About Us
Contact Us
Blog
Info Links
- Shop Products
  Custom Wheels
  
  Offering the Hottest Selection of Custom Rims
  
  Savings from 10% to 50% on Major Wheel Brands. All the Latest Designs from Brands like Fuel, American Racing.
  
  Find your Custom Wheels
  
  Aftermarket Tires
  
  Find all the Best Savings on Aftermarket Tires
  
  Best Deals on Discount Tires from 10% to 30%. Find all the Top Brands like BFGoodrich, Michelin and Toyo
  
  Find your Aftermarket Tires.
  
  Wheel and Tire Packages
  
  Make your own Custom Wheel and Tire Package
  
  Create your own Custom Wheel and Tire Package. Enjoy Free Shipping to your Door, just unbox and mount.
  
  Find Wheel & Tire Packages
- Financing
  Affirm Finance
  
  Affirm is a great way to get your wheels or tires today and pay later. Drive now and Pay for it later! Just select Affirm at checkout.
  
  Purchase amount $50–$5,000+
  Number of payments 3–60
  Payment duration Monthly
  
  Apply Now!
  
  Progressive Leasing
  
  No credit needed, we know a three-digit number doesn’t tell your story. That’s why every Progressive Leasing approval is NO CREDIT NEEDED.
  
  Apply for your lease Once approved, go shopping at your favorite stores.
  
  Apply Now!
  
  Snap Finance
  
  Shop Now, Pay Later is Snap Finance's motto. Plenty of financing options Snap is the way to go for your Rims and Tire Financing.
  
  Pay over time Convenient ownership options are based on your paydays for an easy, stress-free experience.
  
  Apply Now!
  
  Acima Leasing
  
  Get the things you love, all without perfect credit! Acima Leasing is another way to "Buy Now and Pay Later".
  
  Instant Shopping Power Acima will purchase products up to your lease line amount for lease to you.
  
  Apply Now!
- Tire Deals
  195/65R15
  Starting at $50
  
  205/55R16
  Starting at $60
  
  215/60R16
  Starting at $65
  
  215/55R17
  Starting at $68
  
  225/60R17
  Starting at $72
  
  225/65R17
  Starting at $79
  
  225/40R18
  Starting at $67
  
  275/60R20
  Starting at $130
- Wheel Deals
  15 inch
  Starting at $57
  
  16 inch
  Starting at $63
  
  17 inch
  Starting at $88
  
  18 inch
  Starting at $102
  
  20 inch
  Starting at $89
  
  22 inch
  Starting at $122
  
  24 inch
  Starting at $243
  
  26 inch
  Starting at $336
- Tire and Wheel Categories
  Tire Categories
  
  Modern
  
  Antique
  
  Classic
  
  Racing
  
  ATV-UTV
  
  Motorcycle
  
  Commercial
  
  Trailer
  
  Military
  
  Wheel Categories
  
  Custom
  
  Classic
  
  Off-Road
  
  Tuner
  
  Racing
  
  3 Piece
  
  2 Piece
  
  ATV-UTV
  
  Trailer
- Popular Tire Brands
- Popular Wheel Brands
- Information Links
  Wheels
  
  Custom Wheels: The Ultimate Guide
  
  Off-Road Rims and Wheels Guide
  
  Chrome Rims: The Ultimate Guide
  
  Car and Truck Wheel Offset Explained
  
  Custom Wheel Hub Bore
  
  Bolt Pattern Conversion
  
  Exploring Wheel Finishes
  
  Fuel Off-Road Wheels Guide
  
  American Racing Wheels Guide
  
  View All Wheels
  
  Tires
  
  Tires 101: A Comprehensive Guide
  
  Purchase New Tires Guide
  
  Aftermarket Tires Comprehensive Guide
  
  Plus/Minus Sizing Calculator
  
  Advanced Tire Size Calculator
  
  Antique/Classic Tire Size Conversion
  
  Whitewall Tires Guide
  
  Tire Warranty from Tire Manufacturer
  
  Tires UTQG Ratings Guide
  
  View All Tires
  
  Wheels and Tires
  
  Custom Wheel Bolt Patterns
  
  Custom Wheel Finishes
  
  Tire Information Pages
  
  Tire Sizes
  
  Find Your Perfect Tire Types
  
  Custom and Off-Road Wheel Sizes
  
  Wheel Information Pages
  
  Wheels and Rims Financing
  
  Tire Financing
  
  Wheel and Tire Packages
Shop By Tires
- Modern
  Modern Tires from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Modern Tires and at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest designs in modern tires. Vast selection of from all the top brands.
  
  Find more Modern
  
  Popular Brands
- Antique
  Antique Tires from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Antique Tires at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Antique Bias Ply, Radial and Bias Look Radials.
  
  Find more Antique
  
  Popular Brands
- Classic
  Classic Tires from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Classic Car Tires at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Classic Car Bias Ply, Radial and Bias Look Radials.
  
  Find more Classic
  
  Popular Brands
- Racing
  Racing Tires from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Racing Tires at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Racing Bias Ply, Radial and Bias Look Radials.
  
  Find more Racing
  
  Popular Brands
- ATV-UTV
  ATV-UTV Tires from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of ATV-UTV Tires at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest ATV-UTV Bias Ply, Radial and Bias Look Radials.
  
  Find more ATV-UTV
  
  Popular Brands
- Motorcycle
  Vintage Motorcycle Tires from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry a huge selection of Vintage Motorcycle Tires at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Vintage Motorcycle, Bias Ply, Radial and Bias Look Radials from all the brands you know like Firestone, Coker.
  
  Find more Motorcycle
  
  Popular Brands
- Commercial
  Commercial Truck Tires from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry a huge selection of Commercial Truck Tires at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Commercial Truck Bias Ply, Radial and Bias Look Radials from all the brands you know like Hercules, Ironman and Kumho.
  
  Find more Commercial
  
  Popular Brands
- Trailer
  Trailer Tires from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Trailer Tires at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Trailer, Bias Ply, Radial
  
  Find more Trailer
  
  Popular Brands
- Military
  Military Tires from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Military Tires at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Military, Bias Ply, Radial.
  
  Find more Military
  
  Popular Brands
Shop By Wheels
- Custom
  Custom Wheels from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Custom Wheels at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest designs in custom and rims. Vast selection of from all the top brands.
  
  Find more Custom
  
  Popular Brands
- Classic
  Classic Car Wheels from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Classic Car Wheels at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Classic Car. From the 1950's through the 1970's we carry every type of Classic Car.
  
  Find more Classic
  
  Popular Brands
- Off-Road
  Off-Road Wheels from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Off-Road Wheels at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Off-Road. You can find all the major brands like Fuel, Method, Raceline and many more.
  
  Find more Off-Road
  
  Popular Brands
- Tuner
  Tuner Wheels from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Tuner Wheels at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Tuner Rims. You can find all the major brands like Motegi, Konig and Enkie and many more.
  
  Find more Tuner
  
  Popular Brands
- Racing
  Racing Wheels from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Racing Wheels at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Racing Rims. You can find all the major brands like Weld, and many more specialty drag racing.
  
  Find more Racing
  
  Popular Brands
- 3 Piece
  3 Piece Wheels from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of 3 Piece Wheels at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest 3 Piece Rims. You can find all the different types of 3 Piece from Asanti to American Racing and Raceline.
  
  Find more 3 Piece
  
  Popular Brands
- 2 Piece
  2 Piece Wheels from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of 2 Piece Wheels at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest 2 Piece Rims. You can find all the different types of 2 Piece from American Racing and Raceline.
  
  Find more 2 Piece
  
  Popular Brands
- ATV-UTV
  ATV-UTV Wheels from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of ATV-UTV Wheels at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest ATV-UTV Rims. You can find all the major brands like Fuel, Kmc and Vision and many more specialty ATV and UTV.
  
  Find more ATV-UTV
  
  Popular Brands
- Trailer
  Trailer Wheels from Performance Plus Tire
  
  We carry the best selection of Trailer Wheels at the lowest prices. Huge selection and inventory of the latest Trailer Rims. You can find all the different types of trailer from steel to custom chrome.
  
  Find more Trailer
  
  Popular Brands
Home

Your Garage

Shopping Cart (0)

Saved for Later (0)

Latest Tire News, Wheel Guides & Car Tips | Performance Plus Tire Blog

Name: Performance Plus Tire
Address: 3910 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90807, US
Telephone: 888-926-2689

Where real-world experience meets expert tire and wheel advice. Get fitment tips, off-road and classic car know-how, and the latest tire tests—direct from our shop to your screen.

Meet Our Writers:

Hank Feldman — Founder & hot rod expert, sharing classic car knowledge, restoration tips, and vintage wheel insights. See profile
Dennis Feldman — Vice President & custom fitment specialist, writing about performance wheels, off-road setups, and tire tech. See profile

Want expert help right now? Contact our team or call 888-926-2689 for fitment support.

Return to Blog Listing

When did compact spare tires start being used?

Posted Jul-28-11 at 12:00 AM By Jackie

So when did compact spare tires start being used? If you guessed early 20th century then you are way off. Although spare tires are common in modern vehicles, the first automobiles didn't actually have spare tires at all, let alone compact spare tires. One of the leading car manufacturers in the early 1900's -- the Thomas B. Jeffery Company -- was the first automaker to began outfitting their passenger automobile with a spare tires. In 1909 Rambler introduced their latest vehicle, the Ramble 44, [...more]

View Full Post...

Posted in: Car history Tags: history spare tires volkswagen