When it comes to the cost of patching a tire, size and location of the puncture are important factors, but there's a lot more to know.

Gonzo. Done for. Outta here. Yup, there isn't a truck tire made that we haven't figured out how to slash. But since we're usually too lazy to break out the spare, we've also gotten pretty durn fine at ...

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 (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 ...

Many vehicle owners think about their tires only when one goes flat or they discover that it’s time to buy new ones. When that happens, most are usually in the dark about what kind of tires they have ...

Many new cars no longer include a spare tire — automakers are cutting them to save weight and boost fuel economy, leaving ...

Here’s how to decode it all: 5.) SERVICE DESCRIPTION: These numbers and letter together are called the service description. The numbers indicate the tire’s maximum “load” rating, or the amount of ...