Run-flat tires are an increasingly common type of tire on passenger cars. Manufacturers such as BMW are mounting them on new cars instead of equipping the car with a spare tire. Doing so saves weight ...

There's never a convenient moment to get a flat tire, but that's just the way of the world. So, the next time you find yourself breaking out the jack, wrench, and spare tire, take a minute to consider ...

Not long ago, virtually every single new car was sold with a spare tire, a jack and a small tool kit to allow owners to swap out a flat tire for the spare on the side of the road. That has changed ...

I consider tire punctures a rite of passage in driving cars. Flat tires are a nuisance, yet are part of the driving experience. It won't matter how careful you drive, since nails, screws, and other ...

Most drivers deal with a flat tire now and then, but there are steps you can take to avoid a blowout any more than is necessary. Having a flat tire when you’re driving at high speed can be dangerous, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Getting a flat tire while you are driving can be a very dangerous and frightening experience. Over the years, three different technologies ...

Considering that many cars no longer come standard with spares, a tire plug kit is a good thing to have in your roadside emergency kit. It's a fast, cheap way to seal a puncture from the outside of ...

If you drive a newer car, you may have noticed something missing when you bought it: A spare tire. Nearly half of all new vehicles no longer come with spare tires and car jacks, as many automakers ...