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Morbius

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5. New cars don't have spare tires.

Reply to DURHAM D (Original post)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:31 PM

Apr 11

They cost so damn much money but no longer include spare tires. Yes, I think it's stupid. No, I wouldn't shell out $1500. Even if I lose two days of work because I am getting my tire fixed, it wouldn't come to that much.

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Do you think this is stupid? [View all] DURHAM D Apr 11 OP

Get the rim/tire/jack from ebay/salvage. ret5hd Apr 11 #1

Agreed. SheltieLover Apr 11 #2

I would get them somewhere else Kali Apr 11 #3

That is highway robbery. Go to a junk yard. Emile Apr 11 #4

New cars don't have spare tires. Morbius Apr 11 #5

This is why I have roadside assistance! JustKay Apr 12 #6

I bought a new car last month and it doesn't have room for a spare tire LogDog75 Apr 12 #7

That is interesting. DURHAM D Apr 12 #8

My little campervan Maninacan Apr 12 #9