The main consideration with sorting a spare for your car is whether it will fit over the brakes. A spare is a get you to the tyre man as soon as practical & you should drive with that in mind. If you consider some of the replacements wheels supplied, if they are supplied at all, are pale shadows of the tyre normally affixed to that car. A few miles with an safe, but odd sized tyre shouldn't worry, again providing the whole process is done correctly. I think the spare originally supplied with a 160 wasn't a match, but it fit under the bonnet.
Its all common sense really . stack the neurons in the appropriate order & all will be well.
Its good to have you on board as a fully paid up member & not just a looker in.
I hope the car is living up to expectations.
M

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