6 years and counting this video is still helping people that's amazing. I just watched your video and saved myself from being stuck like chuck for the holiday. Thank you 🙏🏼👏🏼
Good video. I always put a chalk circle around the puncture before remove the nail or screw so I can easily see the hole after the nail/screw is removed.
Just plugged mine, I was so worried that I'd have to replace this tire with so much tread left! The kit I got did not come with cement, the store guy handed me a can of galvanizing rubber which I used to mimick and it is curing right meow thanks for the awesome video!
Thank you ! Saved my ass. I bought $200 worth of stuff to replace a tire and then I found this. Immediately cancelled my orders and went to walmart. Bought it for less than $7 and patched my motorcycle tire up. Thank you brotha
This was really helpful. Thanks. Just did a repair with the same kit you used and it worked beautifully. I found it helpful to drill the hole with a drill bit which is the same diameter as the reaming tool; this made inserting the reamer much easier.
Thanks! An extra tip if have something to mark, put circle around nail prior to removing in case difficult to see. Thanks again for great tips! Ride on..
I am a biker by heart, been riding motorcycles for years!! Best kit to have, as well as a portable air inflater, which can be pluged into a USB port. Caught a flat, and was back on the road in 15 mins.
Thank you. I am equipping all our vehicles with this type kit plus a 12volt pump. I would like to have this option to just repair in the field than swap tires. Wife’s van doesn’t even have a spare. 👏🏻
Tire dealers such as Belle Tire and Firestone don't want to let you know that this type of repair works it works they just want to sell you new tires. It works fellows
I agree with and respect automotive technicians when they say that these are not 100% reliable but I have real world experience with them and they DO hold up for small punctures like this. I have used them where the puncture is almost on the sidewall and they also work, though in those cases I would DEFINITELY recommend to make it a temporary fix, NOT permanent.
I like the idea of threading the plug through first, then pulling the nail out and reaming. Might save some time by having to put less air in the tire to get it going again. Every minute less being stuck on the side of the road, the better.
@@DVToxico Well, to be fair, kids do have an uncanny ability to end up pointing the flashlight directly into your eyes a lot more than at what you're trying to see.
@@mikel5582 LOL that was me. My Dad: -Get that shit out of my face you're f***ing blinding me. -Point that f***ing shit where I'm working on, not all the way the hell over there. -Get the f*** out of here I'll do it myself Me: *drops flashlight and leaves* Dad: where the hell do you think you're going.
I was going to have to tow the John Deere in to fix my tractor tire-- gonna try this first to see if it works.. Hopefully will do the trick. Thank you for the tip!!
great little video. you do not come off arrogant. this video didnt feel condescending like most "do it yourself" videos. i went ahead and hit the subscribe. have a great day :)
Great Video! Thanks for the added info, was wondering how well this product would hold up on my mower.. I'm guessing if your ATV tire holds up my zero turn will be good to go. Hopefully SLIME is giving you some free kick backs since I just bought their product based on your info!
I plugged a tire on my silverado before I got in an accident. the truck sat in my yard for 3 years after the accident and the plug is still holding up.
Hey thanks for the video. Helped me out tremendously. I'm still looking for that emergency kit with dc compressor, that is absolutely vital when you can't carry a spare etc. Where'd you find?
Nice demo , I have a kit similar to this but for tube tires its small pad patches but its essentially using the same chemical rubber cement. I am curious what your take on the green slime that you shoot into tires. Because that seems to be the other option if you don't uses these kits with rubber cement.
Damn pulled over to a gas station and tried to use my kit but my glue was all dried out luckily they had a plain tire kit with glue but I didn’t have a knife to cut the extra off but they had a corkscrew for sale there is a little knife to cut the foil off champagne. Made it home . Side note tripe a in california u need to pay extra to use it on a TVs or motorcycle and it takes two days to process
I've plugged 100 tires in my life, sometimes even putting in three or four plugs if its a large hole, completely safe! But, if the sidewall is punctured, throw the tire out, you can't plug that. Reason being, the sidewall of a tire flexes way more than the face of it
@@brianvandorp25 yea, a medium size nail punctured the side wall of a nice new cooper tire with about 100 miles on it. we got a new one, but i am thinking of patching this for a full size spare to get rid of my little doughnut spare
The first time I plugged my tire I screwed up by inserting the entire plug deep into the tire. You have to only put it in so that maybe an inch of the plug is sticking out then pull. If you insert the entire thing in there the plug will fall inside the tire.
The guy even mentioned that for larger punctures and gashes, you'll want to replace it as soon as you're able, but for a single puncture, like the nail from this video, that it should last about the life of the tire itself.
For small punctures, like from nails, there is no other "more permanent" fix. The auto mechanic uses this same procedure, so there's nothing to really follow up (Unless you want him to undo and redo your plug which I'm sure many mechanics will be happy to charge you for).
@@Finians_Mancave There IS a better, more permanent repair, but it's more work. Tyre needs to be taken off, puncture area cleaned/prepared, a patch with protruding plug inserted into and over the puncture hole from the inside, along with vulcanizing rubber to help meld the patch onto the tyre. This both covers the hole and fills the hole in the tyre at the same time. It's clearly a superior fix but whether it's required or not will depend on how the tyre will be used I guess.
autozone sells it with the cement, same thing tho....i bought it for my car and it works...i put the cement over the plug just because,idk if it does anything LOL
This is the second time I tried to plug a nail hole in a car tire with the Slime Plug kit. The one I did 6 months ago worked out fine and was easy to fix. This time, I tried to plug this new puncture 3 times, but the plug leaked air each time. My kit didn't have the rubber cement. I will get a tube and try it again tomorrow. Hopefully the rubber cement will help.
I wasn't sure to buy this kit the other day, but now seeing your vid I will go get one. But in this kit at the store I noticed two different sized sticky plugs- 5 longer ones, and 3 normal looking ones. Do you know why they put the longer sticky plugs in the kit? The 3 smaller plugs are same size as what comes in multi plugs packages. So I don't know why the kit includes two sizes plugs... Thanks for the video!
Why the need for rubber cement? Also I find it beneficial to ( when available) to over fill tire with air when plugging. It makes the reaming and plugging a little earlier. Then let out excess air.
Spray shampoo water from a bottle after the plug is inserted to check whether the leak is completely gone ...and my suggestion instead of these go for mushroom rivets for peace of mind
Marcelo Motociclista we used them on our family farm on heavy duty equipment tires, and had them last for years. I recommend twisting the handle half a turn before removing the tool.
For small punctures, like from nails, there is no other "permanent" fix. The auto mechanic uses this same procedure, so there's nothing to really follow up (Unless you want him to undo and redo your plug unnecessarily which I'm sure many mechanics will be happy to charge you for).
Don't like RASP that comes in Slime kit. It isn't sharp at all. It was the spiral kind. You have to make the whole large enough for the patch or your trying too hard to push it through. There has to be a better way to do this.
Quick tip... I did have to use a pair of small needle nose locking pliers to pull out a 1 1/2 inch screw with a broken head...... slip joints couldn't grip it...
It seems to me (because I already tried to plug a hole) that the reaming tool makes TOO big a hole for the rawhide and cement. Just my observation, because it went in really easy, and it was still hissing after I pulled the tool out leaving the rawhide in. And it was a tiny finishing nail too. And YES....for cryin' out loud, fill that tire UP with air and work fast. Reamer should be a little thinner!
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6 years and counting this video is still helping people that's amazing. I just watched your video and saved myself from being stuck like chuck for the holiday. Thank you 🙏🏼👏🏼
Literally watching this with a flat tyre with the same tools in the video. Thank you 🙏
Same exact kit!👻
I just watched this and bought the exact same kit before watching it as well lol
Is it really that hard to spell tire?
Good video. I always put a chalk circle around the puncture before remove the nail or screw so I can easily see the hole after the nail/screw is removed.
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Instructions on the packaging didn't explain how to insert the plug with the second tool so I did a search and this video saved me. Thanks!
Great video. Help me a lot on a Sunday when shops are closed
Thank you so much! I’m a newly single parent and had no idea how to do this. With your guidance I fixed my tire for $5!
Still single? 😉 lol
@@mercanerie98 tf
@@Cakin LMAOOOO I don’t even remember this! But hey I’m still single.
In 2019 u just showed me wat I did wrong. Im a builder but never fixed a flat. (That’s one more skill for the books) thanks
Just plugged mine, I was so worried that I'd have to replace this tire with so much tread left! The kit I got did not come with cement, the store guy handed me a can of galvanizing rubber which I used to mimick and it is curing right meow thanks for the awesome video!
Almost bought a new tire today- but bought this kit. & found your video. Thank you!!!!
Thank you ! Saved my ass. I bought $200 worth of stuff to replace a tire and then I found this. Immediately cancelled my orders and went to walmart. Bought it for less than $7 and patched my motorcycle tire up. Thank you brotha
NEVER PLUG A MOTORCYCLE TIRE! MY GOD!
Gargoyle308 pussu
Great video! I had a plug kit and watched the video and followed the instructions and it worked like a champ. Thank you!
I just bought the same kit. This video was very helpful. Job well done!
This was really helpful. Thanks. Just did a repair with the same kit you used and it worked beautifully. I found it helpful to drill the hole with a drill bit which is the same diameter as the reaming tool; this made inserting the reamer much easier.
The reamer is ruff for a reason. It helps plug the hole more efficiently with ruff edges.
Hey, thx for your help, very concise, and a lot more useful than some of the other results for "tire repair kit"
You just saved my day. Will pick this kit up at lunch and have it fixed and ready for my drive home.
Thanks! An extra tip if have something to mark, put circle around nail prior to removing in case difficult to see. Thanks again for great tips! Ride on..
I am a biker by heart, been riding motorcycles for years!! Best kit to have, as well as a portable air inflater, which can be pluged into a USB port. Caught a flat, and was back on the road in 15 mins.
Thank you. I am equipping all our vehicles with this type kit plus a 12volt pump. I would like to have this option to just repair in the field than swap tires. Wife’s van doesn’t even have a spare.
👏🏻
Ok, you are the first person that i trust, just after 10 seconds. 👍🏼👍🏼
Different than a lot wanna-be mechanics here.
Thanks so much your video helped me lots
Thanks a bunch man. It worked great and is holding air. Great video demonstration!! 👍👍
Thanks man, I needed a refresher!
Simple and very useful video. Cheers
Garage wouldnt fix my boat trailer flat so they suggested i by this kit and it worked great.
Tire dealers such as Belle Tire and Firestone don't want to let you know that this type of repair works it works they just want to sell you new tires. It works fellows
Because they would make no profit by telling you
I agree with and respect automotive technicians when they say that these are not 100% reliable but I have real world experience with them and they DO hold up for small punctures like this. I have used them where the puncture is almost on the sidewall and they also work, though in those cases I would DEFINITELY recommend to make it a temporary fix, NOT permanent.
Worked great on my low profile tires...!!! 24" rims...!! :) Holding Fast despite my crazy driving..
great, thank you. ran over a bolt today, watching from my car
Fantastic video! Very to-the-point! Thanks for taking the time to post!
I'm going to plug my tire this coming week. Thanks for the video!😊
I like the idea of threading the plug through first, then pulling the nail out and reaming. Might save some time by having to put less air in the tire to get it going again. Every minute less being stuck on the side of the road, the better.
Fast and to the point. Great video.
you're a better father than my father was...😂
At least this guy won't yell at you for holding the flashlight wrong.
@@DVToxico Or leave to buy milk and never come back.....
@@TheJosh9150 or when he's "working" out of town but really has another family
@@DVToxico Well, to be fair, kids do have an uncanny ability to end up pointing the flashlight directly into your eyes a lot more than at what you're trying to see.
@@mikel5582 LOL that was me.
My Dad:
-Get that shit out of my face you're f***ing blinding me.
-Point that f***ing shit where I'm working on, not all the way the hell over there.
-Get the f*** out of here I'll do it myself
Me: *drops flashlight and leaves*
Dad: where the hell do you think you're going.
Great tutorial, slime should sponsor you!
Thank you for the concise video. I'm so grateful now I know how to use the tire kit. Thumb up!
I was going to have to tow the John Deere in to fix my tractor tire-- gonna try this first to see if it works.. Hopefully will do the trick. Thank you for the tip!!
Before inserting the plug, have pressure in the tire
Hell yes struggles with no pressure tire
great little video. you do not come off arrogant. this video didnt feel condescending like most "do it yourself" videos. i went ahead and hit the subscribe. have a great day :)
Thanks man this is exactly what I needed!
Great video, thanks for info and the product to use.
Great Video! Thanks for the added info, was wondering how well this product would hold up on my mower.. I'm guessing if your ATV tire holds up my zero turn will be good to go. Hopefully SLIME is giving you some free kick backs since I just bought their product based on your info!
I plugged a tire on my silverado before I got in an accident. the truck sat in my yard for 3 years after the accident and the plug is still holding up.
Thanks for the upload and instruction.
Hey thanks for the video. Helped me out tremendously. I'm still looking for that emergency kit with dc compressor, that is absolutely vital when you can't carry a spare etc. Where'd you find?
Will it still hold if you dont use the cement? Asking about a car tire, not an ATV
Nice demo , I have a kit similar to this but for tube tires its small pad patches but its essentially using the same chemical rubber cement. I am curious what your take on the green slime that you shoot into tires. Because that seems to be the other option if you don't uses these kits with rubber cement.
perfect..after watching this bought the kit 5 bucks plugged a tire on my zero turn..
Great tutorial. Thanks for posting. When you initially insert the plug with the Plug tool, how far should you insert the plug?
There is another tack on the left side on the tread thanks for the vid just waitin for mine to come ordered off amazon same brand aswell uk
Nice bro thank you bro nice video nice job👌💯✌✌
Helpful video, thanks.
Awesome man great vid! Thank you!
Damn pulled over to a gas station and tried to use my kit but my glue was all dried out luckily they had a plain tire kit with glue but I didn’t have a knife to cut the extra off but they had a corkscrew for sale there is a little knife to cut the foil off champagne. Made it home .
Side note tripe a in california u need to pay extra to use it on a TVs or motorcycle and it takes two days to process
Is it ok if i dont trim?
Thanks for sharing this!
Very helpful video, thanks for the help truly appreciate it brotha!
Thanks for the video. Very well done
quick n easy instructions thank you
My plug pulls out when I pull the tool out. Should I wait a min for glue to set?
Awesome guys💕 just two MacGyver guy's 😄 thank you wish me luck...👍
Amazing tips thanks✊
Nice work. Nice video. Thanks.
Thank you for making this video
Great video! To the point🔧
thanks bro! appreciate you sharing this...
Thanks for the video!
Did you mentioned this worked on regular car tires?
Yes works on any tire, we have used them in truck and car tires for years and thousands of miles without issues.
Sweet!
Thanks for the tutorial man!!!
The plug kit you used, can you use those on regular car tires? Also can this be done on the side of the tire?
I’ve heard that if it’s the sidewall you shouldn’t plug it but instead replace.
I've plugged 100 tires in my life, sometimes even putting in three or four plugs if its a large hole, completely safe! But, if the sidewall is punctured, throw the tire out, you can't plug that. Reason being, the sidewall of a tire flexes way more than the face of it
@@brianvandorp25 what about putting a big flat patch on the inside of the sidewall and using it as a spare ?
safe or still bad idea ?
@@MrMrsregor it depends on the damage, if it's a small puncture I wouldn't worry about it, but if it's a tear or a slash I wouldn't touch it,
@@brianvandorp25 yea, a medium size nail punctured the side wall of a nice new cooper tire with about 100 miles on it. we got a new one, but i am thinking of patching this for a full size spare to get rid of my little doughnut spare
Thank you - good video
Great vid! Thanks
Most excellent
The first time I plugged my tire I screwed up by inserting the entire plug deep into the tire. You have to only put it in so that maybe an inch of the plug is sticking out then pull. If you insert the entire thing in there the plug will fall inside the tire.
Thanks for the video. Just a question, is this a temporary fix? Meaning, should I take my car to the tire shop when I can after doing this?
The guy even mentioned that for larger punctures and gashes, you'll want to replace it as soon as you're able, but for a single puncture, like the nail from this video, that it should last about the life of the tire itself.
I have had plugs last the life of the tire
For small punctures, like from nails, there is no other "more permanent" fix. The auto mechanic uses this same procedure, so there's nothing to really follow up (Unless you want him to undo and redo your plug which I'm sure many mechanics will be happy to charge you for).
@@Finians_Mancave There IS a better, more permanent repair, but it's more work. Tyre needs to be taken off, puncture area cleaned/prepared, a patch with protruding plug inserted into and over the puncture hole from the inside, along with vulcanizing rubber to help meld the patch onto the tyre. This both covers the hole and fills the hole in the tyre at the same time. It's clearly a superior fix but whether it's required or not will depend on how the tyre will be used I guess.
Rlly helpful, ty so much!
How long does it last tho that's the real question?
Is the "tubeless" kit different than the one in your vid? It appears the tubeless do not include/need the rubber cement.
autozone sells it with the cement, same thing tho....i bought it for my car and it works...i put the cement over the plug just because,idk if it does anything LOL
oh, and i was told to put some of that rubber cement on the plus before inserting it into the tire, i guess it helps it stay stuck inside better
This is the second time I tried to plug a nail hole in a car tire with the Slime Plug kit. The one I did 6 months ago worked out fine and was easy to fix. This time, I tried to plug this new puncture 3 times, but the plug leaked air each time. My kit didn't have the rubber cement. I will get a tube and try it again tomorrow. Hopefully the rubber cement will help.
Did the rubber cement help?
The REAMER is NOT for cleaning. It's for making the whole larger for the patch plug which 3X or more larger than the diameter of the nail hole.
Does this work on moped tires
Thank you!
Good video!! thanks .
Great video👍
Anything to watchout after a tire is plugged? like don't go over certain speed or anything? If patched right it won't leak right?
I wasn't sure to buy this kit the other day, but now seeing your vid I will go get one.
But in this kit at the store I noticed two different sized sticky plugs- 5 longer ones, and 3 normal looking ones. Do you know why they put the longer sticky plugs in the kit? The 3 smaller plugs are same size as what comes in multi plugs packages. So I don't know why the kit includes two sizes plugs...
Thanks for the video!
Triple A in california does not cover motorcycles unless ubup grade to also cover every and motorcycles and she said it takes 2 days to process
Why the need for rubber cement? Also I find it beneficial to ( when available) to over fill tire with air when plugging. It makes the reaming and plugging a little earlier. Then let out excess air.
RiverRat Pat it’s funny when people like you comb through videos for stuff you not only know how to do, but know a better way, of how to do it!
I was just looking to see if I could learn something. No disrespect.
Spray shampoo water from a bottle after the plug is inserted to check whether the leak is completely gone ...and my suggestion instead of these go for mushroom rivets for peace of mind
Excellent tip. Doubt: this repair is permanent? Are There some risks at high speed?
Marcelo Motociclista we used them on our family farm on heavy duty equipment tires, and had them last for years. I recommend twisting the handle half a turn before removing the tool.
Marcelo Motociclista now with the high speed part, no I would never repair a street motorcycle tire with a plug
For small punctures, like from nails, there is no other "permanent" fix. The auto mechanic uses this same procedure, so there's nothing to really follow up (Unless you want him to undo and redo your plug unnecessarily which I'm sure many mechanics will be happy to charge you for).
Marcelo ByBike patch and plug combo better and safer
quicker and easier than changing it out with the spare
I don't remove my tires from vehicle either when putting plugs in. Not sure why most people do, wasting time on a step that could be skipped
New subbie
So that what the little cut was for in the tool
I used that green kit 3 times. 25k, 55k and 68k. The screw tool is dull i need a sharper one.
"extract your......... you know"
Guy can't even think of the name of a fucking nail
Don't like RASP that comes in Slime kit. It isn't sharp at all. It was the spiral kind. You have to make the whole large enough for the patch or your trying too hard to push it through. There has to be a better way to do this.
Quick tip... I did have to use a pair of small needle nose locking pliers to pull out a 1 1/2 inch screw with a broken head...... slip joints couldn't grip it...
It seems to me (because I already tried to plug a hole) that the reaming tool makes TOO big a hole for the rawhide and cement. Just my observation, because it went in really easy, and it was still hissing after I pulled the tool out leaving the rawhide in. And it was a tiny finishing nail too. And YES....for cryin' out loud, fill that tire UP with air and work fast.
Reamer should be a little thinner!
Good video but please call a plug a plug-in call a patch a patch they are two totally different things
This kit and a $10 air compressor will save you changing a tyre on the side of the road