How to Plug a Leaking Tire - Screws, Nails, and more..

Finding a repair shop to fix your tire can be difficult, especially if your tire has a puncture near the sidewall. This was exactly my case, and the only option remaining was to do it myself. Today we repair and fix a punctured/leaking tire.

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[philipjc]

I have the exact same tire on my Porsche Boxster s. Picked up a screw in my Developement where they are still building houses. It was a slow leak and fortunately it showed up on my dash as low air in tire, down 4 lbs when I noticed it . I was able to drive to a tire shop and they plugged it. Just about the same location as yours, probably considered a sidewall. The plug is holding, going on 4 weeks now. There is too much tread left on this tire to discard it. If you think about it, if I was to replace it today, tomorrow I could pick up another nail. So I will leave it in, driving with a patch kit from now on. Since there are no spare tires in Porsches, it’s a good safety measure. Stil holding after 6 weeks.

[panzerabwerkanone]

Good for you buying the better tire plug kit. The rubber cement is not there just to plug the hole but to vulcanize the rubber of the tire and the plug making for a stronger repair. People give these plugs a bad rep but they are perfectly serviceable in the right situations that you have pointed out.

[stevelora]

I has industrial staple same location. As a novice, Walmart put a new tire on, would not patch it. I kept the tire with staple bc it was like new. Glad I did. Fixed it. Now put on rim for spare or inspection

[Official_ClarkGaming]

This is due to DOT regulations no shop is allowed to do that. But this is a great video to show how people can do self repair.

[BLACKLAGOON]

Nice job, and very informational! Thank you 🙏🏾

[jeffdeluca]

Good info! I saw another vid the guy ran it for 42000 after plugging same spot. I always err on the side of caution but it does make you wonder.

[touringusa]

Very helpful well organized straight forward video. You made several disclaimers about the risks of a repair that close to the sidewall. Thanks for posting it.

[greogesnote]

Thanks. Great video. Looks like a viable temporary solution to get you back on the road until you get either get a more permanent and safe fix or get a replacement tire. How many miles did you drive with the plugs in those tires and did they loose any air in the meantime?

[udabotelhosinkstidwell]

How is it possible that a nail or screw laying on the ground sideways could gets stuck in a tire, especially the side of a tire, most flats are not from nails or screws sticking straight up, i have looked for videos on this subject and have been unable to find out theories on this subject, thanks for your time, safe travels to you and your people, thanks for your time,

[blackericdenice]

I would try and plug it myself before buying a new tire. I did plug one like that. As long as I didn’t park the car when the plug was on the ground. It would not leak. I drove it like that until the tire wore out.

[Nailgunskater]

I repaired one like that. It doesn't show a leak while sitting. However, as I drive it, it leaks down slowly. Tire place won't touch it. Not sure why they couldn't put a tube in it. Probably will end up with a new tire. I've never had trouble with a plug in the middle/flat part of the tire.

[ooremy]

Some kits say to twist the plug several times, once inside the tire, to create a ball; then pull the tool out.

[brian_youtube]

Nice video. All issues with what you did aside, you did an emergency repair with intent to do right after. I don't intentionally twist on the plug insertion process, personal preference, I prefer liberal use of vulcanizing compound on the plug. The "drill bit" is a reamer. I also do not care about air in the tire. I will let it drain and do the plug right, then just fill it up again. Repairs like this are already sketchy, I will take my time. I takes no more than 20-30 second to inflate.

[mrphucyoo]

Where were you driving? In a screw factory? How did you manage 5 screws in one go!!! Lol! Magnetic tyres!

[JerseyFan]

I really hope I can fix mine as easy, Ive heard the same thing about the sidewall problem...my tire is screwed in the same spot, the kids at my local gas station says he'll plug, but I know if it was a tire place like Mr tire, no way would they fix it.. Wish me luck

[thegoldenland]

Hello, My tire puncture is the same location. How many miles did it hold ?

[jnexplorationuk]

There is a very good reason why they won’t repair it in the side wall of the tire there are small cords that hold the structure of the tire if they are damaged the tire could bulge and blow out if you get an old tire and cut through the side you will see the chords And that type of repair is for temporary use only please get professionals to fix your tires

[pepemod]

Yeah: Karma. 20 years nada. 2022 3 screws in 3 different tires. Plug Kit helped. I check air pressure every week. OK.

[patricklam]

I have a nail on shoulder that is more close to the middle. Pepboy told me not repairable. Does ur tire still hold well?

[MrJamesgrate]

Very good tutorial video on how to plug a tire. How did you make out with the tire that has (3) screws in it, did you replace it or plugged it like you did in the video?