2014 Kia Forte wheels complaints

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Wheels · 38,000 miles · MI

While driving the vehicle I inadvertently hit a pothole. It was the coldest night of the year, -20 degrees. Hitting the pothole knocked the bead of my tire off the rim. I went into the trunk to get the spare tire out, and to my surprise. There was no spare tire!!!! There was a "tire mobility kit". I attempted to use this, but it was to absolutely no avail. I called the roadside assistance number, after walking about 1/2 mile to get cell phone service (still -20 outside), I found out that the estimated time for roadside assistance was at least 90 minutes. I decided to instead call my mom, who was 45 minutes away, so she could bring her car, and I could use her spare tire. I was able to change the tire in 10 minutes and get back on the road with my mom's spare. I called the dealership the next morning, and they told me that my car does not come standard with a spare tire. I would have to purchase a spare tire if I wanted one!!! This is completely unacceptable and dangerous! What if my car had run out of gas in the -20 weather while waiting? If my mom could not have come, I would have been waiting at least 90 minutes! Instead of the 10 it takes to put a spare tire on. That is completely unacceptable and is a safety issue. I have notified kia, and I want a spare tire with my car at no cost. This is a safety issue. Other than that, I absolutely love the car...