Spare tire

When you think of a spare tire, do you imagine a ‘donut’ compact spare tire or a clunky, full-size spare tire on a rim that you can barely lift on your own? Or maybe you’ve got a brand new vehicle that has no spare because it’s outfitted with run-flat tires or a flat tire repair kit.

Today’s drivers have a myriad of choices when it comes to spare tires, each offering a different lifespan and different levels of safety and performance in the event of a flat tire.

To help you better understand your options, we’ve created this handy guide to spare tires.