More new cars no longer come with a spare tire [Video]

If you’re driving, it’s something you never want to happen, getting a flat tire and ending up on the side of the road.

Luz Plasencia was driving to a spa appointment when she felt a thud.

“Sure enough, I had a flat tire,” said Plasencia, who added, “Unfortunately, my car doesn’t come with a spare tire.”

Vehicles used to come with a “full-sized” spare tire, but about 30 years ago, auto manufacturers moved to a much lighter, smaller tire, sometimes called a “donut spare.” 

But now, depending on the car you have, it may not have any spare at all.

According to Consumer Reports, if you get a flat, the best advice is safety first. 

Photo shows a car with a flat tire. (CTV News)

“In the event that you do get a flat tire, you should pull off the road as far as you can in a safe area,” …