Why many cars no longer have spare tires, and what to do

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  • Опубликовано: 13 дек 2024

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  • @tvviewer4500
    @tvviewer4500 2 дня назад +357

    Car: $45,000
    Also car: we need to save $100 by not including a spare tire

    • @SURENITY
      @SURENITY 2 дня назад +10

      $25....

    • @rustlesee
      @rustlesee 2 дня назад +2

      That Jeep is definitely not $45k. Less than $30k brand new, it’s a budget vehicle.

    • @Chuck787
      @Chuck787 2 дня назад +12

      It’s not just “cheaping” out although that’s part of it. If the car doesn’t come with a spare tire from the factory then automakers don’t have to include that weight when the car is tested by the EPA. So then on paper it gets better gas mileage. One of the downsides to EPA regulations.

    • @UmmYeahOk
      @UmmYeahOk День назад

      @@Chuck787better gas mileage AND better range. EVs don’t have spare tires due to the extra weight. ICE variants of the same vehicle may have one though.

    • @tvviewer4500
      @tvviewer4500 День назад

      @ said no one ever.

  • @Zatoichinisanyon
    @Zatoichinisanyon 2 дня назад +283

    Not having a spare is one thing, not knowing you don’t is another.

    • @ritadyer9295
      @ritadyer9295 2 дня назад +7

      I would have thought my 2023 Camry has a spare. Now I need to look. This is kinda scary info. It’s something that at 65 I wouldn’t have thought wouldn’t be included with a new car.

    • @writerconsidered
      @writerconsidered День назад +6

      Not when for 100 years a spare was standard equipment. The fact that they quietly stopped providing them is just a new scumbag move. I never checked my spare until I needed it. Its several years old and had one. But if I bought a new car I never would have known until I needed it.

    • @ajuarezh
      @ajuarezh День назад +9

      @@writerconsidered well you should know it is important to check the air pressure regularly since it could be deflated when you need it .

    • @davewilson7602
      @davewilson7602 День назад

      @@ritadyer9295 your Camry has a spare! It’s mostly newly redesigned inexpensive models or plug in hybrids that have no spare

    • @llcross04
      @llcross04 День назад

      @@davewilson7602 2023 is newly redesigned. You better check

  • @michaelwilliams4410
    @michaelwilliams4410 День назад +121

    A spare tire should be a requirement for ALL motor vehicles!

    • @Tr33Tr331
      @Tr33Tr331 20 часов назад +3

      @@michaelwilliams4410 right, air pump for a tire that has to be serviced? patch or plug

    • @spacecityerlan
      @spacecityerlan 20 часов назад +2

      By federal law it is except there is legal loop holes around it. For instance if you tire came equipped with run flat tires manufacturers don’t have to provide a spare tire. I deal with this issue daily as I am a roadside assistance tech.

    • @randys6220
      @randys6220 14 часов назад +1

      @@spacecityerlan My car did not come with a spare tire and it definitely does not have run-flat tires. You know that for sure after experiencing a quick flat while driving down the road.

    • @kenfrank2730
      @kenfrank2730 6 часов назад

      Yes!

    • @PolPotsPieHole
      @PolPotsPieHole 2 часа назад

      @@spacecityerlan I hated run flats, especially at 325$ each. Got rid of them and bought a spare (and joined AAA,lol)

  • @tvviewer4500
    @tvviewer4500 2 дня назад +151

    They want you to spend money on everything that use to be user serviceable.
    Any excuse to not include a spare is just an excuse to screw the consumer

    • @2148aa
      @2148aa 2 дня назад

      Consumers want 17,18,19 inch rims that even makes spares even more imposable. Toyota is actually offering 16 inch tires on their cheaper hybrids for the 1st time in 2 years.

    • @PatricioGarcia1973
      @PatricioGarcia1973 2 дня назад +4

      @@2148aa they can fit it in, my tacoma has 16s and the spare is a full size also. We don't live in Japan or Dubai, roads in america sucks, as to not give a spare (or make it available for a fee) If you have to call a tow truck for a flat tire, it will cost more than new tire and rim

    • @methonyHolmes-e8p
      @methonyHolmes-e8p День назад +6

      Welcome to late stage capitalism. Ben Dover

    • @tvviewer4500
      @tvviewer4500 День назад

      @ it’s not late stage capitalism. There is no such thing. Just washouts who think someone owes them something like yourself

    • @donwyoming1936
      @donwyoming1936 День назад +1

      You can buy a spare for $100. Some companies offer donut tires that match your factory rims for $350 (with lug nut wrench & jack included)

  • @herbbot8241
    @herbbot8241 2 дня назад +136

    I wouldn't buy a new car without a spare

    • @timothykelly5588
      @timothykelly5588 2 дня назад +3

      yup- once had two flats at the same time-I got home alright

    • @willb3636
      @willb3636 День назад +4

      You wouldn’t just buy a spare extra for like $100?

    • @mrtidkaoj
      @mrtidkaoj День назад +4

      All EVs and most plug-in hybrids don’t have a spare tire. Not even a place to put one yourself

    • @herbbot8241
      @herbbot8241 День назад

      @@mrtidkaoj is it because the hybrid battery is thete?

    • @mrtidkaoj
      @mrtidkaoj День назад

      @ That means if get a flat tire in a PHEV in the middle of nowhere you are screwed

  • @agentsmith28052
    @agentsmith28052 2 дня назад +91

    I will not buy a vehicle without a spare tire of some type.
    Its ridiculous for car manufacturer not to have a spare. 💩

    • @Wasabi9111
      @Wasabi9111 2 дня назад

      @@agentsmith28052 it’ll be a challenge to buy a new car with a spare. I had to custom order 2 cars to get a spare. I had been stranded on a road trip on a long holiday weekend with a spare. It was such an inconvenience. So now I try to make sure I get a spare it’s it’s available.

    • @PatricioGarcia1973
      @PatricioGarcia1973 2 дня назад +4

      I remember BMW had a Z3M ( what they called the clown shoe) it came with a can of Fix a Flat and a little inflator...... $50k car with a $20 dollar amazon looking kit

    • @iluvutube4886
      @iluvutube4886 День назад

      Agreed!

    • @donwyoming1936
      @donwyoming1936 День назад

      A spare is a dealer option. You can have one put in your new car for under $135. I'd probably opt for the aftermarket donuts with rims that match my factory rims. Only $350 with tire iron & jack

    • @randys6220
      @randys6220 14 часов назад

      @@donwyoming1936 I bought the specific spare tire and kit (tire iron & jack) brand new that was made for my make/model year from online website parts geek. I read where many people were complaining about the generic spare tire and kit they bought not fitting into the wheel well / open slots manufactured underneath and causing the trunk fiberboard floor cover to stick up in the air instead of resting down flat. Also, some of them had mounting issues when trying to use the spare tires including the lug nut holes not lining up properly and spare tire not seating well when mounting. Also, most of the ones listed on EBAY were used and some had lug nut holes that had marring / damage and were no longer perfectly circular in shape due to misuse.

  • @rontheoracle
    @rontheoracle День назад +26

    That's how the car companies can afford to hire CEO's. With spare tires no CEO.

    • @ssjlkrillin
      @ssjlkrillin 6 часов назад +1

      Auto companies had presidents and CEOs when vehicles had spare tires.

    • @growingup4487
      @growingup4487 Час назад

      what is this non sense lol

  • @davidjames6879
    @davidjames6879 2 дня назад +48

    Let's see...subscription for heating your car, moving the seats, remote start.....(totally unnessary, but profit!!!)...but having a spare to keep you safe on the road....oh, you need one of those? How dare you. That costs us $$ (Car manufacturer intellect)

    • @stevedrinkard7297
      @stevedrinkard7297 8 часов назад

      But we did put $20,000 worth of computers sensors and other electronics and you want a spare are you crazy🙄

  • @connor_flanigan
    @connor_flanigan 2 дня назад +79

    they don't leave out the spare for weight savings. I just bought a new dodge challenger which weighs over 2 tons - NO spare. it was a $300 option. I bought one on facebook for $40.

    • @yume8380
      @yume8380 2 дня назад +10

      It was named Challenger for a reason

    • @garyquail4996
      @garyquail4996 2 дня назад +5

      That's interesting getting a spare tire for $40 from a challenger I'll bet you if anything that somebody took the wheels off of somebody else's Challenger and selling the tires for 40 bucks a piece complete with the wheel.

    • @PatricioGarcia1973
      @PatricioGarcia1973 2 дня назад

      @@garyquail4996 you can go to junkyards and buy them of crashed cars. I bought a set of steelies from a crashed highway patrol car, with very good tires for $350

    • @johnmarston2474
      @johnmarston2474 День назад +2

      @@garyquail4996 You know you can put any tire that fits on a challenger, right? It doesn't have to come off of one, lol.

    • @HeyJerry55
      @HeyJerry55 День назад +4

      @@johnmarston2474 It doesn’t need to come off a challenger but it can’t come off anything dude

  • @duckling4393
    @duckling4393 2 дня назад +36

    Shrink-flation Deflation

  • @briankdaniels
    @briankdaniels День назад +25

    Also, even if you have a spare it's always a good idea to make sure it's got air and ready to go in an emergency.

  • @DerekDunifer
    @DerekDunifer День назад +11

    Cross shopped CRV, Rav4, and Sportage hybrids. Only rav4 has a spare so it got the purchase. Manufacturers don't realize how important this is, especially for people in rural areas. Roadside assistance is hours away for me.

    • @charliematt4808
      @charliematt4808 День назад +3

      Oh yes they know how important it is, they just don’t care about what kind of trouble you have AFTER THE SALE.

    • @stevedrinkard7297
      @stevedrinkard7297 8 часов назад +1

      And in many places no cell service the extra bonus

    • @scottarmen9097
      @scottarmen9097 5 часов назад

      The Mazda CX-5 has one.

  • @johnmcalisterjr3913
    @johnmcalisterjr3913 2 дня назад +22

    I remember when it was a requirement to have a spare tire

    • @thud9797
      @thud9797 День назад

      There has never been any such requirement.

    • @darrellhay
      @darrellhay 17 часов назад

      When? Where? By whom? I call BS

    • @randys6220
      @randys6220 14 часов назад +1

      @@darrellhay More like it was considered "standard equipment", not an actual requirement.

  • @barbmelle3136
    @barbmelle3136 2 дня назад +22

    From Leo: A number of Cars now come with a 24 hour service card instead of a spare tire. Having experienced the inconvenience of not having a spare, and the incompetence of the call card road service, I would like 30 minutes in a dark alley with the SOB that decided to not include the spare.

    • @tomforker9631
      @tomforker9631 День назад +2

      And a jack the spare isn't any good without a jack

    • @randys6220
      @randys6220 14 часов назад

      @@tomforker9631 When I ordered a spare, I had to order the equipment/kit to change it too, a spare, jack & lug nut wrench set made for the make & model of my car so that everything would fit neatly like a glove inside the open slots/shapes manufactured into the trunk. That way the removable floor would go back down perfectly flat unlike what I read about people ordering a cheaper off-brand one and the removable floor sticks up a few inches.

    • @elhoward7440
      @elhoward7440 8 часов назад

      The engineers that designed the MIata designed it with no physical way of carrying a spare. The new MIatas don't even have glove boxes...

    • @stevedrinkard7297
      @stevedrinkard7297 8 часов назад

      But they did put in $20000 worth of electronics WTF?

    • @barbmelle3136
      @barbmelle3136 6 часов назад

      @@stevedrinkard7297 Sort of, they put in $100 worth or electronics that they claim is worth $20,000. Especially from China, it is amazing how cheap really sophisticated electronics are at the mass produced, wholesale level,

  • @samartz
    @samartz 12 часов назад +3

    Had a blowout in france and no spare wheel… one of the distressing times in my life

  • @Califah45
    @Califah45 2 дня назад +15

    A part of the problem is the fact that when buying a car, that is not looked up when searching online or asked about when going good to the actual dealership. When I bought my car in 2018, I did my research to see online and ask my sales rep at the dealership if my car at least came with a donut. We can't just assume that the car we buy will come with a donut.

    • @donwyoming1936
      @donwyoming1936 День назад

      I have always looked at the spare when I buy a new car. Even back in the 1980s. I don't do donuts. I buy a full size spare with the car.

  • @tylerduchesneau
    @tylerduchesneau 2 дня назад +17

    Used to be that only cars that run flat tires didn’t have a spare tire. Should be a lot less than $100 for donut spare from a scrap yard. Anything with 4wd should absolutely have a full size spare.

    • @mach55r
      @mach55r 2 дня назад +3

      My renegade came with run flats and no spare. I have to imagine a ton of owners with this don't know it and just get regular tires as their next set and are just s.o.l. when the moment comes.

    • @barbmelle3136
      @barbmelle3136 2 дня назад +5

      Some cars don't even have a place to put any spare, even a donut. I guess they want you to carry a spare in the passenger seat.

  • @chinoyhouse8247
    @chinoyhouse8247 2 дня назад +19

    That was a Jeep. Marketed as a fun/adventure vehicle. No spare tire for you. Yes, i know its actually a Fiat.

    • @elhoward7440
      @elhoward7440 8 часов назад

      Jeep: Now with legendary Fiat quality control! (I need to stop making fun of Stelantis, since I actually want to buy a 2025 Ramcharger... and they will be building a Jeep Cherokee on the same STLA platform.)

    • @chinoyhouse8247
      @chinoyhouse8247 8 часов назад

      @ I know, its just for fun. I love the wrangler, grand cherokee and Ram though. 👍

  • @zerocool911
    @zerocool911 2 дня назад +41

    How many of these new kids n gen even really know how to change a tire

    • @sj8778
      @sj8778 2 дня назад +1

      @Briannll6 did you tell them they are pathetic lol

    • @Oldschoolrules123
      @Oldschoolrules123 День назад +5

      It's hard to change a tire while watching tictoc on your cellphone.😂

    • @tbolton6156
      @tbolton6156 День назад

      @sj8778 Nah, he didn't say that because gen-z will put him to sleep. 🥺

    • @CrabbyOldLady
      @CrabbyOldLady День назад +3

      I recently had to call AAA to put on my spare tire when I had a flat several miles from home. As a woman in her late 70s, I no longer have the strength to lift and maneuver the spare properly. I prepared by getting out the spare and the jack, chocking the wheels, and putting out orange reflectors. When the driver arrived, I apologized to her for taking her time. She replied that 90% of the calls that she gets are from people who don't even know where to look for a spare tire, let alone know if they have one.

    • @randys6220
      @randys6220 14 часов назад

      There's a owner's manual in the glove compartment. I just used it last week and hadn't changed a tire in over 20 years. Plus my spare was mounted underneath the SUV and had to be slowly lowered down from inside the trunk.

  • @buddypvaz124
    @buddypvaz124 2 дня назад +28

    Imagine it's almost 2025 and we still have tires that go flat!

    • @That-Guy_
      @That-Guy_ День назад

      I put run-flat tires on mine.

    • @christopher39643
      @christopher39643 2 часа назад

      That’s what this car has too hence the kit they are just not realizing it?

  • @tris3s10
    @tris3s10 День назад +3

    Actually it’s great that a spare tire is being removed. These days you can actually call and get it serviced quicker. Times are changing. There’s so many instances of people changing their tire on the freeway and getting hit, off the road. So it’s probably better to just call tow and then staying away from the car. I’ve already known a few people that it’s happened to. Additionally, these days you can buy the tire repair kit and plug it. You’ll be just as effective. As the donut to go to your nearest repair shop.

    • @oldtwinsna8347
      @oldtwinsna8347 30 минут назад

      Without a spare, your car goes on a flatbed tow truck. You'll be spending the better part of your whole day getting everything fixed.

  • @markchapmon8670
    @markchapmon8670 День назад +5

    My car came without a spare or jack, just a miniature compressor and some tire sealant. I double checked to make sure I could fit a spare tire in the back of the car then bought a wheel, tire, jack and lug wrench. I also carry a tire cover, pair of gloves, flashlight and roll of paper towels for convenience sake. Over the 7+ years and more than 100k miles it has been used 3 times. I live in a small town and triple A isn't coming quickly and I know how to change a tire.

  • @JR-Mystic
    @JR-Mystic 4 часа назад +1

    Before spending $100 and more with the dealer, try the local junkyard. I got a spare from an older model of my car for $25.

  • @Ivan-cr3vc
    @Ivan-cr3vc День назад +4

    No spare, no sale, period.

  • @sir_christmas_leopold_duckson
    @sir_christmas_leopold_duckson День назад +7

    The problem isn't the lack of spare tires, it's the lack of common sense. Know your vehicle and be prepared and you won't find yourself up a creek without a paddle.

    • @writerconsidered
      @writerconsidered День назад +7

      Yes lets ignore a 120 yrs of standard equipment and put the onerous on the driver not the new paradigm shift that no one expected.

    • @sir_christmas_leopold_duckson
      @sir_christmas_leopold_duckson День назад +1

      @writerconsidered Yeah, that's about the kind of response I expected from at least one person.

    • @elhoward7440
      @elhoward7440 8 часов назад +2

      I got called in the middle of the night to drive half an hour to start my wife's Acura after she and her coworkers failed to start it. The problem? The interlock that won't let you start the car unless it's in park! That's right, she and all her coworkers couldn't figure out how the car was designed to work. Her friend came to visit us, I told them to bring their 4WD Lexus 'cause there's a bad spot in the steep driveway. Sure enough, they got stuck, so I had to call AAA to pull the vehicle. The tow trucker driver looks in the cab and says, "First thing you do is pull that lever there on the floor to put in four wheel drive." That's right -- they bought a luxury 4WD vehicle, but had literally never used the 4WD feature!

  • @WASTEOFTIMESTUDIOS
    @WASTEOFTIMESTUDIOS День назад +2

    When I bought my car, I spent $120 trading the donut for a full sized spare, proved itself especially useful for an overnight run from Dallas to Oklahoma City.

  • @MariofromNY
    @MariofromNY 11 часов назад +1

    My jeep renegade did not come with a spare tire but it had the space for one. I asked the dealer to give me a tire and jack. However they did not have a jack. I had to pay at a discounted price $45.00 so that was not too bad. Twice I have had flats at night and was able to change them.

  • @cpolo88
    @cpolo88 2 дня назад +20

    There should be legislation if you want to sell a car in the USA, you’re going to sell it with a spare. Glad Obama made a backup camera a requirement for cars after 2018 but no politician has brought up the idea of a federally mandated spare tire for cars sold in America 🤔

    • @charlesdeblanc3386
      @charlesdeblanc3386 День назад +4

      You should know why - the car companies lobby both parties, and so they won't pass laws to protect us, the consumers. Look at how hard the right to repair fight is - it should be a right, with no question, allowed to those who purchase the product.

    • @pauls8288
      @pauls8288 3 часа назад

      @@cpolo88 Because that's always the answer, more government mandates and legislation. 🙄

    • @pn312
      @pn312 Час назад +1

      @@pauls8288 No, it’s not ALWAYS the answer, but sometimes it is.

  • @ShawnD1027
    @ShawnD1027 День назад

    Good job raising awareness -- many drivers are clueless about this! I did get a chuckle from using that Tahoe in the intro, as I have that exact generation and trim and they have full-size spares.

  • @TheMW2informer
    @TheMW2informer 2 дня назад +5

    The Tahoe they are using has a FULL SIZE spare but they don’t know it’s underneath by the rear axle. 😂

  • @SimirJohnson
    @SimirJohnson День назад +2

    Unfortunately a lot of hybrids are locating the battery where the spare should be (talking about you, Honda). Not having a spare/donut or even a place to put one is unacceptable.

    • @markrobinowitz8473
      @markrobinowitz8473 15 часов назад +1

      Toyota Rav4 hybrid has one, but good luck finding other models that also do. (Prius doesn't).

    • @SimirJohnson
      @SimirJohnson 9 часов назад

      @ yep - exactly

    • @kenfrank2730
      @kenfrank2730 6 часов назад

      I'm afraid that eventually all passenger car will not have a spare.

  • @CS-qc7np
    @CS-qc7np День назад +5

    The spare tire isn’t in the truck of the suburban because it’s under the truck. I have that model.

    • @arthurbrumagem3844
      @arthurbrumagem3844 9 часов назад +1

      And a PIA to get to but at least it’s there. I put a bottle jack in my truck because the Jack they provide sucks. A small floor Jack is even better

    • @CS-qc7np
      @CS-qc7np 5 часов назад

      @ Yep! And, got a better bottle jack too.

  • @Sven989
    @Sven989 День назад +1

    I’m glad my Corolla Hatch came with a spare and jack stand , it came in handy twice.

  • @markheckman3987
    @markheckman3987 2 дня назад +4

    I have many times had to go pick up the flat tire,
    Bring it back to shop ond mount a good tire on it.
    Any tire that goes flat while driving is usually destroyed and not repairable ,

  • @andrewdouglas3091
    @andrewdouglas3091 День назад +1

    If I was buying a new car and it didn’t have a spare tyre, I would just say no deal unless the dealer provides one in the sale.what use is a pump or a can of leak sealer if the tyre is ripped to shreds? It’s just a stupid cheapskate manufacturer cost saving. They need to listen to consumers and fix the issue. I just wouldn’t buy one without it. I live in Australia and some of our roads are terrible. I don’t buy new cars, so I go to the wreckers and buy a good full size wheel and tyre to carry in the boot as well as the space saver that most cars have here. It’s just reassuring knowing I have a proper spare tyre.

    • @kenfrank2730
      @kenfrank2730 6 часов назад

      When car shopping a couple of months ago I asked the salesman about a spare in the vehicle I was looking at.
      When he said no spare I said no thanks and walked out. I did this with 3 dealerships. But I doubt it will do any good.

  • @DetroitNinja
    @DetroitNinja 2 дня назад +6

    more profit for them. We have a Tesla Model Y and no spare tire. WTF! We had 2 flat tires in a year and had to have the car towed to the Tesla dealership. Insurance paid for the towing and we paid $500 (per tire and labor).

    • @Inferno45
      @Inferno45 2 дня назад +6

      Your first mistake was buying a tesla. Your second mistake was not checking for a spare tire

    • @SDGreg
      @SDGreg 2 дня назад +1

      Carry a portable air compressor ( I use a Dewalt 20v portable inflator) and a patch kit. Fit's easily underneath the rear trunk floor.

    • @idkalan00
      @idkalan00 День назад +1

      That's because Tesla has their vehicles coded in a way that will void the warranty if the tires aren't serviced by a Tesla-approved technician.
      You can buy the actual tires that Tesla uses from the manufacturers and 3rd party tire shops, but the vehicle has to be serviced by a Tesla tech or a Tesla-approved 3rd party vendor like Discount Tire and such.
      Same with doing replacement on the windows.

    • @SDGreg
      @SDGreg День назад

      @@idkalan00 "Tesla has their vehicles coded in a way that will void the warranty if the tires aren't serviced by a Tesla-approved technician. " Warranty for what specifically the tires?

    • @writerconsidered
      @writerconsidered День назад

      @@SDGreg Which brings us back to the first mistake buying a Tesla.

  • @HappyNew4Years
    @HappyNew4Years День назад +5

    Yaaaa! I have a 20 yr old Ford Expedition with a full size wheel & tire underneath 👍🏼

    • @RobbieIsbell
      @RobbieIsbell День назад +1

      Did you replace it within the past 6 years?

    • @tothetexaschiefalotrecords738
      @tothetexaschiefalotrecords738 День назад +1

      @@RobbieIsbellhe/she they/them will be alright

    • @RobbieIsbell
      @RobbieIsbell День назад +1

      @@tothetexaschiefalotrecords738 you're using pronouns? WTF?

    • @tothetexaschiefalotrecords738
      @tothetexaschiefalotrecords738 День назад +1

      @ lmao 🤣 was trying be funny

    • @andrerodriguez7603
      @andrerodriguez7603 День назад +1

      Just think of all the money you spent on gasoline hauling around that heavy ‘full size tire’ and tools around for twenty years. Just saying. 😢

  • @material___
    @material___ 2 дня назад +6

    So why didn’t she check to begin with? This made news?

  • @1995dresser
    @1995dresser День назад +1

    With or without a spare what I've been doing For years is carry a can of fix a flat a pair of pliers and a plug kit because most of the time but not always you can pull out the nail glass etc with the tire still on the car using the pliers and plugging the hole with the plug kit and filling the tire with the fix a flat for extra insurance to get you going

  • @SheLoveSports
    @SheLoveSports 2 дня назад +4

    The first thing I did when I got my car was to check that it had a spare tire and jack.

    • @thystaff742
      @thystaff742 День назад +2

      Exactly. I even keep a better jackstand system in the storage area so I can change it faster and safer.

  • @willb3636
    @willb3636 День назад +1

    Absolutely mind blowing how people drive a 3 ton vehicle down the road and have no idea if they have a spare tire or not. It takes 5 minutes to familiarize yourself with everything your car has.

  • @mrmja50
    @mrmja50 8 часов назад

    Lots of folks with a spare dont know that they should check it once in a while and make sure it has enough air. They dont stay full for ever. The cars with out spares and the pump and goo, if you can get it to work, you will have to still replace the tire because of the goo and maybe the hose on the pump. The car maker saves 100 bucks and it cost you over 200 bucks to fix if you have a flat. Nice! Also know if you add a spare like the Dad in the video you will need a jack also. You probably did not get one of those either.

  • @PatricioGarcia1973
    @PatricioGarcia1973 2 дня назад +1

    1st option go to the junkyard and get a wheel and tire, and keep it on the trunk. 2nd option don't buy cars with no spare, 3rd opton get an older car, up to the mid. 2000s you would get a full size spare on Toyotas, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, or a pick up truck. I have a 2015 Tacoma it came with full size spare, amd a e39 540 came with 15" aluminum rim spare

  • @justincooper5189
    @justincooper5189 2 часа назад

    If I remember correctly, places like NTB sell the wheel AND tire so you can get one there. Also, you can probably talk to the dealership about making sure that the option to buy a spare is available. Some car companies do have the box for full size spare, so check for it, and check the box if it is there. If not, I'm suggesting not buying the vehicle. There are four things to know when getting a wheel though: rim diameter, offset, backspacing and bolt pattern (such as 5x4 3/4, 5x5 etc) then the other thing you need is the tire size and rating. I honestly don't trust donut spares, but I'm sure that's just me.

  • @georgehart8179
    @georgehart8179 16 часов назад

    We bought a 2015 Toyota Sienna with no spare. I ended up buying a used donut wheel. Replaced tire. Bought a scissor type jack at Harbor Freight. We generally keep the 3rd row seats upright. Put donut and jack in the area where 3rd row seats can fold down into. Auto manual states that you can drive short distances on the spare. They must mean about 5 to 15 feet.

  • @jake78441
    @jake78441 2 дня назад +4

    Saves the manufacturer money! 😂

  • @richb1576
    @richb1576 2 дня назад +3

    My car comes with a donut. The year before it only came with a can of fix a flat. I could never drive a car without knowing I had a spare even if it’s only a doughnut.
    I have a portable tire inflater along with an emg kit which includes reflectors and road flairs

  • @BenKlassen1
    @BenKlassen1 День назад +1

    Part of the reason for the lack of spares is the increasing rim diameters of wheels. Higher-trim models often have larger rims and tires that can't fit in the spare tire well.

    • @oldtwinsna8347
      @oldtwinsna8347 25 минут назад

      Actually it's more about cars being increasingly heavier than ever. More mass requires larger brake disc diameters which blow out the donut sizes to be too large.

  • @Joseph-eh4rs
    @Joseph-eh4rs 9 часов назад

    My wife's minivan didn't came with spare, so I bought tire patching kit as precaution. We had a flat tire while driving from vacation and that tire patch kit was useless as 5" drill bit left in the highway when right through it and left too big a hole for tire worm plug. So, we'd spent couple hundreds to stay over night and new tire next morning. Buying a spare tire might be wise.

  • @elopez1882
    @elopez1882 3 часа назад

    I should add that you should also have those high-visibility vests road workers wear in case you get stranded in situations with low light or poor visibility

  • @ritadyer9295
    @ritadyer9295 2 дня назад

    Thank you for this info. I am going to check my 2023 Camry tomorrow.

  • @Chuck787
    @Chuck787 2 дня назад +7

    Just throwing it out there if a new car doesn’t have a spare tire that weight does not have to be factored into all of the EPA tests. So you can thank your government partially for the lack of a spare tire. Yes automakers being cheap is also a factor.

    • @stevemurray710
      @stevemurray710 2 дня назад +1

      Donald will throttle EPA madness.

    • @oldtwinsna8347
      @oldtwinsna8347 24 минуты назад

      @@stevemurray710 not likely when Elon directly benefits from ICE banishment.

  • @DesertAdventureRC
    @DesertAdventureRC День назад +1

    I bought brand new Kia Forte and there is no spare tire so I took the black mold foam out and installed my spare tire in there it fit great!

  • @GMBoehler
    @GMBoehler Час назад +1

    This is unacceptable!

  • @maxshiraz3447
    @maxshiraz3447 2 дня назад +2

    Bought a new car earlier this year. Only considered cars with a full-size spare. Those inflater things are useless.

    • @thud9797
      @thud9797 День назад +1

      What did you buy? Not many cars to pick from with a full size spare any more.

  • @Michael-pp8lz
    @Michael-pp8lz День назад +1

    Met a fellow tacoma owner a few weeks ago who had a flat tire. He had no idea the spare was under the bed lol. At least he had one. I have two for my tacoma for some reason.

    • @writerconsidered
      @writerconsidered День назад

      Odd. A) that would be in his owners manual. And B) that's standard for pickup trucks. My old Ranger had that attached to a crank cable to lower it.

    • @elhoward7440
      @elhoward7440 8 часов назад

      Do cars still come with owners manuals? Nobody reads them. My ex bought a Mercedes that doesn't come with a paper manual, you have to look everything up on the touch screen... which is really useful when the battery goes dead!

    • @writerconsidered
      @writerconsidered 7 часов назад

      @@elhoward7440 Just for a point fact what I've found very useful over the years is can find owners manuals on the internet on the internet on PDF files. You can download and print if you want.

  • @GaryL3803
    @GaryL3803 8 часов назад

    I purchased a "donut" spare on Amazon from Modernspare. I just could not risk driving in some remote areas with little to no cell service. My review on Amazon:
    Very nice, well engineered kit. All of the hardware was of 1st class quality. I installed the wheel on the right front of my 2024 Honda Civic Type R for testing. There was adequate clearance on the Brembo caliper, about 5mm or so.
    My driving test revealed an expected moderate left torque under acceleration and equally moderate pull to the right under moderate braking (note to all of you considering wheels with a lot less offset). Drove a mile or so at a 70mpg cruise with no pulling at all.
    Gave a conditional 5 star product review. The condition is that the jack lift plastic puck slot was too narrow and I had to enlarge it to 9/16" to fit over the jack point.

    • @elhoward7440
      @elhoward7440 8 часов назад

      The donut spares all say "don't drive over 55mph". Yeah, I know, everybody does anyway...

    • @GaryL3803
      @GaryL3803 8 часов назад

      @@elhoward7440 You are spot on. This was a test drive in very light traffic on a good place for a test drive. With ABS, the donuts are not as dangerous as they used to be. However, I would limit my self to 60mph or so normally.

  • @BensEcoAdvntr
    @BensEcoAdvntr 9 часов назад

    The most important thing you can do is to check your tire pressure every month or more often if necessary. Use a tire gauge and inflate them to the pressure listed on the door jamb sticker.

  • @RichBarschdorf
    @RichBarschdorf 19 часов назад

    Yeah my wife’s Hyundai Santa Fe didn’t have a spare.
    So I figured it out and ordered a used wheel, bought a new tire and jack and had to take the trailer hitch off to mount the tire where it goes.

  • @toygigante
    @toygigante 22 часа назад

    Got a flat the other day. Had the smaller spare in the trunk. But what I couldn’t find was the tire jack. It was under the drivers seat. Wish I knew this before I called Triple A. 😅

  • @NaNslx
    @NaNslx День назад +3

    It's manufactured traffic jams now.
    They save less than $100 wholesale per car and get to brag that they saved you an extra mpg while you are stuck on the side of the road.

  • @Josh-yr7gd
    @Josh-yr7gd 40 минут назад +1

    The new Honda CRV Hybrid does NOT come with a spare.

  • @DerkSpringer
    @DerkSpringer 3 часа назад

    I have only used the spare on any of my vehicles maybe once in 10 years. When I bought my first car that didn’t have one I was a bit upset at first but then after I thought about it it became a non issue. It just means people need to be responsible enough to walk around their car before driving and keep up at least with tire maintenance. Yes things happen on the road but insurance pays the cost of a tow and if you own a car you should be able to pay the cost of a tire.

  • @Pilikoa
    @Pilikoa День назад

    My car salesman was upfront about it. It would be nice if it were available as an add-on. Ended up buying a compatible donut from another model and had it shipped. I’m not going to a junkyard. Options are a good thing!

  • @LordCommandor
    @LordCommandor День назад

    Been driving forty years and I'm not even going to the supermarket two miles away from my house without a spare and tire jack. That's basic pull over on the shoulder fundamentals 101.

  • @sherwinstaudt1881
    @sherwinstaudt1881 6 часов назад +1

    Quit buying that new junk, I haven't bought a new truck since 1983, C10 Chevy not a speck of rust, electric windows, radio, air conditioning, heater, cigarette lighter and ashtray, Cruise control, comfortable seat, spare tire, 6.2 Detroit Diesel, 24 Mi to gallon on the highway, who would want this new junk nowadays.

  • @rogersmith6964
    @rogersmith6964 День назад +2

    It should be mandatory all passenger cars and light trucks have spares

    • @loboxx337
      @loboxx337 День назад

      Yeah sure how are you going to fight corruption and someone's pocket full of cash?

    • @markrobinowitz8473
      @markrobinowitz8473 15 часов назад

      Not until long after MAGA is defeated.

  • @87teggy
    @87teggy День назад

    The problems with spare tires (full size or temporary compact) is that no one keeps it properly inflated and they are usually old and dry rotted because everyone ignores it until they get a flat but the spare is useless by then. And there's also those people that drive on their spare continuously because they can't afford to repair or replace the regular tire. Both scenarios are not ideal.

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan 6 часов назад

    My 2014 hatchback came with a donut but a big SUV like hers should have room for a full tire.

  • @johnmcintosh2004
    @johnmcintosh2004 День назад

    My jeep renegade had tread separation from the tire and it wasn't equipped with a spare, luckily the vehicle was equipped with Run Flat tires and I made it to the nearest town about 50 miles away. I was very upset.

  • @cliffweinan3907
    @cliffweinan3907 День назад

    Great point, but doubt it will buck new no OEM spare trend. It's really a scam that saves car brands money. You need a spare if you drive cross country or off road. I just used my full size minivan spare for 500 miles because I had a tire belt failure. If you have a tire replacement issue in small remote town, it's not likely local tire store has your specialize tires. They have to be ordered and shipped, while you wait it out. If you commute local with towing insurance, perhaps only then you can go spareless.

  • @elhoward7440
    @elhoward7440 8 часов назад

    My Mazda Miata MX-5 not only doesn't come with a spare, there is physically no possible way of carrying a spare in the car. My Prius also didn't come with a spare; the hybrid battery fills the space under the hatch where a spare would normally go.

  • @isaac198428
    @isaac198428 День назад

    Back up cameras are mandatory for ALL new vehicles after 2018. A spare tire, a reflective triangle and a fire extinguisher should also be mandatory. Physical volume knob & manual parking/handbrake as well for safety. Electronic parking brake fails often when needed.

  • @Ketchup_And_Rice
    @Ketchup_And_Rice 13 часов назад

    I always have a same sized spare...its kinda sad having shrinkflated spares
    And the actual basics are:
    Having a 4 way wheel nut wrench
    Having a scissor jack to hold the car up
    Having a pneumatic jack to lift the car
    And having a REAL spare tire
    While a roadside triangle and flare is nice its better to drive off the shoulder as much as possible because there are people stupid enough not to see the signs....oh and hazard lights

  • @ditiprel4
    @ditiprel4 День назад

    My 2004 lexus ES330 came with a full size spare AND rim. Oh how times have changed.

  • @Tewthpaste
    @Tewthpaste 2 дня назад +7

    *This will never happen in a flying car.*

    • @garyquail4996
      @garyquail4996 2 дня назад

      @@Tewthpaste that's a good one but here's a question what happens if one of the Jets that operate your flying car goes on the fritz do you have a spare jet?

    • @jetscreamer1
      @jetscreamer1 2 дня назад +1

      That’s why I am eagerly awaiting for the 21st century. I know flying cars will be a reality, I’ve seen the Jetsons.

    • @PatricioGarcia1973
      @PatricioGarcia1973 2 дня назад

      until the engine you think you have in your jet is not included.

    • @thystaff742
      @thystaff742 День назад

      People can't drive now. What makes you think they'll be able to pilot a flying craft?

    • @Nightzero66
      @Nightzero66 День назад

      Airplanes exist clown.

  • @erikh9991
    @erikh9991 День назад +1

    Thankfully I have run-flats. Only 50 miles at 55mph!

  • @jtjtrs8806
    @jtjtrs8806 2 дня назад +3

    The greedy are getting even more greedy!! 60k$$ and no spare tires !

  • @garyclements9347
    @garyclements9347 2 часа назад

    I had a bmw x3 , wasn’t told anything about it not having a spare , and to top it off the tires that come with it are called ( run flats ) and they are only good for 15,000 miles , they cost $250 a piece or more , I got rid of the bmw and bought a Honda pilot , great car

  • @2AToday
    @2AToday 2 дня назад +1

    Full-size spare tires should be federally required, just like seat belts.

  • @johnm2991
    @johnm2991 День назад

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Advice:
    As a buyer, look for the “run-flat” disclosure document that’s normally included in your paperwork. 💯
    It’s also important to register your tires with the tire manufacturer in case of any type of recall. Each tire has its own unique serial number. 💯
    Both items should be reviewed with the buyer by the sales representative PRIOR TO delivery of the vehicle‼️💯

  • @YamSup-n8i
    @YamSup-n8i 2 дня назад +1

    Lots also have run flats

    • @thud9797
      @thud9797 День назад +1

      Actually very few vehicles have run flats.

    • @YamSup-n8i
      @YamSup-n8i День назад

      @@thud9797 Yeah that’s true but mostly cars like Mercedes and bmw have them.

  • @davcuts2897
    @davcuts2897 День назад

    My car came with run flat tires instead of a spare. Run flat tires make the ride a bit firm, but can go up to 80 miles before they go entirely flat.

  • @es1442
    @es1442 3 часа назад

    Wow, CEOs are on a rollllll with the greed. Let’s keep exposing them.

  • @richlikeg3722
    @richlikeg3722 День назад +1

    At least have it as an add-on at the dealership. Why wouldn’t you have a spare? These automakers only care about their profits

    • @elhoward7440
      @elhoward7440 8 часов назад

      Some cars like Miata and Prius are designed with no place to put a spare.

  • @Aawsomeguy
    @Aawsomeguy 2 часа назад

    Mine didn't either when i bought it new. My tire shop told me that is what they are doing now to make the cars lighter. All it came with was a can of tire sealer and an air compressor.

  • @susanfurnal2663
    @susanfurnal2663 9 часов назад +1

    I have a spare now,miy tire has to be ordered and we wait..Worth it to carry one around.

  • @ckz001
    @ckz001 День назад

    Shrinkflation is hitting all aspects. Surprised manufacturers haven't thought to add a subscription based spare lol

  • @harrychildress4575
    @harrychildress4575 23 часа назад

    All legitimate car companies provide a “SPARE”, they claim the absence of a spare making no more sense than producing a car that has no brakes. Missing either can cost you your life. We called AAA a couple years ago, and were told “they will be there ( halfway between Barstow and Vegas) in an hour”. Two hours later, we changed the tire ourselves. No SPARE,GOOD LUCK!

  • @chp19711971
    @chp19711971 День назад

    Get a full size spare tire! Buy a rim and tire bran new from a tire shop thats what i did for both my mini vans and got rid of the donut tires! Just go to a tire shop and they should know what you want. It may cost up to $1000 for it but it comes in handy if you blow out a tire and get a good jack for the car to :) BE WELL WORTH IT!!!!!!

  • @kevinbmx98
    @kevinbmx98 8 часов назад

    Jeep renegade is another red flag. (Mopar technician here)

  • @Djarms67
    @Djarms67 2 часа назад

    I said this on the sensibleprepper channel. I don’t have a spare. I need to get that.😂😂😂😂

  • @Dk-lj2so
    @Dk-lj2so День назад +1

    needs to be a law where cars have to come with a spare tire.

  • @Pope-A-Dope
    @Pope-A-Dope День назад

    ⚠️ USE EXTREME CATION WITH AWD VEHICLES! ⚠️ AWD vehicles have computers that require all the tires be the same and have the same tread depth. Using mismatched tires and/or rims can cause major damage to the vehicle resulting in very expensive repair bills. I tried to buy a spare for my Mercedes 4-matic and learned this. I have to wait until it’s time to replace the tires, buy a matching rim, and get 5 of the same tires. In addition, I need to properly rotate the spare on the vehicle to ensure they all evenly wear the same. I expect other AWD vehicles probably have similar issues.

  • @charlesdeblanc3386
    @charlesdeblanc3386 День назад

    Check the tire placard on your driver door jamb; if it says none under spare tire pressure, all you have is an inflator & can of slime. Plus side, many cars still come with the spare wheel well there; you just gotta buy the spare and jack.

  • @uelld.8371
    @uelld.8371 День назад

    My opinion, either go for a full size spare tire or just the tire sealer. Avoid the compact size spare tire. Had heard plenty of story of people crashing because of the compact spare tire, and some said that their insurance won't even cover it.

    • @juicyfruit6311
      @juicyfruit6311 День назад

      @@uelld.8371 Not sure about your situation. But, I've seen cars with donut tires go 65+ mph. I think the recommendation is 50 mph. I've seen cars driving on 4 donut tires going 70+ mph 😬

  • @scanadaze
    @scanadaze 20 часов назад

    Just buy one. Buy one that will fit the compartment. Yet. Fits your vehicle. We are on our own. We have to do everything ourselves. Also buy the proper tools for your vehicle to change a tire and if you have special needs. There are jacks that operate on 12v or a battery. Best and cheapest tools for lugnuts are the ones on batteries. Go to Harbor Fraight. Safety gear, etc. Then. Practice a couple of times. Get some or a light. For night time. Whatever works for you personally. You don't need anything expensive. Just works and is safe.

  • @frankmenz1110
    @frankmenz1110 День назад

    Buy a spare at a you pull it parts yard, this is all about money, nothing to do with weigh savings. Make sure to research the lug pattern and test fit it on a front and rear fitment to clear calipers and brake parts. Make sure to buy a jack and lug wrench as well, you may need different lug nuts depending on steel vs aluminum wheels when installing the spare.

    • @kenfrank2730
      @kenfrank2730 6 часов назад

      Then store the spare in your trunk where it takes up much space. No thanks.

  • @Mke_Tom
    @Mke_Tom 21 час назад

    Safety first

  • @charliematt4808
    @charliematt4808 День назад

    Carry a patch kit and inflator and learn how to use it. Even a sidewall puncture can be patched. Odds are in your favor that a temporary patch will get you to help.