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 ...

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 ...

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

You can buy tires that look fresh and still set you up for a bad day. Rubber ages. Winter is when you find out fast, because cold roads punish weak tires. If you buy “new-ish” tires online, or you ...

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 ...

Readers say their vehicles have had to be towed because they didn't have a spare tire. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Your lengthy article on the lack of spare tires in new ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...