Strange places for spare tires include the passenger-side fender on Bristol cars and behind the front bumper on the Tatra 603.

Many new cars no longer include a spare tire — automakers are cutting them to save weight and boost fuel economy, leaving many drivers without a true backup. Fix-a-flat kits have serious limits — they ...

Changing a flat tire is something most of us have done at least once, and it usually involves nothing more than putting the spare wheel on and driving off. Unfortunately, modern cars come with a donut ...

Bringing a spare tire off-road is more than just a good idea; it's one of the few basic rules that every off-roader should follow. It's also a hard-and-fast rule for Ultimate Adventure, our yearly off ...