No spare tyre? We explain the different types of puncture repair kit and how to use them, so that you don't get stranded on the side of the road ...

Tire repair on the trail or on the highway can be, well, can be a pain in the ass. It’s especially so if you don’t have the right equipment. Having the right tools with you at all times is the key.

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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 ...

Tubeless tyres have changed the way we look at punctures and the way we fix them. For the most part, they don’t leak out air instantly and it can take a long time to completely go flat. If you are ...

One of the annoying things about being a car owner is that, no matter how good and careful of a driver you are, it's still completely possible for your car to get damaged. For example, even if you're ...

Don't call a recovery service yet: here's how to change a car tyre safely and get back on the road in as little as 15 minutes ...