{"id":815,"date":"2018-08-16T16:22:16","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T20:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/?p=815"},"modified":"2018-08-16T16:22:16","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T20:22:16","slug":"the-3-best-alternatives-to-a-spare-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/the-3-best-alternatives-to-a-spare-tire\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Best Alternatives to a Spare Tire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve looked in the trunk and under the hood, but you cannot find the spare tire in your new car. But don\u2019t worry. If you have a newer model vehicle, it is possible that it did not come with one. There are many reasons why some automotive manufacturers have chosen to forgo the classic spare; some of which include better fuel efficiency, increased storage space, lighter vehicular weight, reduced manufacturer costs, and much more. <\/p>\n<h3><font color=\"dimgray\">If your vehicle lacks a spare tire, it is wise to take the proper precautions to ensure you have a means of emergency tire replacement; otherwise, you are at risk of being stranded on the road in the case of a flat. Fortunately, there are some great options to choose from for your car or truck! Continue reading to learn three of the most popular alternatives to a spare tire. <\/font><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_816\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indianapolis-Flat-Tire-Assistance-e1534450808586.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Flat Tire Assistance 317-247-8484\" width=\"600\" height=\"388\" class=\"size-full wp-image-816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indianapolis-Flat-Tire-Assistance-e1534450808586.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Indianapolis-Flat-Tire-Assistance-e1534450808586-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Flat Tire Assistance 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div>\n<h1>&#10102; <font color=\"dimgray\">Tire Inflator Kits<\/font><\/h1>\n<p>Some automotive manufacturers that have opted out of spare tires have substituted the loss with built-in tire inflator kits, but they are also available to the public as well. Tire inflator kits usually involve a type of aerosol seal kit that provides a temporary resolution for minor tire tread punctures. There are several brands of tire inflator kits on the market, all ranging in price between $20 and $200 depending on quality. They are designed to plug up small holes by spraying a tire sealant into the flat through its air-inflation valve, which inflates the tire just enough to drive it a very short distance. <\/p>\n<h3><font color=\"dimgray\"><strong>Potential Downside:<\/strong><\/font> <font color=\"gray\"> The sealants in these kits can produce grime buildup inside a tire, which can disrupt the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). <\/font> <\/h3>\n<h1>&#10103; <font color=\"dimgray\">Run Flats<\/font><\/h1>\n<p>Run flat tires are the most well-known and traditional alternative to using a spare tire system. They are specially designed with reinforced sidewall (or internal support rings), which allow drivers to safely drive their vehicle for a limited distance on a punctured or ruptured tire. Run flats are only made to travel a short distance (between 10 and 15 miles) and at a moderate-to-slow speed (under 40 miles per hour). Consumers are pleased with run flats because they provide better control and maneuverability compared to a spare tire or donut. <\/p>\n<h3><font color=\"dimgray\"><strong>Potential Downside:<\/strong><\/font> <font color=\"gray\"> Once run flat is used, regardless of distance driven, a tire will be completely unusable and must be replaced.<\/font> <\/h3>\n<h1>&#10104; <font color=\"dimgray\">Self-Sealing Tires<\/font><\/h1>\n<p>You can purchase self-sealing tires as an alternative to housing a spare. These are tires that are designed with a built-in lining that is coated in a special sealant. So when the tire experiences a puncture, the sealant automatically begins to surround the hole. If there is a nail or piece of metal stuck inside the tire, the sealant will fill the hole after it is removed. <\/p>\n<h3><font color=\"dimgray\"><strong>Potential Downside:<\/strong><\/font> <font color=\"gray\">Self-sealing tires will not work if a tire\u2019s sidewall is punctured, or if the puncture hole is too wide.<\/font> <\/h3>\n<h2><strong>Need Emergency Flat Tire Assistance in Indiana?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_703\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Towing-Services-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Roadside Assistance 317-247-8484\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-703\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Towing and Roadside Assistance 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div><strong>Call Zore\u2019s Towing at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/roadside-assistance.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">24 hour roadside assistance<\/a> and towing services in Indianapolis and throughout Central Indiana. Our friendly staff is waiting by the phones, ready to help you get back on the road, safe and sound. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, so you can always count on us. Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve looked in the trunk and under the hood, but you cannot find the spare tire in your new car. But don\u2019t worry. If you have a newer model vehicle, it is possible that it did not come with one. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/the-3-best-alternatives-to-a-spare-tire\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[218,324,283,326,325],"class_list":["post-815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-roadside-assistance","tag-24-hour-roadside-assistance","tag-alternatives-to-a-spare-tire","tag-indianapolis-emergency-roadside-assistance","tag-no-spare-tire-in-car","tag-options-spare-tire"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The 3 Best Alternatives to a Spare Tire - Zore\u2019s Towing Blog of Indiana<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/the-3-best-alternatives-to-a-spare-tire\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The 3 Best Alternatives to a Spare Tire - Zore\u2019s Towing Blog of Indiana\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"You\u2019ve looked in the trunk and under the hood, but you cannot find the spare tire in your new car. 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