant past, cars traveled on the same roads as carts, which was quite difficult. It was very easy to puncture the wheel, as there was a lot of iron and nails from carts lying on the road. But, unfortunately, during the Second World War, it was forbidden to produce spare wheels, as there was a significant shortage of rubber.
Currently, every modern car has a spare wheel, which is most often stored in a special hatch located in the trunk, or the stowaway is located in a special cover outside the car. In any case, a stowaway takes place in every car, and what size it is is the choice of the motorist.
The most interesting thing is that many cars have five wheels from the factory, one of which is a spare. That is, the car is equipped with five full-size wheels, which is very convenient, since on this wheel you can not just roll, but use it as the main wheel, and buy another option instead of a dock.
Usually strollers are smaller than the main wheels of a car, they are shorter and narrower than ordinary wheels, but they are lighter, in addition, they have more pressure than ordinary wheels. They are quite compact and easy to maintain, but they are only needed to cover a short distance.
Before installing the dock, carefully study all the tips and rules for driving with a spare wheel. Usually you can find such information in the detailed instructions supplied with your car. Remember that steering with a spare wheel is much more difficult and requires more attention from the driver, be careful and remember about safety!
