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 ...

Our step-by-step guide teaches you how to fix a flat using a tire repair kit, or replace a flat with a spare. Either way, you'll be back on the road in no time.

Driving on a donut tire is not recommended unless in an emergency and only as long as it takes to get the car to a tire repair shop. But how long can that be?

CR's experts provide tips for inspection tires before road trips, explaining checking tire pressure, tread wear, sidewall condition, and spare tire.

Tire questions and answers to help ensure buyers are getting the right rubber when buying a car.

Tires typically have a lifespan measured in miles, not actual time, so what should you do about spare tires, which may not get used very often?

How to use a car tyre repair kit Many cars are now sold without a spare wheel and are instead supplied with an emergency tyre repair kit. These typically consist of: Car tyre sealant Usually this is ...

You may not know it, but the car you're driving quite possibly doesn't have a spare tire in the trunk, and it's perfectly legal.