Using a plug, you can fix a tire almost anywhere, and having the tools and knowledge to plug a tire can save your bacon as it did ours.

I have described how to plug a tire in past articles, but I got an email from a member of the Sand Rock Ridge riders that made me want to spend some time to be more specific. In the message, the ...

If the hole is on the shoulder or sidewall, using a tire plug kit is not the answer. Before inserting the plug, make sure the hole isn’t too big for the plug to fill it.

If you've got a flat tire, you can fix it up with a tire plug or patch. Despite the similar names and concepts, they are not ...

What Is a Tire Plug? A tire plug is a sticky, flexible piece of rubber that plugs the hole in the tire. It's the old-school method for fixing a flat tire and works best on small punctures.

Attach the repair plug to the T-handle insert tool and insert the plug into the hole. Gently pull the T-handle tool back out and trim down any excess repair plug sticking out of the tire with a knife.

A flat tire can be a ruinous event, but if you're lucky enough to have just a small puncture, this cheap kit from Harbor ...

Tubeless tires have become pretty much standard on higher-end mountain bikes, thanks partly to the fact that they're able to self-seal small punctures. When it comes to larger holes, however, they ...

We've heard about a number of uses for recycled carbon fiber, ranging from water-draining concrete to lightweight surfboards. Now, the stuff has been utilized in what is claimed to be a better ...