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.

A woman died early Sunday morning after her Honda Fit was rear-ended on the North Freeway while traveling with a flat tire.

Even safe drivers are only one misplaced nail or pothole away from getting a flat tire on the road, so knowing how to change a flat tire can save you a significant headache. However, if it's unsafe to ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you find yourself on the side of the road with a flat tire, your first move is probably to pull out the spare and change it out—or call someone to ...

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 ...

AUSTIN, Texas — 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… and if you do have one, it might not be ready or safe to ...

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Getting a flat tire is frustrating, but in the Colombian capital of Bogotá, it can be even more maddening because it is frequently the work of saboteurs. Aboard motorcycles, these ...

If there’s one thing known to turn a day upside down, it’s car troubles. Especially when a flat tire puts a halt on your plans. But for Diana Metzger, who experienced this exact situation on Oct. 30, ...

TACOMA, Wash. — A pedestrian was hurt in an overnight crash in Tacoma early Monday. The incident happened on southbound Interstate 5 near 84th St. at around 12:45 a.m. A car was stopped on the ...

A man is dead after being hit by a car on Interstate 42 at Wilson's Mills early Saturday morning. Wilson's Mills police said that around midnight, a 35-year-old man and a woman crossed I-42 (formerly ...

Dealing with a flat tire in the middle of nowhere is a common problem. It's good to carry these items you can carry in case you get a flat tire, as they keep you prepared for emergencies. Just having ...