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, ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A flat tire is always a bummer, but having a spare tire can help get you back on the road quickly if you have a spare tire. Consumer Reports says safety comes first if you get a ...

Hundreds of millions of people get flat tires annually in the United States, and Jalopnik is here to help with everything you need to know about fixing one. The thing is, a lot of new cars don't ...

There are a lot of things in life that we keep safely tucked away that we hope we'll never need to use. Our smoke alarms, for instance, or our emergency funds. These are the very things that we can't ...

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 ...

CR explains why tire sealant kits are becoming more common and shares tips on how to prepare for a flat tire Spare tires are becoming scarce in new cars as automakers seek to reduce weight and costs.

No matter what you do, you can never completely avoid a flat tire. It's just one of those things that comes with driving. However, you can make sure you're well-prepared to handle it when it occurs.

Imagine loading the car with presents on the way to grandma's house, only to get a flat tire. Then, after pulling off the highway, you discover another surprise: the spare tire you thought was in the ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...