A blowout is one of the hazards of driving, and every motorist needs to be prepared to change a tire. We asked Jason Banys of Goodyear what essential tools you ned to be ready for an emergency, and ...

So I'm in the market for a torque wrench. Primary use: tire lug nuts. Craftsman had some sales recently, but the handles were plastic. Fuck that. I did see that Harbor Freight had torque wrenches, but ...

A flat tire can happen at any time, so it's best to familiarize yourself with the tools and process before you find yourself under pressure.

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I tried removing the lug-nuts on my 2008 Toyota Corolla using a 20-volt Craftsman impact driver with a 21mm black socket. Is 21mm the correct size for ...

I over-tightened a lug nut on an alloy wheel. It seems to have pushed right through the alloy and is up against the metal on the other side. Is there a fix for this? The rest of the lug nuts are OK. — ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? This is how I knew I needed to learn how to use a torque wrench: It was Christmas Eve ...