Step-by-step instructions about how to use the GM tire inflator kit and sealant, which is being included in an increasing amount of GM cars.

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.

Instead consider learning to use a tire repair kit —the $6 you spend on the kit will quickly be recouped the first time it saves you from having to replace a tire or walk home.

Plugs should only be used when the hole is around the center of the tire. If the hole is on the shoulder or sidewall, using a tire plug kit is not the answer.

The tire kit we tested is from Grit Performance. We chose this kit because it features all-metal tools and a significant supply of spare parts and pieces to repair many types of flats.

Tire plug kits, such as the ARB Speedy Seal kit you see here, are widely available in the aftermarket, as well as the local auto parts store.

A tire plug kit, which includes a plug, insertion tool, and reamer, can be a lifesaver in case of an emergency and is easier to execute if you’re in a tough situation.

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In this video from the MC Garage , Senior Road Test Editor Ari Henning will describe the types of punctures that can be repaired with a plug kit and show you how to get that tire fixed and get ...