Many new cars no longer include a spare tire — automakers are cutting them to save weight and boost fuel economy, leaving ...

Drivers are discovering too late that the reassuring full-size or “donut” wheel they expect under […] ...

More and more cars and SUVs no longer include a spare. Some now don't even have a small donut tire. What you can do to prevent being stranded.

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 ...

Anthony Capretto is an automotive journalist at CarBuzz with a background in Media Communications and Film from the University of Pittsburgh. Since joining in 2022, he’s covered industry news, EV ...

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, ...

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 ...

When it comes to SUVs, having a reliable spare tire can make a huge difference in the event of a flat tire or roadside emergency. Yet, many modern vehicles, including SUVs, are increasingly being sold ...

Flat tires are a major inconvenience and, since Murphy’s law applies to them too, tend to happen when you are in a hurry to get somewhere. In any case, whether it happens in your driveway or on the ...

We’re big fans of spare tires here at Torque News, so it’s no surprise that a post related to a spare tire saving the day caught our attention. In this case, the vehicle was a popular model made by ...

A spare tire is your plan B, your backup when you get a flat in the middle of nowhere. It takes anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes to change, and allows you to be on your way relatively quickly. These ...