Stolen Spares
By Jessica Floyd

Tires are being stolen from vehicles on campus. You don't need to worry about the tires under your car. But, if you have an SUV with a spare tire on the back, then beware.

Zippered cases are the easiest to open, making the lug-nut the only difference between having a tire and being tireless. But you can protect your vehicle by storing your tire in the trunk or putting it in the backseat.

You should also consider investing in a hard case that cost only $100. That’s a small price to pay compared to the $700 price tag of purchasing a new tire and anchor mechanism.

The bottom line is tires on the back of SUVs are tempting. So, protect your spare.