We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Getting a flat tire while you are driving can be a very dangerous and frightening experience. Over the years, three different technologies ...

For a tire to hold its inflation, a clean, smooth rim surface is essential. Environmental factors, salt, lubricants, water and other contaminants can cause damage to the rim’s surface area over time.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At best, experiencing a flat tire is an inconvenience. Whether you ...

Readers who are looking to come into the upcoming cyclocross season with a set of new tubular tires have hopefully already bought them months ago, and we have written an article explaining the reasons ...

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands—Arlanxeo, a global manufacturer of synthetic elastomers, developed a rubber compound that can be used in the future to seal tires. The solution for so-called self-sealing tires ...

The new Ford Explorer can be outfitted with a set of Michelin Selfseal tires. The tires can handle nail-and-screw-type punctures by using an embedded rubber compound to patch holes on the fly. The ...

Bicycle tire tubes need to stay firmly inflated against the inner surface of the tires themselves to ensure safe, rugged riding. But in the unlucky event of a puncture, that same pressure will only ...

There is a feeling of despair that comes with hearing one of your tires hissing away its breath under your 4x4. We’ve all been there. Whether it is a tree branch or a battery tie-down on the trail ...