Run-flat tires have been installed especially in luxury brands like BMW. Other makes often have tire repair kits that include sealant and plug-in compressors to re-inflate the tire.

For the safest fix, many pros recommend a plug-and-patch combo. Just know: once a tire's been patched in one spot, it shouldn't be patched again there: one hole, one fix.

Sure anyone can use a can of Fix-A-Flat to quickly get them back on the road but you'll mostly likely have to replace the tire instead of patching and repairing it. Instead consider learning to ...