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Spare Tires

Spare tires provide essential mobility when experiencing the unexpected on the road. Our selection of donut spare tires offer a compact and lightweight, albeit temporary solution, designed for short distance driving at reduced speeds until you can properly replace or repair the tire. While space-saving donuts are convenient, our offering of full-size spare tires delivers the advantage of matching your vehicle's standard wheel and tire, including vehicles with external spare tires like the Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, Land Rover Defender, and Ineos Grenadier. Whether you need a temporary spare or permanent replacement, we can help you find the right solution to prepare you for unexpected roadside emergencies.

Need to replace a spare tire after a flat or blowout? We offer easy tire installation with a trusted network of over 10,000 local tire shops. In select markets, opt for the convenience of new tire installation right where you are with our Mobile Tire Installation service.

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Making the Right Classic Car Tire Choice – 2025 Test 5 (19:07)

Classic cars are a staple of the automotive enthusiast world, and there are more options than ever when choosing the right tire. Manufacturers like Michelin, Pirelli, and Vredestein have lineups of Classic Tires, which blend modern-day technology and performance with the aesthetics of vehicles dating from the 1990s to the 1950s. But are they worth it? To answer that question, we took two '80s vintage sports cars and tested them each with two Classic Tires and one modern offering that happens to fit.

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Revolutionizing Tire Buying Since 1979

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Independent Tire Testing Program

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