A flat tire (tyre) without a spare feels like the end of the road, yet it is usually a manageable problem if the puncture is in the tread and the tire carcass is still sound. The goal is not a ...

To check tyre tread properly, use the 20p coin test (or a penny if you’re in the US): insert the coin into the main tread groove; if the outer band is visible, the tread is below the 1.6mm legal limit ...

Tubeless systems use sealant within the tyre, and an airtight seal between the rim and the tyre instead of an inner tube.

Motorists in Oxfordshire are being warned of a common issue that causes one in five motorway breakdowns.