Anyone who rides a bike would agree that flat or low-pressure tires are a drag. But why fiddle with a pump when the tire can inflate itself? San Francisco-based startup PumpTire has invented just such ...

When it comes to cars, nothing will keep you from reaching your destination like a flat tire. And if you have no idea how to inflate a tire, you’ll have to wait around for someone who does. Save time ...

A flat tire can ruin the joy and fun of your journey, especially if it happens in the middle of the road with no gas station in sight. Well, the frustration is obvious, but many car owners still leave ...

Will this technology ever come to bike tires? Until it does, we’ll still need this bike repair vending machine. A sensor in its sidewall watches the pressure and, when it drops too low, opens an air ...

This story appears in the April 11 print edition of Equipment & Maintenance Update, a supplement to Transport Topics. Safety guidelines for inflating truck tires have been in place for decades, but ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While most drivers aren't spending on sets of the most expensive tires in the world, motorists still want to get their money's worth from ...

We all know the consequences of driving on under-inflated tires: faster wear, increased potential for popping, and decreased gas milage. About half of all commercial vehicle breakdowns result from ...