[Excaliber]

I don't carry a jack either, but I do carry a "Can of Spare Tire".

And sure enough, one day I actually had to use it! The rubber valve stem in the wheel where it goes in had torn. The valve stem was ready to "blow out". I used my "Can" which slowed down the leak but did not stop it. I was able to drive a few miles to a gas station, refilled with air from their hose and made it a few more miles to home. Dang near flat when I rolled in!

My next option was the AAA card and a tow wagon via cell phone!

Ernie