Removing a spare tire, jack, and tools can shave anywhere from 30 to 50 pounds off a vehicle’s total weight. That might not sound like much, but when manufacturers are fighting for every ...

For cars equipped with advanced technology and a high price point, omitting a spare tire as a standard feature can seem like a questionable move in pursuit of innovation or an effort to reduce costs.

Imagine loading the car with presents on the way to grandma's house, only to get a flat tire. Then, after pulling off the highway, you discover another surprise: the spare tire you thought was in ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A flat tire is always a bummer, but having a spare tire can help get you back on the road quickly if you have a spare tire. Consumer Reports says safety comes first if you get ...

If you’re lucky, you’ll never have to use a spare tire. Some people might go years without needing to use it, or even avoid removing it from the spare tire well or from under the vehicle ...

One of these is the deletion of the spare wheel and tire as standard equipment. In its stead, the 2024 Malibu now features GM’s tire inflator kit. The good news is that Chevy still offers a ...

I usually lose the tire and the rim. The rims are the worst ones i have ever had on a vehicle. I have had my 2015 nissan nv200, for 4 years. I have had to replace 8 rims with tires. Buffalo ...

Fitting spare tires to a drift car sounds ... with a set of bald regular tires fitted to the rear. The Skyline wore spares from a Nissan 370Z up front, which impressively come mounted on slimline ...

Many cars have a temporary spare that’s smaller than the regular wheels and tires on your car or SUV. This compact or temporary spare is intended to enable some additional mobility after a ...

Ah, so what’s the deal? The answer: a spare tire! You see, BMW is (finally) moving away from run-flat tires. My guess? Customer demand. BMW received a wealth of complaints about the ...

Spare tires fall into the category of things you forget about until you desperately need them. But that’s not exactly the safest approach. Believe it or not, spare tires do expire, and require ...

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 ...