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.

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.

We carry a Safety Seal plug kit with self-vulcanizing plugs that bond to the tire. Start by centering the plug in the needle and applying some of the included lube to make the process easier.

You've had a flat, and now you're trying to fix it for the long term. Tire plugs are cheap, and they're not hard to install. But how well do they last?

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?

Every driver's nightmare: a flat tire. This unwelcome surprise can be especially troublesome on highways or remote roads, where accessing a repair shop can be challenging. Insert the tire plug kit ...

If you have less than 50 percent of your tread remaining, or if your tires are more than 3 years old, you should either patch/plug or consider just buying new tires.