¿Dónde está la rueda de repuesto?
ruo-ta — RUO-ta. scor-ta — SCOR-ta. Natural compound noun.
When you get a puncture and need to find and use the spare tyre.
'Ruota di scorta' (spare tyre) — 'ruota' (wheel/tyre) + 'di scorta' (spare/reserve). Italian law requires either a spare tyre or a tyre repair kit in every vehicle. Modern rental cars often have a tyre sealant kit (kit riparazione pneumatici) instead of a full spare.
Ho una ruota a terra. Cosa devo fare?
Tengo un neumático pinchado. ¿Qué debo hacer?
Call the rental company first — they may have roadside assistance
C'è un kit riparazione pneumatici?
¿Hay un kit de reparación de neumáticos?
Many new cars have sealant kits instead of spare tyres
Il noleggio include l'assistenza stradale?
¿El alquiler incluye asistencia en carretera?
Usually yes — always check the number before driving
Italian roads, particularly in the south and on islands, can have debris that causes punctures. Motorway rest areas (aree di servizio) have emergency phones directly connected to roadside assistance. Always save the rental company's emergency number in your phone before driving away. Roadside assistance typically arrives within 60-90 minutes.