Spare wheels are bulky, dirty things. That's part of why they're becoming less and less common in cars, replaced with tire inflation kits and printed notes from the manufacturer to "deal with it." ...

No, the BMW 3 Series does not have a spare tire or space in the car’s trunk designated for storing a spare. Like most BMW cars and SUVs, the 3 Series comes with run-flat tires that are supposed to be ...

The automotive industry is constantly evolving, and one of the key changes we are witnessing is the gradual phasing out of spare tires in many new vehicles. This shift has significant implications for ...

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.

Automakers have gotten out of the business of providing many new cars with spare tires. Reasons for not offering them vary but are largely the same and include cost and vehicle design. There was a ...