Driving on a spare tire is not a great idea, but it's better than being stranded. But how long can you do it? Here is everything you need to know.

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 ...

Automakers are dropping spare tires to reduce cost, save weight, and increase space. Emergency inflator kits often can’t fix major tire damage like blowouts or sidewall gashes. Some drivers ...

Autos Hey, how come my vehicle doesn’t have a spare tire? And what do I do when I get a puncture? Not all vehicles have a spare, and you may get stuck patching a flat or calling CAA.

Few electric cars include spare tires, and manufacturers cite a wide variety of reasons — space, cost, even safety. But the main factor may be drivers who won't change a tire.