Patch or plugs to repair a puncture?
#1
Patch or plugs to repair a puncture?
What are the thoughts behind these two fixes? I've had tires fixed with patches and plugs but haven't understood which may be preferred or appropriate.
The other day I had the misfortune to find a nail in the tire. While it entered the tread at an angle, it was just enough that the tip did make it through the casing to cause a very-very slow leak.
The wild thought was to shoot that sealer goo into it but I don't want that mess inside.
The other day I had the misfortune to find a nail in the tire. While it entered the tread at an angle, it was just enough that the tip did make it through the casing to cause a very-very slow leak.
The wild thought was to shoot that sealer goo into it but I don't want that mess inside.
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Cemented One Piece Patch-Plug
The most recommended method for high performance tire repair is to use combination Cemented One Piece Patch-Plug type repair method. They look like a mushroom with a long stem and flat hat. That patch-plug is pulled through the punctured hole via a wire where the stem plugs the hole and the patch seals it further. As you drive and heat up the tire the stem vulcanize and provide a better seal. You sometimes have to ask for this type of repair. Most tire repair place would either use a simple plug or patch method.
http://www.tireservicecentral.com/Pr...hemicals_5.htm
Chu..
http://www.tireservicecentral.com/Pr...hemicals_5.htm
Chu..
#6
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by mikeyboy
plugs are perfect, will definitly last the life of the tire without a problem.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete.../punctures.jsp
http://www.michelinman.com/mastapp/s...t&pclass=2&p=4
http://www.dunloptire.com/care/tireRepair.html
http://www.coopertire.com/us/en/safe...ons.asp#item12
Chu...
Last edited by ChuH; 03-01-05 at 02:31 AM.
#7
I agree with Chu.
How is it possible that a purpose made product combining the best of of the plug & patch is not the best method?
Saw this new fix at the Discount Tire last time I gor a flat fixed. No longer free there, btw.
How is it possible that a purpose made product combining the best of of the plug & patch is not the best method?
Saw this new fix at the Discount Tire last time I gor a flat fixed. No longer free there, btw.
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Originally Posted by RA40
What are the thoughts behind these two fixes? I've had tires fixed with patches and plugs but haven't understood which may be preferred or appropriate.
The other day I had the misfortune to find a nail in the tire. While it entered the tread at an angle, it was just enough that the tip did make it through the casing to cause a very-very slow leak.
The wild thought was to shoot that sealer goo into it but I don't want that mess inside.
The other day I had the misfortune to find a nail in the tire. While it entered the tread at an angle, it was just enough that the tip did make it through the casing to cause a very-very slow leak.
The wild thought was to shoot that sealer goo into it but I don't want that mess inside.
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