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 ...

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 ...

The moment you start driving your car, there's always a chance of running over something in the road, whether it be a nail because your neighbor is getting a new roof or metal debris from the latest ...

Replacing a flat tire with the spare one is often a nightmare, especially if you're a women or (to avoid getting accused of a misogynist attitude) if you're a man and outside, the heavy rain makes an ...

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 ...

If you’ve bought a new car in the last several years, there’s an increasing likelihood that when you take a look in the trunk, you’ll no longer find a spare tire. At best in many cases you’ll get an ...

The 2020 Ford Explorer will offer tires that patch their own holes. Drivers may not even know they ran over a nail, but here’s what they should know: The tires allow them to keep traveling after a ...

A leader in run-flat tire technology and an original-equipment supplier to automakers, Bridgestone is now turning its attention to the replacement market with a new run-flat called DriveGuard, an ...

You may have heard about run-flat tires, which are designed to allow you to continue driving for up to 50 miles after a puncture occurs. They make a compelling case if safety and convenience are your ...

Not to ruin your day or anything, but you should know that there’s a very good chance that you’ll have a flat tire at some point in your life. Even if you drive like a saint and carefully avoid every ...