![]() “Not having a spare tire can turn the relatively routine process of changing a tire at the roadside into a major hassle and costly situation that requires a tow to a repair facility.” “AAA urges drivers to check their trunk for a spare tire before trouble strikes,” says Marie Dodds, public affairs director for AAA Oregon/Idaho. Last year alone, AAA came to the rescue of more than 450,000 members nationwide and 5,500 in Oregon faced with a flat tire whose cars did not have a spare tire. This is often a surprise to drivers when they get a flat tire. ![]() New research from AAA shows nearly one‐third (28 percent) of 2017 model year vehicles do not come with a spare tire as standard equipment. (Photo: Pixabay)Īutomakers continue to eliminate spare tires from new vehicles in an effort to reduce weight and improve fuel economy. As many as a third of new cars come without spares. Before heading out on your next road trip, you might want to make sure you have a spare tire tucked under your vehicle.
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