In the early days of motoring, you could buy cars with "twin sidemounts," which meant not one but two spare tires. It's been downhill ever since for the driver's peace of mind, and now the traditional ...

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 the ...

CR explains why tire sealant kits are becoming more common and shares tips on how to prepare for a flat tire Spare tires are becoming scarce in new cars as automakers seek to reduce weight and costs.

I have a donut spare tire for my '99 Jeep TJ Wrangler, as sometimes you want just the bare-bones Jeep and shed all the weight. I know people sneer at donut spares, but they are tough little buggers ...

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 ...

As I’m sure you are well aware, more and more cars today are sold without a spare tire. In many cases, buying a spare and throwing it in the trunk — even a mini “donut” spare — would take up a lot of ...

Say you just bought a new car, and the right front tire goes flat as you're driving down the freeway. Don't be surprised if there's no spare when you look in the trunk. This year, more than 14 percent ...

All new vehicles came with spare tires not too long ago, but the automotive landscape has changed rapidly. You'd be lucky if your jalopy has a spare tire from the factory, but automakers like Subaru ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- When's the last time you checked the well of your trunk? It's widely assumed there's a spare tire there. But that's not always the case these days, and it's catching some ...

An increasing number of new cars are sold without a full-size spare tire. A surprising number don’t even come with “run-flats” or a temporary “donut” spare tire. It’s not that the manufacturers are ...