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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. I was stunned to discover that my new car doesn’t have a spare tire. Was I ripped off? A. Not really. As automakers strive to cut production costs and reduce vehicle weight to aid fuel economy, ...

Before you get a flat, know whether you have a spare tire and where it and your jack are located. Most spare tires cannot be driven at highway speeds and are just designed to get you to a tire shop.

Nobody wants to wind up with a flat tire because replacing it could prove somewhat annoying and frustrating. Plus, finding and removing the spare tire can sometimes be a challenge, as in the case of ...

A spare tire is a helpful safety net, but most are not meant to replace your flat tire indefinitely. Not all spare tires are ...