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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s essential for every driver to have a tire repair kit. You never know when you might encounter a flat tire, regardless if you’re on a long drive or simply commuting to work. A tire repair kit ...

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 ...

A flat tire (tyre) without a spare feels like the end of the road, yet it is usually a manageable problem if the puncture is in the tread and the tire carcass is still sound. The goal is not a ...

For the last one, there's an internal patch. Of course, you have to remove your wheel from your motorcycle then dismount the tire from the wheel, so this isn't a trailside repair. But unlike the other ...

A flat tire ruins plans. The wrong “fix” ruins a tire. Those spray sealant cans feel like a miracle in the moment, but they’re a short-term fix, and they can leave a mess for the person who has to ...