When it comes to the cost of patching a tire, size and location of the puncture are important factors, but there's a lot more to know.

If you've been driving long enough, getting a flat tire is pretty much as certain as taxes, given that millions of flats happen in the U.S. every year. If you’re one of the lucky few who reach the end ...

If you drive a newer car, you may have noticed something missing when you bought it: A spare tire. Nearly half of all new vehicles no longer come with spare tires and car jacks, as many automakers ...

In some cases, the best way to figure out what's wrong with your car is to look at your tires. But you need to know which wear patterns to watch out for.