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. See All 11 Photos You can now pull out the object that has ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. We’ve all had that tire that constantly needs air. It’s time to stop ...

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 ...

Plugging and patching a tire leak should never be your first option for repair, but if you're going to do it, we can help make sure you're pointed in the right direction. Here's a list of everything ...

I have described how to plug a tire in past articles, but I got an email from a member of the Sand Rock Ridge riders that made me want to spend some time to be more specific. In the message, the ...

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 ...

We’ve all seen a bushel of articles on repairing a tire puncture: clean out the puncture, plug it (with maybe more than one plug), and then fill it back up with air. However, what if you damage or ...

Question: What is the best way to repair a punctured tire? With a plug or a patch from within? — George Answer: The best way to repair a punctured tire is to use a plug to seal the hole and a patch ...

We’ve left plugs in tires for thousands of miles without any issues, but you do whatever you’re comfortable with. Let’s look at some of the best motorcycle tire repair kits on offer these days. Check ...

Fixing a flat tire is never fun, but you can make the experience even worse than usual by not keeping the right tools on hand to tackle the task. Obviously, investing in a top-notch car jack — or, ...

WASHINGTON (April 6, 2011) — The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) is offering its industry guidelines for passenger and light truck tire repair in a free downloadable format from its website.