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196 Why Don't New Cars Come With Spare Tires Anymore?

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SlashGear · 03/17/2025 16:00 EDT

Why Don't New Cars Come With Spare Tires Anymore?

As time passes, the spare tire is becoming more and more of a rare species. Here is why so many new cars no longer come with spare tires.

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