I recently purchased a 2024 Outback Premium. This is my first 4WD/AWD vehicle, so I haven't had to deal with having to exactly match tires.
I am looking to replace the temporary spare with a full-size spare, because I don't want to deal with doing two tire changes if I have a flat tire on the front. I plan on using the full-size spare like I would use the temporary spare, just to get to a tire shop to get the flat tire repaired. When using the full-size spare in the same way as a temporary spare, do I need to include the spare in the tire rotation? If I don't, can I use a steel rim and a tire that is not the same as the other tires, but same type (A/T, M+S, etc.)?
I am looking to replace the temporary spare with a full-size spare, because I don't want to deal with doing two tire changes if I have a flat tire on the front. I plan on using the full-size spare like I would use the temporary spare, just to get to a tire shop to get the flat tire repaired. When using the full-size spare in the same way as a temporary spare, do I need to include the spare in the tire rotation? If I don't, can I use a steel rim and a tire that is not the same as the other tires, but same type (A/T, M+S, etc.)?