Where do you buy spare tires?

Posted by baneoftech@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 8 comments

(2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring)

I had a tire get punctured, and my spare tire barely made it to the shop before it also fell apart. Now I'm trying to get a new spare for my car, but apparently nobody stocks them. I've called the local Mazda dealer, tire shops, and auto shops in my area and they all said they don't stock donut spares. So. Who does? Should I start hunting online?

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twdpuller@reddit

Junkyard. But just go ahead and get a full size rim and used tire for a spare. Will be way more robust than a donut and safer to get to a tire shop. Will take up a little more space.

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ZeGermanHam@reddit

Many if not most vehicles that leave the factory with a space saver spare (i.e., donut) will not have the room needed to accommodate a full size wheel and tire.

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