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 ...

Preparing your car before hitting the road is a must to ensure its overall safety and performance. Unfortunately, accidents and other car problems are unpredictable and unavoidable. That's why it's so ...

A flat tire rarely happens at a convenient time. Whether it’s a stray nail in your driveway or debris picked up on the h ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I am fortunate that my business is located on a major thoroughfare, which most of the time leads to a steady stream of potential new customers. Often, the ask involves inflating their tires or ...

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 ...