Charlen holds a BA Languages & Culture degree and has over a decade of experience in automotive journalism. His work experience includes stints at CAR Mag and News24 Motoring. Charlen didn't grow up ...

If you've got a puncture in your tire, you may look to plug the hole so you can get back on the road without a new tire, but how long will it last?

Whenever talking about tires, you must have come across the term contact patch. It is a really important component of any tire. A tire contact patch is essentially the section of the tire that makes ...

The first, and most crucial step in any tire repair process is to completely remove any foreign material from the damaged area. Photos: Jim Park The flat tire is arguably motoring’s oldest nemesis.