Knowing how long new tires should last is incredibly important, regardless of how often you drive your car. Those who cover a lot of miles are likely to wear their tires down, and will change them ...

You get a flat, and under the carpet in the trunk is one of those “donut” (or “temporary”) spare tires – skinnier than the tires on your car, with a prominent warning about maximum speed on the side.

DETROIT -- The spare tire has been squeezed out of many new vehicles, thanks to run-flat tires, inflator kits, efforts to reduce vehicle weight and a lack of storage space -- especially in hybrids and ...

The spare tire is disappearing, not just from EVs but from most modern cars. None of the reasons why are too convincing. In my quest to find an electric vehicle that can truly replace my 230,000-mile ...

It's always been recommended that 4x4s used off-road should carry a fullsize spare tire. Some off-road events require a fullsize spare tire for every participant. But, you are right, spare tires can ...

CARS.COM — You never know when you’ll need to use your spare tire, but because it’s out of sight on most vehicles, it’s usually out of mind, too. Even if the spare is mounted on the back of an SUV in ...

WEBVTT CARMAKERS - DITCHING THE SPARE TIRE. BUT WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GET A FLAT WITHOUT HAVING AN EXTRA TIRE IN THE TRUNK? I HAVE A SPECIAL INTEREST IN THIS STORY BECAUSE IT HAPPENED TO ME. ON ...

A flat tire on a 2026 Toyota Prius highlighted challenges with vehicles that don’t include a spare, especially when replacement tires are hard to find.

NOT BE READY OR SAFE TO USE WHEN NEEDED. DRIVING TO A SPA APPOINTMENT LUIS PLASENCIA FELT THAT FAMILIAR THUD. SURE ENOUGH, I HAD A FLAT TIRE. WHAT NOW? CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS SAFETY FIRST. IN THE EVENT ...

Changing a flat tire is something most of us have done at least once, and it usually involves nothing more than putting the spare wheel on and driving off. Unfortunately, modern cars come with a donut ...

Nearly four in 10 new cars are sold without a most basic feature – the spare tire. A study by the American Automobile Assn., or AAA, found that 36% of 2015 models come with run-flat tires or tire ...