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. You can now pull out the object that has created the leak.

Whether you experience it in a garage, driveway, or car park, seeing a flat tire always feels the same. There’s a brief glimmer of hope when you think it’s not that bad, and maybe some air has just ...

A flat mower tire doesn't always require a full replacement, and simple steps can get weekend yard work moving again long ...

Between yesterday afternoon and this morning, I have had three flat tires. The tire that was flat yesterday had a screw in it, and the tires that are flat this morning have finishing nails. Other than ...

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 ...

Sure anyone can use a can of Fix-A-Flat to quickly get them back on the road but you'll mostly likely have to replace the tire instead of patching and repairing it. Instead consider learning to use a ...

A funny thing happened last week as I was preparing to write about flat tires: I got one myself. Fortunately, I had a small "donut" spare and was able to put it on the car. But many new cars are being ...

Nails, screws, and glass—there’s lots of stuff lurking on the street just waiting to stab a hole in your tire and send you scurrying for the breakdown lane. If you’re well prepared, however, “catching ...

If you drive a newer car, you may have noticed something missing when you bought it: A spare tire. Nearly half of all new vehicles no longer come with spare tires and car jacks, as many automakers ...