Linda Cate

Most dirt bikes use inner tubes, but some dual-sport and converted setups run tubeless when the rim and tire allow it. If you’re checking before ordering rubber, packing spares, or fixing a flat in the garage, the safe default is this: most pure dirt bikes still run tubes. That goes for plenty of motocross bikes, […]

Lower the cable winch, tip the wheel, and slide it out; if it sticks, dirt, rust, or a jammed safety latch is usually why. An underbody spare tire seems simple until you need it on the shoulder, in the rain, with a crank rod that won’t bite. The good news is that most setups work

Tire pressure drops about 1 psi for every 10°F fall in air temperature, then rises by a similar amount as the tire warms. A tire can look fine and still be off by enough pressure to change how your car rides, steers, and wears its tread. That’s why temperature catches so many drivers off guard.

A NASCAR Cup race usually gives a team about 8 to 13 tire sets, with track wear and pit timing shaping the final count. If you want one fixed number, you won’t get one. NASCAR teams receive a tire allotment for each Cup race weekend, and the race share of that allotment changes by track.

Correct PSI on a Can-Am depends on the model, tires, and load, so the right number is the one on the vehicle label or operator’s guide. If you’re trying to set your Can-Am tire pressure, don’t guess and don’t borrow a number from a different machine. BRP does not use one universal PSI across the

Fresh black streaks on asphalt usually come off with dish soap, warm water, a nylon brush, and a mild degreaser for stubborn spots. Tire marks on asphalt look worse than they often are. In many cases, you’re dealing with rubber and road grime sitting on the top layer, not permanent damage baked into the pavement.

Most temporary spare tires should stay at 50 mph or less, while a matching full-size spare may handle normal road speed if your manual allows it. A spare tire buys you time. It does not restore the car to normal. That’s the split that catches a lot of drivers, especially when the flat happens on

The right tire rotation swaps each tire by drive layout and tread type so wear stays even and handling stays steady. Tire rotation sounds simple until you get under the car and realize there isn’t one pattern that fits every setup. A front-wheel-drive sedan, a rear-wheel-drive truck, and an all-wheel-drive crossover can all need a

Yes, aerosol sealant can patch some tubeless mower tires for a while, but cuts, tubes, and bad beads still need a real repair. A flat mower tire can ruin a work session in a hurry. You roll the mower out, spot that squashed sidewall, and start eyeing the yellow can on the shelf. That move

Most cars need their tires rotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, or sooner if uneven tread wear, pulling, or vibration shows up. Tire rotation can feel easy to delay. The car still rolls, the tread still looks decent from a few feet away, and nothing seems urgent. Then one pair of tires wears down far