I go through a lot of used tires. To save money and add convenience, I manually dismount and mount the tires myself, using only a GM lug wrench (one end has pointed tip). This inevitably damages spots ...

It seems tire care is a never-ending chore, but it can be made easier. The right tools for the job can both lessen the drudgery of the task and improve the accuracy of the work. Some tools make the ...

I go through a lot of used tires. To save money and add convenience, I manually dismount and mount the tires myself, using only a GM lug wrench (one end has pointed tip). This inevitably damages spots ...

The right wheel and tire combo will make or break the look of your truck. The right stance will do the same. It will also make the driving experience better when your tires are not rubbing your ...

TOM: There is a tire-mounting tool you can buy for less than 50 bucks. It's called a visit to your local gas station, where you ask them to mount and balance the tires for you. RAY: Actually, you ...

Q: I go through a lot of used tires. To save money and add convenience, I manually dismount and mount the tires myself, using only a GM lug wrench (one end has pointed tip). This inevitably damages ...

Replacing a tire — as in, removing the tire from the wheel and replacing it with a new one — is a fairly labor-intensive task. Even in a professional shop with tire machines, the process requires an ...

In my previous review of the No-Mar tire changer I mentioned that motorcycle owners can save money by changing their own tires. Most people wouldn’t even think of changing the tires on their car, but ...

I go through a lot of used tires. To save money and add convenience, I manually dismount and mount the tires myself, using only a GM lug wrench (one end has pointed tip). This inevitably damages spots ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I go through a lot of used tires. To save money and add convenience, I manually dismount and mount the tires myself, using only a GM lug wrench (one end has pointed tip). This ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I woke up screaming the other night, as I'd dreamed I had just pumped five gallons of diesel fuel into my Prius. Back in the '50s, I heard on the radio (maybe it was your grandfather ...