Patch holes in tires yourself!
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Patch holes in tires yourself!
This is probably the easiest thing I have ever done. I think my 6 year old son could do. I had a screw in one of my new tires and this fixed it. Takes about 10 minutes. Pull wheel, pull out screw or item, and take tool and punch it in and out a couple of times to clean the hole out. Then you take the other tool, run the plug threw it, and punch it in and out. Piece of cake. Obviously you have to take the wheel off to do this. A good trick to small holes, is to get a bucket of soapy water and use a sponge. Rub if over the tire with the air filled up and it will find it. These kits are like $5 at advance. Here's a similar one:
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
One of the downfalls of those types of kits is the tool. I worked at a tire repair station years ago and we used a better more commercial use tool for plugging tires and good thing too. Those tools that come in that kit easily bend or break and the end or you can't get a good grip on it. Also, with plugging, you have to ream out the hole a bit which makes the hole larger and then hope the plug don't leak. I myself, hate plugging tires and would much rather have it taken off and patched from the inside. However, sometimes a plug is warrented.
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I only use my heavy duty tire plug kit when I tear up a tire on the trail. Plugs are not very reliable, and not the best method of repair.
I use this:
Off Road 4x4 Kit
But only as a method of temporary repair. I then take the tire and wheel to have it broken down and patched.
I have never removed a tire / wheel to plug a tire.
I use this:
Off Road 4x4 Kit
But only as a method of temporary repair. I then take the tire and wheel to have it broken down and patched.
I have never removed a tire / wheel to plug a tire.
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From: Lockport, NY
They work great in a pinch but like buck said, if you are going to use one a lot, buy a good kit, that tire sealent in the can works well too, unless you are the unlucky ******* that gets to break that tire down without knowing it is in there, it can get messy
(Yes Buck, I too have been a Tire Buster )
(Yes Buck, I too have been a Tire Buster )
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Winter always makes the leak worse with the cold. I've had many tires plugged and had the tires last a long time. It all depends on how bad the hole is.
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From: Alvarado, TX
I carry plug kits in my KW's for emergencys. I even plugged a sidewall sucessfully on a big truck tire once but I always patch the inside asap. Some truckers carry an assortment of sheet metal screws instead because they don't require special tools, and you don't have to make the hole any bigger. Just screw one in that fits snug.
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Cool thread. :)
Who else has a bead-breaker and fixes their own flats by rolling on a patch? :)
Also who mounts and balances their own tires instead of paying to have it done? :)
What I'd like to get my hands on is tire-patch-glue in an aerosol-can, so it
won't go bad on me so dangged quick. Anybody got any ideas on that one?
Guys that fix their own flats know this...
It's good exercise. ;)
It's quicker than taking it in.
You don't have to explain where you want it. ;)
There's no such thing as "free" flat fixing service.
It's cheaper to do it yourself.
A plug in a tire's tread needs to be cut-off really short on the outside.
When the neighbors find out you fix flats they are nicer to you. ;)
(same goes when they find out you fix A/C too)
It's kinda fun when making the tire-beads seat using starting fluid. ;)
Alvin carries two spares in AZ
Who else has a bead-breaker and fixes their own flats by rolling on a patch? :)
Also who mounts and balances their own tires instead of paying to have it done? :)
What I'd like to get my hands on is tire-patch-glue in an aerosol-can, so it
won't go bad on me so dangged quick. Anybody got any ideas on that one?
Guys that fix their own flats know this...
It's good exercise. ;)
It's quicker than taking it in.
You don't have to explain where you want it. ;)
There's no such thing as "free" flat fixing service.
It's cheaper to do it yourself.
A plug in a tire's tread needs to be cut-off really short on the outside.
When the neighbors find out you fix flats they are nicer to you. ;)
(same goes when they find out you fix A/C too)
It's kinda fun when making the tire-beads seat using starting fluid. ;)
Alvin carries two spares in AZ
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From: Kansas
I store mine upside down (and obviously make sure the cap is tight).