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. You can now pull out the object that has created the leak.

Dear Tom and Ray: Whenever I find a pesky nail in my tire, I take it to a service station or tire store and have them "plug" it. A friend of mine told me I should have an internal "patch" installed ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Whether you experience it in a garage, driveway, or car park, seeing a flat tire always feels the same. There’s a brief glimmer of hope when you think it’s not that bad, and maybe some air has just ...

The flat tire is arguably motoring’s oldest nemesis. Check out any film or photography from the early Automotive Age, and sooner, rather than later, somebody is going to roll their sleeves up and get ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending how old your car is, it is likely that it came with all of the tools you need to remove and replace your tire. Many modern cars, ...

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 ...

Nails, screws, and glass—there’s lots of stuff lurking on the street just waiting to stab a hole in your tire and send you scurrying for the breakdown lane. If you’re well prepared, however, “catching ...