If you've been driving long enough, getting a flat tire is pretty much as certain as taxes, given that millions of flats happen in the U.S. every year. If you’re one of the lucky few who reach the end ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Getting a flat tire, a puncture, or a slow leak can really ruin your day. Make sure you have a tire repair kit ...

After a tire puncture, many car owners struggle to choose which tire repair method to use. In fact, different tire repair methods have different applicable scenarios, and choosing the right one is ...

Dear Tom and Ray: Whenever I find a pesky nail in my tire, I take it to a service station or tire store and have them "plug" it. A friend of mine told me I should have an internal "patch" installed ...

The flat tire is arguably motoring’s oldest nemesis. Check out any film or photography from the early Automotive Age, and sooner, rather than later, somebody is going to roll their sleeves up and get ...

Tire repair work requires the right equipment, tools and materials to ensure a quality job. Let’s look at some of the essentials for performing tire repair work. Lifting equipment –- Repairing a flat ...

Repairing a tire properly requires it be demounted from the rim so it can be inspected on the outside and inside, remove damaged material, fill the void with rubber and seal the innerliner with a ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. We’ve all had that tire that constantly needs air. It’s time to stop ...

Needle-nose pliers help get the plug into the plug insertion tool. You want to center the plug in the tool before inserting it into the tire. See All 11 Photos You can now pull out the object that has ...

Few drivers appreciate the importance of tires until they’re stranded on the side of the road with a flat. The truth is every mile we drive depends on these rubber donuts. In spite of their importance ...