Category : Industry News
Demise of the Spare Tire: Update On A Growing Trend By Automakers To Ditch Them
Maybe it’s pure speculation or perhaps there’s something to the idea put forth by the Detroit News that younger drivers don’t care that much one way or the other if the spare tire goes the way of the dinosaur. They are less inclined to change tires anyway, preferring to call for roadside service from AAA or that offered through their new-car warranty. They’re likely to be more receptive to temporary spares and tire-repair kits coming standard with new cars.