A spare tire can get you out of a dangerous situation, but only if it’s still safe to use.

Spare wheels are bulky, dirty things. That's part of why they're becoming less and less common in cars, replaced with tire inflation kits and printed notes from the manufacturer to "deal with it." ...

I had a flat tire a while ago, so I mounted the space-saver spare. I'll admit I left it on for way longer than the owner's manual suggests. Eventually, I replaced it with a full-size tire, but I've ...

No one likes changing a flat tire. In fact, just storing the spare can be a problem: if it's inside the vehicle, it may take up valuable storage space, and if it's kept outside, it may prevent you ...

No, the BMW 3 Series does not have a spare tire or space in the car’s trunk designated for storing a spare. Like most BMW cars and SUVs, the 3 Series comes with run-flat tires that are supposed to be ...

Storing tires and maintaining a current inventory is the task that never ends. There are easier ways to manage tire inventories. Even when your tires aren't out on the road getting used and abused, ...

It's pretty much inevitable that, at one moment in time or another, car owners will find themselves dealing with a flat tire. When that dreaded moment eventually does arise, they'd better hope that ...

Automakers have gotten out of the business of providing many new cars with spare tires. Reasons for not offering them vary but are largely the same and include cost and vehicle design. There was a ...