Many new cars no longer include a spare tire — automakers are cutting them to save weight and boost fuel economy, leaving ...

If you own a 2026 Nissan Rogue, you may want to have your spare wheel checked, following a recall announcement by the ...

More and more cars and SUVs no longer include a spare. Some now don't even have a small donut tire. What you can do to prevent being stranded.

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 ...

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 ...

Before cars powered by massive battery packs were considered feasible, automakers faced a major challenge with carbon dioxide emissions. They had to tackle the three pillars of fuel efficiency: ...

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 ...

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.

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 and if you do have one, it might not be ready or safe to use when needed.

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 a third of new vehicles no longer come with a spare tire as standard equipment, a number likely to increase as automakers seek to reduce weight in cars to improve fuel economy. “This is a major ...