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If you've got a puncture in your tire, you may look to plug the hole so you can get back on the road without a new tire, but how long will it last?

There's nothing quite like that slow, sinking feeling when your tire pressure warning light blinks on, or worse, when you actually hear the thump-thump-thump of a flat tire. The most annoying way we ...

Every driver's nightmare: a flat tire. This unwelcome surprise can be especially troublesome on highways or remote roads, where accessing a repair shop can be challenging. Insert the tire plug kit, ...

View post: 10 Father's Day Gifts for the Dad Who Won't Replace Anything Plug kits are for tread punctures only; sidewall damage requires tire replacement. Use sealant cans only as temporary emergency ...

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 first, and most crucial step in any tire repair process is to completely remove any foreign material from the damaged area. Photos: Jim Park The flat tire is arguably motoring’s oldest nemesis.

Tires—sometimes even the best go flat, especially when you use your 4x4 off-road or on back roads. We recently picked up a 4-inch lag bolt in one of ours, and when it came time to fix the leak we ...

To plug or not to plug is a thought that comes up whenever there's a puncture. The truth is, plugging a tire can be an easier, more convenient way to patch a flat, but it goes against Department of ...

A flat tire can make you late for work, and if you have a flat at home, you may be stuck there until you can get some help. But if you drive a semi-truck, just waiting around may not be an option.