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 ...

To the editor: Your lengthy article on the lack of spare tires in new cars, especially electric vehicles and hybrids, missed the most important consequence (danger) — you could end up totally stranded ...

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

There's virtually no good time for a flat tire, whether you're in your car or on your bike. Sure, a lot of gas stations have ...

Many new cars no longer include a spare tire — automakers are cutting them to save weight and boost fuel economy, leaving many drivers without a true backup. Fix-a-flat kits have serious limits — they ...

Getting a flat tire is a surefire way to mess up an otherwise perfect day. Beyond the hassle and questionable safety of swapping to a spare tire on the side of the road, dealing with a flat is ...