Not long ago, virtually every single new car was sold with a spare tire, a jack and a small tool kit to allow owners to swap out a flat tire for the spare on the side of the road. That has changed ...

the below-floor cubby for spare tires (whether full size or donut ... Anecdotally, I have seen far fewer cars on the side of the road with tire issues over the last five years than, say, 10 ...

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 ... it from punctures and road imperfections.

Spare tires, also known as "spares," are disappearing, not only in electric vehicles (EVs), but also in many modern cars.

Ever wondered why Teslas – and a growing number of new cars – don’t have spare tires? 'Ready whip' is one dubious solution ...

(WHTM) — Planning a road trip over President’s weekend or this spring? You might want to take a moment to see if your car has a spare tire or if it’s now one of millions that don’t.

Both options can take a while to get you back on the road ... car manufacturers and original equipment.” If you’re afraid, or uncomfortable with the idea of replacing a punctured tire with a ...

Planning a road trip over President's Day weekend or this spring, you may want to take a moment to see if your car has a spare tire or is one of millions these days that don't have one.