56 years old and this is the first time I fixed my own flat lol. I watched your video and repaired my tire like a pro. Thank you very much for the easy to follow video
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I spent an entire day trying to find someone to fix mg tire. Everybody wanted to act ignorant as hell so i ended up here at 10:30pm, sitiing in my living room plugging my own tire. Thank you so much for the tutorial!
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One suggestion for the rubber cement compound, I put a liberal amount on the whole strip just before inserting into the tire. This helps bond the folded section to itself and where it contacts the hole of tire. Doesn’t hurt to apply some to the plug as shown in the video, but most of what you apply there is going wear off in a short amount of miles driving on it.
This video just saved a Cab Driver! His company has no roadside assistance! So I helped him try to replace the tire. One lugnut was rusted. Luckily he had this kit and a mini tire air machine! We watched this video and 30 min later he drove off! Dirty and tired, but safe! Thank you!!
My dad taught me this a few years ago when I ran over a screw! It's been invaluable to know, and I recently sent this video to a friend because their tire has been leaking air hardcore!
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Worked perfectly. I added some of the tips mentioned in the comments such as using a small drill bit for a tiny puncture so the reamer could penetrate, and using the supplied cement glue on the inserter to make it easier to insert. Tires are doing great now. Thank you!
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@@raulakh123 they will last forever. Tire shops are using this "old" method again due to tires/rims having tire pressure monitoring systems on them - taking tire off there is a risk on some to ruin the TPMS sensor
@@adamglockl - and they still charge the same price for a flat repair whether it’s a plug or tire removal - go figure!🙄 That’s why I started just doing it myself
Thanks for the vid. I had heard it was easy to do but never needed it until this weekend. It was kind of tough getting the reaming tool through the tire. I ended up drilling a larger hole with my drill. It could have just been where the hole was located in the tread. But all in all an easy fix to all those wondering. Thanks again.
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Hey there! I found a nail in my tire and thought I was going to have to replace the whole thing because the air was leaking out. Found this video and you have helped me save a bunch of money. Thanks for the info! Keep up the great content!
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As long as it’s not on the sidewall you can patch almost any tire unless it’s completely destroyed. Most shops won’t patch it outside of the center for “liability reasons” but you can still do it yourself. Most people go awhile with these plugs in their tires
Thanks, just did my first one and this gave me the added confidence to do it! I will add that you should probably put the rubber cement on the entire plug before you push it in to the hole like one of the other commenters had mentioned.
Thank you so much for the video! I was on the highway and got a puncture in my tire. 😱 I was able to get off the next exit and I actually temporarily plugged it with a little piece of rubber that I found in my car and some Gorilla glue. It actually held all the way home and was still holding the next morning when I was able to get a real plug!🔌🚙
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I used this product a few weeks ago without removing the tire. I jacked up the vehicle and followed the instructions and let the glue dry for a few hours before refilling the tire and removing the jack. Put on about 500 kms and so far so good!
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Before you ream the hole, you want to find the direction of the injury so that your not actually making it worse by forcing the reamer through uninjured tire. Follow the channel of the hole. For example, if the hole is 45° you don't want to force the reamer through at 90° because you'll be compounding wound channels and making it even worse. Coat the plug material with the rubber cement just before inserting it into the tire. It'll act as a lubricant and make insertion much easier while providing for a better plug. By the appearance of the ozone bead cracking, this tire should be replaced anyway.
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Yeah I just think I did this and definitely made it worse rookie thought I would figure it out nope bought some cheap ass gas station plug and now I'ma have to run to tire shop in morning.
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5/3/2021: I just followed your method, modified, and so far (drove 30 mph on bumpy road for 2 miles), checking air pressure, and soap-sudsing the plug for tell-tale bubbles, the repair to a leaking tire (losing 2lbs every 30 minutes) appears to hold. This was on the RR tire (2015 Civic LX). I jacked the car up, then rotated the tire until I saw a screw head. Marked the area. Then used emergency brake to hold the tire from moving, and started work. I used a phillips-screwdriver and pliers to remove the screw. The air came out. My difficulties: first, it took a big framing hammer to pound the reamer in, after which the reamer would go in an out OK with pushing and pulling by hand. I used Rubber Cement on both the plug material and on the end of the insertion tool. Then I couldn't get the damn plug in, even with pounding the insertion tool with the hammer, so I sliced another piece of insertion material down the middle and used half-a-thickness in the insertion tool; and THAT finally could be pounded in a couple inches. I just pulled it out like you're supposed to. We'll see if it holds. 5/9/21. The car has now been driven daily for 6 days, plus at least 60 mph, and no leakage from the tire. This is the second time I have successfully used a tire-plug kit to plug leaking tires, while the tire is still on the car.
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Good stuff. In addition to the comments about being quick with the plug and reamer, the Slime kit I got also came with some rubber cement. The plug is already super sticky, but the cement coating all over the plug can only help.
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YES. The enclosed Rubber Cement is to be applied to the Sealing Strip and around the hole before inserting the Strip into the tire -- Cement acts as a lubricant to help the Strip go in -- and as a sealer when the Strip is in place. Notice that the vehicle is in dire need of a Wheel Alignment. ;>(
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Thank you! Just what I needed to fix my truck tire. The local tire shop said were unable to repair it due to the thread tolerance. It’s not bad, will need tires before fall. So, I’m gonna give it a whirl 👍
If you use the sealant that came with while your pushing the plug in it will make it much easier, with practically no resistance and also the sealant will seal it from the inside as well. Thanks for the video and God bless
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Thanks for the video saved $267 when Firestone said it’s repairable but they wouldn’t repair it because of tread height (their BS policy) but they would gladly sell me 1 new tire for $267.00. Too bad I got my 2 rear ones (same tires) for $330.00 all in. That was from a dealership (the irony 🤣) Won’t go back to FS ever again.
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Also just left Firestone, they said the same thing but cuz the location of the hole {which was same as this video} they couldnt plug it. Liability reasons.
just done this so easy , was not expecting answer so thanks man not being big-headed saying it easy but bike been off road for 2 weeks cause of Xmas and nowhere open and was really dubious of trying this fix and thanks to video I just copied and thought wow its that quick and easy for a long time I paid to have this done at a massive inconvenience like the last 2 weeks have been so thanks again man
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One suggestion I would have is to NOT push the projectile(nail,screw etc) farther into the tire,but rather try to pull it out with a pair of needlenose pliers.. it could damage sensitive sensors or disrupt the balance of your wheel while you're on the highway. or even possibly re-puncture the tire somehow in another in another spot..its far fetched but possible
Just got this done at a local shop for $7 and wanted to see if this is actually how it’s done because it’s not something I’d expect lol. Appreciate the video I think I’ll just do it myself next time.
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@Peter Anagnostidis I plug my passenger car tires all the time. If it's in the shoulder it'll last 6 months and air will slowly leak out. Most tire shops won't do it for you, but, if you DIY it it'll get you down the road until you can get the tore replaced. In the center of the tire, the plugs are usually good for the life of the tire, or a few years. YMMV. I don't go mudding, so I can't say. You'll need to ask elsewhere.
I wasted several strips trying to force them through the tire. You need to inflate the tire to at least 10 psi or close to that so the tire gives you resistance when forcing the tool and strip in. I had an inflator in my garage and just put a peace of paper and my finger against the hole as I was filling up the tire with air. Once it got to about 10 psi, I quickly moved on to plug the tire. Went right in. Great video by the way.
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What I do too. Pull it out. Quickly shove it in and keep air in place. Tank her out and then plug it. Even will use rubber cement after. And then snip off any extra. Idk it's the way I was taught at the dealer years back. Just gotta hope you dont have too big of a hole because you will want to double plug it and know deep inside you shouldn't. Sidewall though, no hope. Wouldn't ever touch someones tire if the leak was even too close to it. Not worth the risk.
Had this done a few decades ago, works well. Had a nail just today and the shop wouldn't do it but sold the kits. The tire was under warranty anyway but the shop was so busy it took half a day for a 'proper' patch.
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Good video. My only two comments would be to try not to push whatever punctured your tire into the tire as it isn’t good to have debris bouncing around inside. Also pull quickly after the plug is inserted. Good video!
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His filming technique was okay. But his technical knowledge on plugging a tire was way off! He didn't even know the difference between plugging and patching a tire. 🙄
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A lot of people use a drill bit on a drill and it work great. And you need to pull out the screw not just push it in. Flat head screwdriver and a needle nose pliers. Should always be kept with the plug kit. When you buy a complete kit they actually come with a cheap pliers and screwdrivers. Never push the object into the tire.
I like to do this repair instead of removing the tire to repair it properly. Saves me a lot of time and money. I get nails near on the outer or edge of the tire and that's where tire shops will tell you they cannot repair the tire and require you to buy a new tire.
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It’s not. It’s his voice that was really quiet. I tuned the volume all the way up to hear him then when the ad came in after the video i had to scramble to lower the volume. MANNNN speak up.
A tip for those who struggle with inserting the plug- if you're having trouble putting it in place, a bit of dish soap (preferably Dawn dish soap) can fix that right away.
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The glue he mentions is a hardening compound but paint it on the plug this makes it slimy and easy to push in. The tool he used the clean the hole is called a reamer. 3-5 times all the way in and out is plenty.
Came across your vid today after I got a flat. I was freaking out at first as it is Sunday Eve and there was no tire shop available to fix my tire. Ran to Walmart and got a plug for my flat.
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I just got the same kit, my tool that holds the plug is almost closed at the end where yours looks to be like 3/16 of inch of a gap, or will it open up a little bit after I use it? Never used these before, thanks.
Most plugs are RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) and don't require rubber cement. However the rubber cement won't harm anything and does make the plug easier to push in.
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They told me that a plug won't work outside the lines. they said you have to patch it from the inside. So I had that done. It still leaks. So I'm using Fix A Flat to finish off the job. I saw so many use plugs. They must really work.
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Tire warranties won’t cover punctures near the sidewall. Tire companies are crooks when it comes to repair requirements. And most tire shops don’t know anything. Plugs always work if the hole isn’t huge.
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You never want to plug a hole bigger than 1/4 in or closer than an inch to the sidewall. This video is borderline in how close that hole is to the sidewall. If yours is closer than in this video I wouldn't try to plug it. A patch could be more suitable but for maximum safety get a new tire.
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A plug is a short term fix depending on the life tread left on the tire. If in correctly it molds to the tire eventually and speed isn't a factor. If your on the outside edge one inch or less an internal patch is recommended
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Great video 👍 I had plugs last 2 or 3 years probally more if didn’t need new tires. I Decided to do myself instead have a shop want 10 dollars or more and give me hard time or not do it bc close to sidewall. I had them close to sidewall with no issue as well.
@@rjlewis8346 true I see your point but like any repair they do can come back to them to be blamed that’s why you have insurance. One shop has my coolant reservoir tank cap loose and a coolant hose clamp loose it leaked. I also think shops want you to spend more money on new tires instead
@@fireman62truck You are wrong about them wanting to sell you a tyre……there is more profit to be made on repairing than replacing as more often than not, the mark-up on a new tyre is very small. As regards the “close to sidewall” repair-no reputable experienced tyre technician will do it as it’s close to the “flexing” part of the tyre-in other words, the shoulder that does all the hard work on cornering etc-this can cause a repair unit to fail. Also, if you are not removing the tyre to repair it, how can you tell that there is no run-flat damage to the inside of the wall of the tyre? This can occur when the tyre has been run in an under-inflated condition. The people on here who claim they’ve been doing this for years without incident, have been lucky.
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Some of those plug kits don't use cement. I used to work at a parts store, the more expensive ones are SUPER sticky and don't require any. The "self vulcanize" or so they claim...
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Okay, I looked again, and it's there. Before the video just jump cut over it. Must have been a glitch. My apologies. Thanks for the video. I've done it before, but was having trouble. I remember something about twisting it before you pull it out...
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Good video. Although, instructions on the Slime tire patch kit, said to rapidly remove the set tool to replace it from the tire and to separate it from the plug. You stated to slowly remove the tool. You also didn’t mention, after you plug the hole and fill it up to the proper psi, you use a bottle with water and soap and spray over the hole, if there is no bubbles the hole is repaired, if you see bubbles you need to reset the plug.
Freaking screws I just had to purchase a plug set from auto zone now I’m going to plug it but it being as it may I’d much rather not have to do it at al...quit putting screws in places people drive over them!!!!oh well there’s always karma it’ll go around the table to teach you!!!!! Hopefully...
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q s1 yeah I don’t know man. I haven’t had a puncture in about 3 years. I bought 4 brand new tyres yesterday and today I punctured 2 tyres... with only one spare tyre I had to call an Uber just to take them to be repaired. The driver didn’t want to take me as the wheels were covered in sut... I had to call a mobile tyre repair guy. £80 for 2 tyres to be repaired. The repair guy had me by the balls as I was working and this was preventing me from getting paid. All because someone dropped a bunch of screws.
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People don't know the different, and people will not search for "plugging a tire". So if you change the title, no one will ever find the video. People will search for "patching a tire" and this infomation will still be helpful to them.
I use dishsoap and water. If it's very small, you have to smear soapy water all over it and watch closely for bubbles coming off the surface. Or fill your tub with water and submerge the tire. Then watch for air bubbles coming out. If it's a tiny hole you might have to make it bigger just to get the plug in. Or you might be able to deflate the tire and use a syringe to inject rubber cement into the pinhole.
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56 years old and this is the first time I fixed my own flat lol. I watched your video and repaired my tire like a pro. Thank you very much for the easy to follow video
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first time for me also and I am 68, it wasn't easy getting the plug in that's for sure
I spent an entire day trying to find someone to fix mg tire. Everybody wanted to act ignorant as hell so i ended up here at 10:30pm, sitiing in my living room plugging my own tire. Thank you so much for the tutorial!
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1030 pm tweakin it hahah
How has the tire held up?
Adulting is hard huh
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One suggestion for the rubber cement compound, I put a liberal amount on the whole strip just before inserting into the tire. This helps bond the folded section to itself and where it contacts the hole of tire. Doesn’t hurt to apply some to the plug as shown in the video, but most of what you apply there is going wear off in a short amount of miles driving on it.
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I totally agree and that's what I do.
The person doing this video doesn't know the difference between a plug and a patch, so I wouldn't put much faith in anything they do or say!
So should I put some of that glue on the strip before putting it in the tire ?
@@ejercitodejehova6979 Yep. Slather the strip in glue.
This video just saved a Cab Driver! His company has no roadside assistance! So I helped him try to replace the tire. One lugnut was rusted. Luckily he had this kit and a mini tire air machine! We watched this video and 30 min later he drove off! Dirty and tired, but safe! Thank you!!
My dad taught me this a few years ago when I ran over a screw! It's been invaluable to know, and I recently sent this video to a friend because their tire has been leaking air hardcore!
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I'm always real careful to pick up any nails or screws that happen to fall on the ground anywhere. Especially where I'm driving.
I recently repair my tire using tire plugging. I would like know is safe to drive long distances
Worked perfectly. I added some of the tips mentioned in the comments such as using a small drill bit for a tiny puncture so the reamer could penetrate, and using the supplied cement glue on the inserter to make it easier to insert. Tires are doing great now. Thank you!
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I normally apply rubber cement on the strip patch for added seal and at the same time the cement acts as a lubricant during the insertion.
That's what she said.
How long you driven the tire after? just curious if they are reliable
@@raulakh123 they will last forever. Tire shops are using this "old" method again due to tires/rims having tire pressure monitoring systems on them - taking tire off there is a risk on some to ruin the TPMS sensor
@@arniepries6480 yeah if your a shitty mechanic 😂😂 there is a certain way to take the tire off when it has tpms...
@@adamglockl - and they still charge the same price for a flat repair whether it’s a plug or tire removal - go figure!🙄
That’s why I started just doing it myself
Thanks for the vid. I had heard it was easy to do but never needed it until this weekend. It was kind of tough getting the reaming tool through the tire. I ended up drilling a larger hole with my drill. It could have just been where the hole was located in the tread. But all in all an easy fix to all those wondering. Thanks again.
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Very detailed, quick to the point, no annoying music or lengthly unnecessary chatter.
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Hey there! I found a nail in my tire and thought I was going to have to replace the whole thing because the air was leaking out. Found this video and you have helped me save a bunch of money. Thanks for the info! Keep up the great content!
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Thanks for watching & sharing this, did you keep the nail as a souvenir?
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As long as it’s not on the sidewall you can patch almost any tire unless it’s completely destroyed. Most shops won’t patch it outside of the center for “liability reasons” but you can still do it yourself. Most people go awhile with these plugs in their tires
Thanks, just did my first one and this gave me the added confidence to do it! I will add that you should probably put the rubber cement on the entire plug before you push it in to the hole like one of the other commenters had mentioned.
Can I normallu drive once I plug the hola or do I need to patch it after?
@@stua7x878 No need, that sucker is sealed tight!
Thank you so much for the video! I was on the highway and got a puncture in my tire. 😱 I was able to get off the next exit and I actually temporarily plugged it with a little piece of rubber that I found in my car and some Gorilla glue. It actually held all the way home and was still holding the next morning when I was able to get a real plug!🔌🚙
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Wow lol impressive
Thank you I kept pulling out the patching tool fast and the whole thing would come out. And all I needed was patience 🙏
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I used this product a few weeks ago without removing the tire. I jacked up the vehicle and followed the instructions and let the glue dry for a few hours before refilling the tire and removing the jack.
Put on about 500 kms and so far so good!
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I’m so glad you made that comment because I was wondering if I could do that myself to save some time thank you and by the way good video
Awesome! I have over 15,000 miles with a patch in one of my tires. If you do it correctly you will have no issues down the road.
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It's basically what tire shops do
@@eugenedenny9119 yup
Before you ream the hole, you want to find the direction of the injury so that your not actually making it worse by forcing the reamer through uninjured tire. Follow the channel of the hole. For example, if the hole is 45° you don't want to force the reamer through at 90° because you'll be compounding wound channels and making it even worse. Coat the plug material with the rubber cement just before inserting it into the tire. It'll act as a lubricant and make insertion much easier while providing for a better plug. By the appearance of the ozone bead cracking, this tire should be replaced anyway.
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Yeah I just think I did this and definitely made it worse rookie thought I would figure it out nope bought some cheap ass gas station plug and now I'ma have to run to tire shop in morning.
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Thanks for sharing, can’t go wrong with a new tire. We just had to put a new set of tires on our Pacifica... we don’t remember tires ever being that expensive...but I guess they are...it was expensive...😳
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Just had to pay with my pride they plugged it up for me
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5/3/2021: I just followed your method, modified, and so far (drove 30 mph on bumpy road for 2 miles), checking air pressure, and soap-sudsing the plug for tell-tale bubbles, the repair to a leaking tire (losing 2lbs every 30 minutes) appears to hold. This was on the RR tire (2015 Civic LX). I jacked the car up, then rotated the tire until I saw a screw head. Marked the area. Then used emergency brake to hold the tire from moving, and started work. I used a phillips-screwdriver and pliers to remove the screw. The air came out. My difficulties: first, it took a big framing hammer to pound the reamer in, after which the reamer would go in an out OK with pushing and pulling by hand. I used Rubber Cement on both the plug material and on the end of the insertion tool. Then I couldn't get the damn plug in, even with pounding the insertion tool with the hammer, so I sliced another piece of insertion material down the middle and used half-a-thickness in the insertion tool; and THAT finally could be pounded in a couple inches. I just pulled it out like you're supposed to. We'll see if it holds. 5/9/21. The car has now been driven daily for 6 days, plus at least 60 mph, and no leakage from the tire. This is the second time I have successfully used a tire-plug kit to plug leaking tires, while the tire is still on the car.
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Thank you for the video. I just bought the same kit from Auto Zone, I have a nail in my tire. Saved me $$$ going to get it repaired. 🙂👍
Good stuff. In addition to the comments about being quick with the plug and reamer, the Slime kit I got also came with some rubber cement. The plug is already super sticky, but the cement coating all over the plug can only help.
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YES. The enclosed Rubber Cement is to be applied to the Sealing Strip and around the hole before inserting the Strip into the tire -- Cement acts as a lubricant to help the Strip go in -- and as a sealer when the Strip is in place.
Notice that the vehicle is in dire need of a Wheel Alignment. ;>(
Stay away from slime/fix a flat. It eats away at your TPMS sensor. Plug/patch is the way to go!
Just finished plugging my tire ! Awesome video. Thank you so much 💯
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I patched a tire a couple years ago when I first started driving but I forgot how. This video helped so much!
Thank you! Just what I needed to fix my truck tire. The local tire shop said were unable to repair it due to the thread tolerance. It’s not bad, will need tires before fall. So, I’m gonna give it a whirl 👍
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If you use the sealant that came with while your pushing the plug in it will make it much easier, with practically no resistance and also the sealant will seal it from the inside as well. Thanks for the video and God bless
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Thanks for the video saved $267 when Firestone said it’s repairable but they wouldn’t repair it because of tread height (their BS policy) but they would gladly sell me 1 new tire for $267.00. Too bad I got my 2 rear ones (same tires) for $330.00 all in. That was from a dealership (the irony 🤣) Won’t go back to FS ever again.
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Also just left Firestone, they said the same thing but cuz the location of the hole {which was same as this video} they couldnt plug it. Liability reasons.
just done this so easy , was not expecting answer so thanks man not being big-headed saying it easy but bike been off road for 2 weeks cause of Xmas and nowhere open and was really dubious of trying this fix and thanks to video I just copied and thought wow its that quick and easy for a long time I paid to have this done at a massive inconvenience like the last 2 weeks have been so thanks again man
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Brilliant video... you just added a few more miles onto my tires !!! Thanks, MB !!!
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Thanks man, figured it would be pretty easy. Seeing it done helped a lot.
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I've been doing this for 40 years. Never had a problem.
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Thanks man this is the comment I was looking for! I was wondering how reliable of a fix this is.
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You skipped over the hard part; Pushing the plug into the tire.
Spay or pour very soapy water on it to check for bubbles. ✔️
Facts.
One suggestion I would have is to NOT push the projectile(nail,screw etc) farther into the tire,but rather try to pull it out with a pair of needlenose pliers.. it could damage sensitive sensors or disrupt the balance of your wheel while you're on the highway. or even possibly re-puncture the tire somehow in another in another spot..its far fetched but possible
Just got this done at a local shop for $7 and wanted to see if this is actually how it’s done because it’s not something I’d expect lol. Appreciate the video I think I’ll just do it myself next time.
after having to wait hours to patch my tire, im getting one of these kits. i already know how to change a tire, now i can go a step further 😎
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Jezzzz your great. It very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏼
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Great video! Tx. But, hot damn! Them tires got Dry Rot! How much longer did they last?
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@Desmond Bagley you mean "tires"
@Peter Anagnostidis I plug my passenger car tires all the time. If it's in the shoulder it'll last 6 months and air will slowly leak out. Most tire shops won't do it for you, but, if you DIY it it'll get you down the road until you can get the tore replaced. In the center of the tire, the plugs are usually good for the life of the tire, or a few years. YMMV. I don't go mudding, so I can't say. You'll need to ask elsewhere.
Fantastic! Thank you very much for this informative video!
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What if you forgot to put on the rubber cement? Should i pull it out and start over or leave it there without it?
personally I try to remove the object first instead of just pushing it into the tire and having it roll around
Same
That's what I was thinking. Prying with a long thin nail and pulling with a pair of needle nose pliers would probably do the trick.
Good video! I think people should always snip the plug flush I have heard of them getting ripped out of a drive tire!
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I wasted several strips trying to force them through the tire. You need to inflate the tire to at least 10 psi or close to that so the tire gives you resistance when forcing the tool and strip in. I had an inflator in my garage and just put a peace of paper and my finger against the hole as I was filling up the tire with air. Once it got to about 10 psi, I quickly moved on to plug the tire. Went right in. Great video by the way.
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Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot, saving me 200 bucks for a new set of tyres for my motorcycle.
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Thanks for the video. Helped me a lot.
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You should never push the nail inside of the tire. Pull it out with pair of pliers
What I do too. Pull it out. Quickly shove it in and keep air in place. Tank her out and then plug it. Even will use rubber cement after. And then snip off any extra. Idk it's the way I was taught at the dealer years back. Just gotta hope you dont have too big of a hole because you will want to double plug it and know deep inside you shouldn't. Sidewall though, no hope. Wouldn't ever touch someones tire if the leak was even too close to it. Not worth the risk.
Who said it was a nail
Thank you for a good video!! Going to put it to use
Thank you so much! This is a lifesaver.
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Had this done a few decades ago, works well. Had a nail just today and the shop wouldn't do it but sold the kits. The tire was under warranty anyway but the shop was so busy it took half a day for a 'proper' patch.
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Good video. My only two comments would be to try not to push whatever punctured your tire into the tire as it isn’t good to have debris bouncing around inside. Also pull quickly after the plug is inserted. Good video!
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His filming technique was okay. But his technical knowledge on plugging a tire was way off!
He didn't even know the difference between plugging and patching a tire. 🙄
your a trooper
@@TF856So explain it don't insult a person with your silly emoji face he was thoughtful enough to try and help people your just a blow hard!
Great video, helped me fix my tyre on a public holiday.
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When using the reamer be sure not to twist it just strait in and strait
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Good tip! But, a strait is a narrow body of water, or a dire predicament. It's "straight" in and out.
@@scrapper666 lol...I saw too! Straight away!
A lot of people use a drill bit on a drill and it work great. And you need to pull out the screw not just push it in. Flat head screwdriver and a needle nose pliers. Should always be kept with the plug kit. When you buy a complete kit they actually come with a cheap pliers and screwdrivers. Never push the object into the tire.
We Are Anonymous just what I was taught in school due to the ability to move the belts in the tire may not be as relevant bow
I like to do this repair instead of removing the tire to repair it properly. Saves me a lot of time and money. I get nails near on the outer or edge of the tire and that's where tire shops will tell you they cannot repair the tire and require you to buy a new tire.
Is it still fine to repair there? I have a puncture close to the end of tread wondered if I shoukd try this
@@abimhhgrrcunzolebh1688 you can, if it's too close to the sidewall then the tire shouldn't be repaired and put a spare tire on instead
Thank you for empowering me, felt good being able to do this myself 🤗🤗🤗
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why is the intro so loud though...
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It’s not. It’s his voice that was really quiet. I tuned the volume all the way up to hear him then when the ad came in after the video i had to scramble to lower the volume.
MANNNN speak up.
Lmao hes intro sucks
A tip for those who struggle with inserting the plug- if you're having trouble putting it in place, a bit of dish soap (preferably Dawn dish soap) can fix that right away.
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Use vulcanizing rubber cement. it seals the hole. always use the right kinda lube.
You can simply use the glue that came with the kit, dab a little before inserting
The glue he mentions is a hardening compound but paint it on the plug this makes it slimy and easy to push in. The tool he used the clean the hole is called a reamer. 3-5 times all the way in and out is plenty.
@@johnjkizer6399 I used it for my first time putting one on ever and it definitely slid in nice and easy 😩
Came across your vid today after I got a flat. I was freaking out at first as it is Sunday Eve and there was no tire shop available to fix my tire. Ran to Walmart and got a plug for my flat.
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I just got the same kit, my tool that holds the plug is almost closed at the end where yours looks to be like 3/16 of inch of a gap, or will it open up a little bit after I use it? Never used these before, thanks.
Looks like I know what I'm doing on Sunday. Lol!
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Most plugs are RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) and don't require rubber cement. However the rubber cement won't harm anything and does make the plug easier to push in.
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Thanks for taking the time to put the video out. That was some very good information.
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I loved this video, it was perfect. I got the same tool and everything
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I love the sound of the rasping
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They told me that a plug won't work outside the lines. they said you have to patch it from the inside. So I had that done. It still leaks. So I'm using Fix A Flat to finish off the job. I saw so many use plugs. They must really work.
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Tire warranties won’t cover punctures near the sidewall. Tire companies are crooks when it comes to repair requirements. And most tire shops don’t know anything. Plugs always work if the hole isn’t huge.
Excellent tutorial.
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Hey mate like your video I thought the little container was
A lube to help get the strip in
U learn something new every day thanks mate
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I've used plugs before in my sidewalls. Works great....
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How can you tell when it's too near the wall to repair with a plug?
You never want to plug a hole bigger than 1/4 in or closer than an inch to the sidewall. This video is borderline in how close that hole is to the sidewall. If yours is closer than in this video I wouldn't try to plug it. A patch could be more suitable but for maximum safety get a new tire.
Ive seen this done a dozen times. It looks too easy. Going to try it. Thnx
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Very good DIY video! Well done 👏
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I've been at a tire shop for over an hour and there's been like 5 cars that have come through and got work done. Never again
i swear the local tire shops in my town are out at night dropping roofing nails and screws on the roads, i have had 3 different flats in one week
@@commiesnzombies I lived next to that tire shop and never had more flats lol. If I was in the glass business I'd keep a fresh supply of rocks
I just kept the tire on and patched it no problem.
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You saved my life man, thank you so much for this video!
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You would have died if it wasn't for this video?!?
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I tried before this video and failed, after the video it took 10 seconds and worked 🙏🏿
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Can you still drive like 90 on the freeway with a patch?
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I'll let you know. I'm about to plug mine
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Yes, I’d you did it correctly.
A plug is a short term fix depending on the life tread left on the tire. If in correctly it molds to the tire eventually and speed isn't a factor. If your on the outside edge one inch or less an internal patch is recommended
So nobody gonna talk about them cracked ashy tires huh haha good vid tho
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My tires were on crack they held up like any attic say 2 years. I put them on my boat trailer 7 years ago still holding up.
Great video 👍 I had plugs last 2 or 3 years probally more if didn’t need new tires. I Decided to do myself instead have a shop want 10 dollars or more and give me hard time or not do it bc close to sidewall. I had them close to sidewall with no issue as well.
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The reason being is that it’s close to the sidewall. If it blows out or doesn’t work properly, you can’t blame them.
@@rjlewis8346 true I see your point but like any repair they do can come back to them to be blamed that’s why you have insurance. One shop has my coolant reservoir tank cap loose and a coolant hose clamp loose it leaked. I also think shops want you to spend more money on new tires instead
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You are wrong about them wanting to sell you a tyre……there is more profit to be made on repairing than replacing as more often than not, the mark-up on a new tyre is very small.
As regards the “close to sidewall” repair-no reputable experienced tyre technician will do it as it’s close to the “flexing” part of the tyre-in other words, the shoulder that does all the hard work on cornering etc-this can cause a repair unit to fail. Also, if you are not removing the tyre to repair it, how can you tell that there is no run-flat damage to the inside of the wall of the tyre? This can occur when the tyre has been run in an under-inflated condition. The people on here who claim they’ve been doing this for years without incident, have been lucky.
Great video very helpful. If you’re tires have cracks on them replace them
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What about the rubber cement???
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Due to the size of the hole, the plug was sufficiently acceptable this time around.
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Some of those plug kits don't use cement. I used to work at a parts store, the more expensive ones are SUPER sticky and don't require any. The "self vulcanize" or so they claim...
Hey! You forgot to apply the sealant onto the rope plug before pushing it into the tyre!
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this video will continue to be helpful for a long time
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Got a screw in my tire today, this video helped tremendously
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Nice, you skipped the one part I was trying to figure out, pulling it out without pulling thing with it. How did you manage that? LOL
Okay, I looked again, and it's there. Before the video just jump cut over it. Must have been a glitch. My apologies. Thanks for the video. I've done it before, but was having trouble. I remember something about twisting it before you pull it out...
There is a slit on the end of the tool so that the rubber strip will come out when you pull out the tool.
If the plug comes out, the hole is probably too big
2:17 Couldn't you just use a tripod or place the camera somewhere? We missed the best part of the video.
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@@jessewayne9509 what if you put it in the wrong hole 😅
@@carljohnson4996 then she will not be riding lol
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Good video. Although, instructions on the Slime tire patch kit, said to rapidly remove the set tool to replace it from the tire and to separate it from the plug. You stated to slowly remove the tool. You also didn’t mention, after you plug the hole and fill it up to the proper psi, you use a bottle with water and soap and spray over the hole, if there is no bubbles the hole is repaired, if you see bubbles you need to reset the plug.
Freaking screws I just had to purchase a plug set from auto zone now I’m going to plug it but it being as it may I’d much rather not have to do it at al...quit putting screws in places people drive over them!!!!oh well there’s always karma it’ll go around the table to teach you!!!!! Hopefully...
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How much was that in AutoZone ?
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Maybe they dropped it on accident or didn’t see it. Stop being petty
q s1 yeah I don’t know man. I haven’t had a puncture in about 3 years. I bought 4 brand new tyres yesterday and today I punctured 2 tyres... with only one spare tyre I had to call an Uber just to take them to be repaired. The driver didn’t want to take me as the wheels were covered in sut... I had to call a mobile tyre repair guy. £80 for 2 tyres to be repaired.
The repair guy had me by the balls as I was working and this was preventing me from getting paid. All because someone dropped a bunch of screws.
Your suppose to pull up quickly not slow. Peace and God Bless
I agree.
Why and why not slowly? Just wondering
@@esplicitittyyy6563 It may pull the plug back out. When you pull quick, it will release/cut the plug and stay in the tire.
Thanks for the lesson , I just learned something new
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I love this tool too. Worked few times. Last time I didn't snip it off and the patch came out. No extra sealant glue in this set. Would be nice
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this is plugging a tire not patching u may want to change title
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People don't know the different, and people will not search for "plugging a tire". So if you change the title, no one will ever find the video. People will search for "patching a tire" and this infomation will still be helpful to them.
yes, but how do you find the hole ?
I use dishsoap and water. If it's very small, you have to smear soapy water all over it and watch closely for bubbles coming off the surface. Or fill your tub with water and submerge the tire. Then watch for air bubbles coming out. If it's a tiny hole you might have to make it bigger just to get the plug in. Or you might be able to deflate the tire and use a syringe to inject rubber cement into the pinhole.
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AWSOME straight to the point 👍🏼
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Great video
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