Models with a temporary spare include the Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, CX-30, CX-50, CX-5, CX-90, and its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant. The all-new 2025 CX-70 and the CX-70 PHEV also have extra ...

According to Ryan Pszczolkowski, the Tire Program Manager at Consumer Reports, "Unless specified, you should get a new spare tire at 10 years to ensure it is safe to use", and "You should inspect ...

The Bronco II’s swing-away spare tire carrier was also ditched in favor of a mounting location on the undercarriage, a change that made it easier for owners to access the Explorer’s cargo area.

The Bronco Fun-Runner LT is making a comeback after its presence at SEMA back in 2022, but with a twist. A Godzilla twist, that is. ... RTR spare tire carrier, and RTR light bar.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man has been sentenced for possessing more than $7 million worth of fentanyl-laced pills hidden in a spare tire. Carlos Lopez was arrested during a traffic stop on I-5 ...

If your car comes with a spare tire, chances are it's a space-saving "donut" and not a full-size tire. Here are the pros and cons of carrying a full-size spare.

The 2026 Buick Encore GX loses the standard spare wheel and tire, with mechanical jack and tools, for a $100 cheaper price, but offers the spare as an option.

Between 1994 and 2012, the Toyota RAV4 came with a rear-mounted spare tire. When it entered its fourth generation (of five so far) in 2013, the Japanese manufacturer decided it was time to do away ...

Not long ago, virtually every single new car was sold with a spare tire, a jack and a small tool kit to allow owners to swap out a flat tire for the spare on the side of the road. That has changed ...

Wide Compatibility:The Spare Tire Carrier is designed to fit most tongue and trailer frames Compatible with 4 Lug X 4", 5 Lug X 4.5" /4.75“ /5” /5.5", 6 Lug X 5.5" /6.0"，Diameter Hole Pattern.

For one, no spare means the vehicle weighs less and is therefore more fuel-efficient. Many car manufacturers now replace the spare tire with run-flat tires and inflation kits in many cases.