The rim is the outer edge of a wheel that holds the tire. The condition of the rim directly impacts how well a tire will hold its inflation. For the bead to form an air-tight seal properly, a clean, ...

CR explains why tire sealant kits are becoming more common and shares tips on how to prepare for a flat tireSpare tires are ...

The tires can handle nail-and-screw-type punctures by using an embedded rubber compound to patch holes on the fly.

Tubeless tires are the norm for most off-road disciplines now after decades of refinement. The big advantage is fewer flat tires and low rolling resistance. The former is from the reduction of pinch ...

Some vehicles left the factory with runflat tires, and they usually need to be replaced with other runflats because the vehicles do not have room for the conventional spare tire. In the meantime, tire ...

Subaru has built their brand name on the quality of their vehicles. However, fewer and fewer of their models are coming with ...

FARNHAM, Quebec — Martins Industries Inc., a supplier of tire equipment and supplies, has acquired Safety Seal, a supplier of tire repair tools and solutions. Fargo, N.D.-based Safety Seal was founded ...

Q I own a 1999 Mazda Protegé that has alloy wheels. The car has Cooper tires that were installed in February 2004 and still have some tread life remaining. This winter, air has leaked from the two ...

With more and more carmakers fitting their products with alloy wheels, more consumers are finding out the hard way how fragile these rims can be compared to traditional steel. And they’re not popular ...