A flat tire is an immediate nightmare. The air pressure drops, the TPMS warning illuminates on the dash, and your schedule is instantly compromised. When faced with a puncture on, for example, your ...

Considering that many cars no longer come standard with spares, a tire plug kit is a good thing to have in your roadside emergency kit. It's a fast, cheap way to seal a puncture from the outside of ...

Often, people have flat tires, and they are unsure whether they should replace them or have them repaired. So, if the damage to the tire isn’t extensive, you could comfortably use a patch, but if it’s ...

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 ...

Maintaining structurally sound tires on your vehicle is important, which means addressing any damage immediately. But while a plug or patch can successfully repair a tire on your car, the same isn't ...