Tire Plug Puncture Repair Kit - How Does it Work ?

How does a tire plug kit work?. This demonstration shows how the kit works using views from inside a cutaway tire. This type of kit is designed for tubeless tires and should only be used as a temporary repair until you get to a tire shop and have it patched from the inside. For people commenting and saying I shouldn't use a lubricant, it actually comes with this particular kit. Not all repair kits use rubber cement. I used everything that came with this kit as per the instructions. I am only demonstrating how the kit works and showing what happens inside the tire as you plug it. Also, the tire used in the video was not new, it was at least 12 years old and not roadworthy. I am not endorsing or recommending the use of this type of kit as a replacement for a professional or permanent tire repair. If you find this video helpful, please subscribe to my channel.

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[catalicos]

The strip worked great, but now I cannot inflate the tire because of that huge cutout on the side. I don't recommend following that step.

[vinceblanchard]

I’ve repaired at least 30 tire punctures using the rope plugs over the last 4 decades and have never had a single failure.

[ericl.winter]

40 years ago, I worked at General tire. I did many flat tire repairs back then. The patch plugs were the best for repairing a puncture. But, that required actually removing the tire, and working from the inside. I found those to be the most effective way to really seal a puncture. The plug repair, working from the outside, was the next best and quick, and effective method. However, when we would shove the plug in, we coated it with a rubber cement type of glue. That to me is better than just lubing it. Just my opinion from my experience.

[JacobWinkle]

One thing to remember. Know the angle of the nail or screw. If it went in at an angle but you ream it out going at a 90 degree angle. You cause more damage. Outside of that, great video. People give tire plugs a bad rap but they work great, especially if you off-road or work construction.

[mrtopcat]

As long as it is done correctly, these things can outlast the tire. I drove for over 22 years and over 1.5 million miles for a very large fleet. Most of us used to get about 2x flats per year on average and those that were repairable were plugged by the fleet's mechanics. I can't recall any of us ever having a problem with the repair thereafter.

[ralphb.]

I always carry one of these kits in my car. It's saved me more than once over the years.

[serega]

I use these plug repairs for 12 years in my transportation company. Saved thousands of dollars on tires. I even repaired small cuts by filling it with two plug next to each other.

[Billbobaker]

I've always used contact cement for a lubricant and that makes the seal even better.

[nervepain]

tire plugs have saved me several times out in the desert. small, portable compressor and plug kit are must have in tool kit.

[axminsterz]

I always use rubber cement, I suppose it acts like a lube til it drys

[garyedwards]

Great inside view. seeing how it actually works is confident to use. 👍

[dan]

I've used thousands of plug patches since the early 1970s. Never a single failure. Tire companies hate this and swear they don't work.
They work better than any other repair method.

[KA-pqyz]

It’s was a new tire !😭. Thanks for your video. Very good 👍

[Mike-hbpc]

That was pretty cool seeing how it works from the backside! Cool video, thanks.

[darksoul]

Lets appreciate this man's commitment. He did took a good tire to make this video.👍🏻

[Andy-imkj]

Everyone should have a tire patch kit in their cars as well as a portable tire pump, a battery jumper and cables, a good jack, a spare tire, water, emergency food and a charger to call for help.

Also people should touch up on their skills in case of an emergency like getting a flat tire. 👍

[drsaldc]

great video. some videos say to push the entire plug into tire and then pull out. going in 3/4 like you did makes more sense, great cut away demonstration. thanks

[alienlatino]

A quick tip; when you insert the spike into the hole to prep it up and sand it, nail holes are hard to penetrate and you need the strength of a 250-lbs man, heat up the tip of the spike with a torch or lighter and it will go through the tire like a hot knife through butter, save you lots of work.

[adhninzul]

Thank you for showing us how to repair flat tires. Now I understand how it works.