When one of your tires goes flat, your first order of business should be to steer to a safe location for changing it. Because driving more than a short distance can destroy a tire and damage the wheel ...

The first task in changing a flat is to remove the wheel cover or hubcap on the injured tire. The following steps tell you how: 1. If your car has a standard wheel cover or hubcap, use a screwdriver ...

Unfortunately, there’s no single answer to the question of when to replace tires. Keeping a record of the last time you changed your tires can be a good indicator, though few people do. There are also ...

The secret isn’t a new tool—it’s a routine. Run this drill now so your next roadside repair is quick, calm, and clean.

EAGLE COUNTY – I would like to talk about to auto safety while traveling long distances. This includes driving from Vail to Denver and Grand Junction. In the context of highway driving, you are in a ...

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If you've ever tried mowing the lawn and found your mower wobbling like a suitcase with a broken wheel, you know something's up. Most people assume it's the engine acting up, but more often than not, ...

Low tire tread depth can be a safety issue. When the road is wet, low tread depth can cause the tire to hydroplane, or skim across the surface of the water, which can make you lose control. You also ...

Modern cars and trucks are more reliable than ever, but almost impossible for the average person to fix when something goes wrong. Except for one thing: a flat tire. Wheels and tires have changed over ...