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No spare tire? Here are your real options: run-flat tires, tire inflation kits, roadside assistance, and towing. Know which one fits your situation.
Roadside assistance usually covers flat tires, but a flat on the rim is a different situation. Here's what your plan actually pays for.
AAA covers flat tire towing, but what you actually get depends on your membership level and whether a spare is available. Here's the full breakdown.
Tire blowout at highway speed? Here's exactly what to do in the first 10 seconds and after you stop safely.
Flat tire on the freeway? Here's exactly who to call, what to do first, and when you need a tow truck vs. a roadside service call.
Both tires flat and no way to roll? Here's exactly what a tow costs when your spare is also flat, and how to get help fast.
Flat tire on the freeway with no spare? Here are your real options: run-flat range, tire foam, roadside help, and when to call a tow.
Flat tire on the freeway at night? Here's exactly who to call, in what order, and how to stay safe until help arrives.
Flat tire, no spare, no roadside assistance? Here are your real options right now, from run-flat tires to pay-per-use tow services.
Flat tire on the highway and no spare? Here's exactly what to do, step by step, to stay safe and get moving again fast.
Running on a spare that's now flat? Here's exactly how to get towed safely without damaging your car or putting yourself at risk.
Blown tire and your spare is flat too? Here's exactly what to do, who to call, and what it'll cost to get moving again.