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 ...

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, ...

For a tire to hold its inflation, a clean, smooth rim surface is essential. Environmental factors, salt, lubricants, water and other contaminants can cause damage to the rim’s surface area over time.

Q: I have a Ford Flex with relatively new Firestone tires. Ever since I purchased them, I need to add air about once a week. The old tires were on the car for 49,000 miles. Other than during oil ...

Q: One tire on my Yukon has a slow leak. Or so I thought, until I just replaced the tire because I got tired of filling it every week. Now the new tire leaks. The guy at the gas station wants to put ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Getting a flat tire while you are driving can be a very dangerous and frightening experience. Over the years, three different technologies ...