How to Plug a Tire Using a Tire Repair Kit

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How to Plug a Car Tire Puncture. A demonstration of how to use an automotive tire repair kit to make a repair to a hole in a tire caused by a nail or screw. A screw is removed and the tire is plugged. Leak testing & follow-up air pressure checks are discussed.
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@robalan57 2 жыл бұрын

My repair kit said to not turn the tools, just straight in and straight out. It worked great.

@rich788 2 жыл бұрын

Never fully remove lug nuts while the car is on the ground like you showed, just loosen them slightly before you jack the car up!

@drummaboi7463 2 жыл бұрын

I know right? That's just basic knowledge.

@brianmcelroy3003 4 жыл бұрын

Great video took me less than 10 minutes...thank you.

@jadeh3408 3 жыл бұрын

It’s $60-$70 dollars to get it fixed here so this was a life saver for the time being

@stinkycheese804 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't shop around enough. $70 should only be if the whole tire is pulled off, patched inside, you used fix a flat so that needs cleaned out, then remounted and balanced.

@CloverKing616 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely just plugged my first flat thanks to you

@datsuntoyy 2 жыл бұрын

when pushing in the plug, stand directly over the tire straddling it. This will give you more weight/leverage on the handle and lets you effectively use both hands.

@bigron26048 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Good advice! 👍

@jimacheson4933 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good clear instructions.

@kcm4321 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SIR!

@knobsdialsandbuttons 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@maritanj4611 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🤗

@silversorcerer9316 Жыл бұрын

it look like when you put the string in you were twisting it in , im guessing that is a must , probably won't work if you just push it in

@tonynguyen5362 3 жыл бұрын

why there no rubber cement with the kit, my keep leaking, purchased rubber cement no more leak.

@acecriss9326 3 жыл бұрын

These are a must have..

4 жыл бұрын

I want to see the disk in action, and also no glue?

@rich788 2 жыл бұрын

Never use grease on a tire plug!

@izzykazoo7569 2 жыл бұрын

Why not?

@datsuntoyy 2 жыл бұрын

@@izzykazoo7569 Grease doesn't seal nor does it let the string bond to the tire. It just makes it easy to slide in so you have an easier job.

@izzykazoo7569 2 жыл бұрын

@@datsuntoyy Grease or glue?

@datsuntoyy 2 жыл бұрын

@@izzykazoo7569 Grease. Good catch.

@mrkdavek Жыл бұрын

If you use a impact gun you don't need to leave the car on the ground to loosen the nuts. Just jack it off the ground and use the impact gun. All mechanics do it that way.

@1uP-v2 4 жыл бұрын

My strip was very sticky, so I used the grease on it to help it go into the needle better. Hope the grease won't cause the strip to come off the tire..

@Chanmantroop10 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of grease? Shouldn't use any lubricant except rubber cement

@1uP-v2 3 жыл бұрын

@@Chanmantroop10 it comes with the kit

@mohanjha9593 3 жыл бұрын

@@1uP-v2 I hope that was rubber glue not grease

@1uP-v2 3 жыл бұрын

@@mohanjha9593 it's not sticky, so definitely not glue.

@Cheepchipsable 3 жыл бұрын

The pressure of the air from inside the tyre will keep it in place.

@johantorres8600 4 жыл бұрын

Discount tire does free flat repairs in case you guys want to get it done for you, they’ll do it to manufacturer safety standards and make sure you’re all in good shape!

@stacksmasher 4 жыл бұрын

Not everyone lives 5 mins from a tire shop ; )

@stinkycheese804 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to know but if they're just putting a plug in like shown in the video rather than taking the tire off, it's hardly worth driving to them and back, would take more time than DIY unless you just happened to be passing by there anyway and had thought it was a good idea to keep driving on a punctured tire.

@rickmeadows686 4 жыл бұрын

I use a battery powered drill with a 1/4 drill bit. Saves time.

@brian_youtube 4 жыл бұрын

I would not do that. Using the hand reamer allows you to better feel the hole and the direction the nail or screw went in. This way your plug fills the existing hole vs removing more tire material than is needed.

@rickmeadows686 4 жыл бұрын

Brian Zech I use a battery drill on every tire. You are incorrect....

@stinkycheese804 3 жыл бұрын

and potentially makes the hole larger than it should be, increasing the chance of leaks. Plus, most of us don't want to buy a drill to leave in a vehicle for when it might be needed for that. Plus, it doesn't save any time at all, to have to go get the drill, have it keep it recharged, then put it back, compared to the few seconds, as shown in the video, to merely do it by hand. Slackers!

@filoIII 2 жыл бұрын

What to do if plug leaks, and can't get it out?

@grokshop 2 жыл бұрын

I've never actually had that issue, but in that case I would think you would need to re-ream & repair it with the tire repair glue which is not in this kit, unfortunately. But its available separately.

@datsuntoyy 2 жыл бұрын

cuss and kick the tire. Then go inside and have a drink while you cool off. Come back out and work at it some more. Try using the install tool to push the plug inside the tire. It's light enough it shouldn't mess with balance of the tire.

@donvape336 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a very similar kit. Hope I don't have to use it.

@tfmobilewash840 Жыл бұрын

Hold on !! Did you just removed lug nuts on the ground 😳?

@spo307 Жыл бұрын

you also dont always have to remove the tire to plug it

@cspencer3448 3 жыл бұрын

I was with you till I see your working on a car with sandals on. All your cred down the drain.

@stinkycheese804 3 жыл бұрын

Meh, he doesn't seem particularly young and still has his feet so... it's a lifestyle, if your climate allows. Beats riding a motorcycle in sandals anyway.

@louiswhisonant2968 3 жыл бұрын

Who gives a fuck what kind of shoes he’s wearing. You’re a tool Dude.

@ronnierykers3638 2 жыл бұрын

Dont do it you can not see inside May be a lot of problems inside the tire

@beno2680 10 ай бұрын

This guy is a joke. Don't twist your plug, the rasp tool is also mostly to seperate the steel belts causing minimal damage to them also don't lube the plug