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I have yet to buy a car without one, but I suppose that'll be changing soon enough.

• bluGill 3y ago
  Back in the 1950s tires went flat often, so a spare that you knew how to put on was a must. These days tire technology is much better and so getting a flat is rare kit does happen of course, but it is not very common. Many cars will go through their entire life without using the spare even once. Since a spare takes up a lot of space and weight, it makes sense to get rid of it if it isn't needed much. Tow trucks have always existed, just call one to fix the tire when you have issues.