{"id":4968,"date":"2026-06-30T09:34:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:34:01","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-06-30T09:34:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:34:01","slug":"my-new-car-doesnt-have-a-spare-tyre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/micksgarageblog.org\/my-new-car-doesnt-have-a-spare-tyre\/","title":{"rendered":"My New Car Doesn’t Have a Spare Tyre!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"spareIf you have bought a new car in the last few years or if you are in the market for one, it\u2019s worth checking the boot to see if it has a spare tyre or not. That\u2019s right, car companies are ditching the spare wheels in favour of lighter and cheaper puncture repair kits and run flat tyres (run flat tires are designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured and allow the vehicle to continue driving at reduced speeds for a certain distance depending on the tire<\/em>). In a bid to improve fuel efficiency they have looked at spare wheels and the accompanying tool as 20 – 30kg of dead weight. <\/a> The problem is that neither the inflator kit nor the run flat tires will work in more serious punctures like side wall damage. As always, being well prepared is half the battle. Punctures are not a good situation to be in and being well prepared for one can you save you a lot of time, frustration and even money. Whether you have a puncture repair kit or a spare wheel it\u2019s important to know what steps to take. Watch our video tutorial on changing a spare wheel<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Top Tip<\/strong>:\u00a0If you have a spare tire, check it regularly to make sure it\u2019s sufficiently inflated (otherwise you\u2019ll have two flat tires). And of course, you\u2019ll need a jack, wheel brace and if your wheels have locking wheel nuts it\u2019s important to know where that key is!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\"emergencyTo help in these situations, it\u2019s also a good idea to have some safety essentials<\/a> and tools in your boot, such as a reflective safety triangle especially for\u00a0when it\u2019s dark to warn other drivers of your presence. Other useful things to have are flashlights, high visibility jackets, a blanket to kneel down on and a good pair of gloves.         ConsumerReports.org<\/a> have compiled a list of cars they have tested in 2014 which had inflator kits instead of a spare wheel. Some of\u00a0which are very popular cars. <\/p>\n

Audi TT Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Spark Chevrolet Volt Fiat 500 Ford C-Max Ford Focus Kia Forte Kia Rio Volvo S60 <\/p>\n

Infiniti G Kia Soul Land Rover Range Rover Sport Ford Fusion Ford Mustang Honda Accord Hyundai Accent Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Veloster <\/p>\n

Mazda MX-5 Miata Mitsubishi i-MiEV Nissan Leaf Porsche 911 Porsche Boxster Porsche Panamera Scion iQ Smart ForTwo Toyota Prius Volvo C70<\/p>\n

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The video below demonstrates the run flat technology by Continental Tyres