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 ...

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.

Your tires are one of those essential vehicle components that you just expect to work. So when you get a flat some distance from home, the situation is critical, as you can't safely operate your car ...

Q: Would a doughnut spare tire from a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire work on a 2014 Hyundai Elantra? Is there a standard size doughnut that works on most cars or does the size of the doughnut need to change as ...

Inside product planning meetings, the spare tire has become an easy target for engineers chasing weight and cost reductions.

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 ...

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 a ...

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 ...

To the editor: Your lengthy article on the lack of spare tires in new cars, especially electric vehicles and hybrids, missed the most important consequence (danger) — you could end up totally stranded ...

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. When Courtney ...