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.
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 ...
Don’t scrap tires prematurely; modern repairs are safe and highly effective. If industry guidelines are followed, there's no ...
I am fortunate that my business is located on a major thoroughfare, which most of the time leads to a steady stream of potential new customers. Often, the ask involves inflating their tires or ...
Since there have been trucks and truck drivers, there has been an abundance of "old driver's tales" and "myths" floating around the trucking industry. A few of my favorites are: Thumping a tire can ...
A Chevy Equinox EV’s self-sealing tire prevented air loss after a bolt puncture, but the sealant complicated standard repair ...
When you invest in a set of tubular tires, you pray they never flat. Because let’s face it, repairing tubulars is a whole lot of trouble. However, while it’s tempting to just chuck flatted tubulars, ...
Tire punctures can happen to anyone, and that's when the spare tire comes into play. What is this 50-50 rule that applies to ...
In a rush and find your tires have gone flat? Searching for a repair shop can prove to be a challenging task, and the tire repair bill can easily run up to three digits. If you are looking to save ...