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.

Getting a flat tire is a quick way to ruin even the best of days, but getting stranded might be only part of the problem if you treat the spare tire carelessly. Many modern vehicles have a compact ...

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 ...

For decades, a spare tire was as much a part of a new car as the steering wheel. It sat quietly under the trunk floor or ...

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 ...

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 ...