Cold weather can have a significant impact on your vehicle. It can make your car start more slowly, affect how it runs, and even affect your tires. If you are looking at colder days in the near future, you should always keep an eye on your tire pressure. But what many people don’t realize is that the spare sitting in their trunk can be impacted too. A flat or underinflated spare tire can leave you stuck, waiting for a tow truck in freezing conditions when you thought you had a backup plan. Firefighters, roadside technicians, and mechanics all say the same thing: the spare tire is one of the most neglected safety items in a vehicle. That said, here are six reasons you should check your spare tire now.
