Automakers would dearly love to shed the weight, cost and bulk of full-sized or mini spare tires, and it's starting to look like they've found a preferred alternative: tire repair kits. According to ...

Automakers would love to shed the weight, cost and bulk of full-sized or mini spare tires, and it's starting to look like they've found a preferred alternative: tire repair kits. According to ...

Peek under the cargo floor of many new vehicles in the hunt for a spare tire, and you’ll be in for a fruitless search. Many have shed the spare in a weight-loss regimen for improved fuel economy and ...

A spare tire is a helpful safety net, but most are not meant to replace your flat tire indefinitely. Not all spare tires are created equal, so check your vehicle owner’s manual to get a better ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you find yourself on the side of the road with a flat tire, your first move is probably to pull out the spare and change it out—or call someone to ...

Full-size spare tires have been a rarity in new cars for some time now, but the competition to cut vehicle weight and increase trunk space has heated up in recent years as automakers jockey to hit ...