How to Fix a Flat Tire (Tire Plug Kit)

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14 жыл бұрын

Flat tire repair. How to fix a flat tire. How to use tire repair kit, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix a flat tire yourself using a tire plug kit. Flat tire inspection and repair. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

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@thatguyontheright1 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, you know Common Sense isn't common anymore.

@fredo7482 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty also dont forget to carry a portable electric air pump for after plugging up a tire.

@EXTRAORDINARYz 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer can I still plug the tire where the nail is after using fixaflat because the fixaflax didn't work it leaked through the cracks around the screw

@mtsflorida 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer you should have a video on breaking down tires from rims. Go Screaming Eagles pre-70's!

@oscaryehuda8793 2 жыл бұрын

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@boomy818 12 жыл бұрын

the other day my mom had a flat tire.. im 14 and i fixed it thanks man it helped

@itsyaboi9958 3 жыл бұрын

Now you’re 22 😂

@boomy818 3 жыл бұрын

It’s ya boi wow its crazy seeing an 8 year old comment i left! i work on my car almost every day!

@american_patriot1776 3 жыл бұрын

@@boomy818 haha

@itsyaboi9958 3 жыл бұрын

boomy818 it’s even crazier that you still have the same account! Same I’m 17 I love working on my car.

@BlueStreak706 3 жыл бұрын

Good job dude! Lots of people out there can’t even fix a flat at age 30, 40 or even 50!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

I'm been fixing em this way for 44 years and have yet to see one fail on me when done right. Fanatics say take the tire apart and patch it from the inside, but really, this works fine.

@gavinsingh4450 6 жыл бұрын

I've been plugging my cars for 25 years, never once did it fail!!!

@T4nkcommander 4 жыл бұрын

I had to do this at the offroad track yesterday...had picked up a nail on the drive over and was loosing air almost as fast as I could pump it in. I was nervous to continue racing after plugging it, but it hasn't lost a bit of air since, even with a bunch of jumps and hard impacts!

@greetswithfire1868 4 жыл бұрын

@patrick ledford I found that if it's a really large screw or nail in the tire, you may have to use 2 plugs. Just put 2 plugs in the insert tool. If you can get the reamer in there you should be able to re-do the repair.

@jtothew4201 4 жыл бұрын

It's illegal here in uk for garages to use that method and people are scared of their own shadow. The only problem with this type of repair was people driving on it flat causing internal damage to the tyre but that's another issue.

@Chu3505 4 жыл бұрын

JtotheW Any tire plugin kits are to plug the hole into the tire are not a permanent fixes and to uses as a regular replacement tire in your car for uses as a regular tire.This tire can be uses for emergencies and for a 100 miles only.Change to a new tire as soon as possible or possibly have blowout tire while you’re driving more than 100 miles.

@jamesv2471 Жыл бұрын

12 years after this video, and you are still helping people out. Thank you, Scotty!

@BlueStreak706 3 жыл бұрын

Who’s watching good ol Scotty 10 years later? These old fix-it videos are the best!

@lisacaron7224 Жыл бұрын

I've watched a few and this ones the best!

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

ha, who listens to the government these days. And tire companies want to sell tires and are afraid of being sued. I've been plugging tires for 45 years and never had one go bad. That's a load of bunk. Of course an old bald tire needs replacing, not fixing if that's the case. Tires with lots of tread depth left work perfectly fine with plugs.

@MisterAAnderson 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, what do you make of retreaded/recaps/remold tires? Bridgestone makes them I think. Seems more ecological and cheaper. Are they safe or will I die horribly?

@Chu3505 3 жыл бұрын

Andrei Țurcan If you’re valued your lifetime never ever buy retreading tires.Because you don’t know now “What?”the condition of the tire when it was retreading and the rubber are meeting all the regulations of the rubbers uses.Retreading tires are mostly uses on constructions industries vehicles and traveling limited miles only.

@mi6ful 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is the answer I was looking for.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've done that for 45 years with no problems as long as the tire has good tread

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

I've been plugging em 45 years, never had a problem at any speed

@DaStig 4 жыл бұрын

I trust your word then scotty. plug it is

@lymanmusic3756 Ай бұрын

It's 2024 and this video is still relevant! I just "plugged" a tire on my car for the first time, with help from this video. Saved me from having to buy a new tire (or 2 new tires).... Pushing the plug into the hole was the toughest part, maybe I didn't "bore" the hole out enough. But I eventually got the plug in. Also it really helped having a tire inflation machine (I just have the cheap one, $60 at Walmart). Took it for a test drive to "galvanize it" as Scotty suggests, and it didn't lose any pressure (32psi). Thank you Scotty!

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

yes, I've been doing this for 45 years and never had a problem after fixing em this way. Fanatics take the tire apart and patch inside, but really, who has a tire machine lying around other than garages.

@coolvid 7 жыл бұрын

Don't know if it was said before but, when you find the leak bubbling, don't assume it's the only leak and should inspect the whole tire for more since you worked hard to get it off the car. Would hate to do it again.

@Chu3505 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that a great advice and a good idea for looking for more than one hole.But 98-99% of times people don’t do that.Just fixes the one hole they found only.99.99..% of times it only one hole it in the tire.

@pelico85 10 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to put the kit back in your trunk, to be ready for the next nail. Cool

@dicklongmire6836 6 жыл бұрын

After watching Scotty do this I know I have been doing it right. I've been using these same tar coated patches since the 80's and they have worked 100% of the time.

@rudymontanez3793 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty I’ve watched you for years and had flat today due to a 3” dry wall screw. You saved me a couple hundred dollars sir thank you

@andyyang5883 5 жыл бұрын

Recently, I watched your video when I was stranded on the side of the road, I tossed a kit just like this one in back of car, and your instructions helped me immensely. Many thanks!

@billyrock8305 2 ай бұрын

I’m 8. My grandma had a flat. This worked. Thanks Scotty. Back to mowing lawns now.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

as long as the tire generally, I've never had one go bad in 45 years when you put them in correctly as in this video

@bradshaw1apa 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty. Earlier today i got a flat and I remembered what you said to do on your video and I went to Autozone and bought a tire plug kit and pump and fixed it myself!! Thanks Scotty!!!

@paulmckinney6163 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered 2 of the exact kits you used... just before watching this video. I felt so much better about my choice that I ordered 2 more, so there's one for each car.

@doney1996 6 жыл бұрын

Crazy how all of this you can basically do yourself! I’m learning so much!

@vka_carvedsix0979 6 жыл бұрын

This is hands down the best and most useful car channel on KZfaq, keep up the great work Scott and always rev those engines

@lougaru2445 Жыл бұрын

I always come back to this video every year or so

@MetalGearDavid98 7 жыл бұрын

You are a very upbeat and positive person. Thanks Scott, this will help me with future flat tires

@ninasouza1620 2 жыл бұрын

For 5.99 I did my own tire repair. I saved 15.99 plus tax. Thank you very much!!!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@suddnstar yea, well your teachers not living in the real world. I've been plugging em 44 years with no problems. You just have to use quality plugs, they work fine. And no one out there has a tire machine to take the tire apart and patch the inside other than a full service garage. It's just another scam to rip off consumers.

@Chris-kl4zv Жыл бұрын

Great video on tire repair - done just like a pro.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

we used to have a plug salesman when I was a kid, and he put over a hundred in one of his as a sales technique. One time we let the air out just to get a laugh out of him when he wasn't looking

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

@Trapster99 Liquid plugs can be a pain, as they often unballance the tire's ballance and cause speed wobbling when you drive on the highway. I've seen that MANY times. Scotty

@robertbee9776 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, now I can do it the correct way. Your the best friend a guy can have.

@nameredacted9477 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the extra tips like using soapy water to locate a leak and driving on it some after repair in order to heat tire for a better seal. Well done!

@robitaill3 7 жыл бұрын

I just found a treasure trove of Scottys old videos (I binge watch them)

@ACT0080 7 жыл бұрын

I love your posts Scotty! Thanks for always being there for me!

@scottykilmer 13 жыл бұрын

@Agungada I'm been fixing em five decades like that with no problems. Scotty

@scottykilmer 13 жыл бұрын

@mwgcubs yes, it can seal small holes. Scotty

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@Intoxified1 you don't need to remove it, BUT it's a heck of a lot easier, as working with plugs on a tire on the vehicle is not efficient.

@happycat0411 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, Scotty! I can vouch for those tire repair kits and they do indeed work very very well! It's an inexpensive way to repair a flat that has been caused by a nail puncture or other small sharp object. Best thing to do it buy a semi-expensive tire repair kit the first time and then after that you can just buy those sticky patch cords after that. Make sure you buy a tire repair kit with a Good rasp. The cord installers are pretty much all the same but the major difference is in the quality of the rasp.

@Banditt42 5 жыл бұрын

I have had a plug like this in my tire for about 4 years now. Still holding air.

@nonmutualgroup 5 жыл бұрын

Question answered

@DoyleHargraves 5 жыл бұрын

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@firasashak8309 4 жыл бұрын

How ? 4 years ur tire would be changed

@mediumfast 4 жыл бұрын

@@firasashak8309 Tires should last up to 4 years or 60k miles depending on driving conditions and the type and quality of tires you use.

@dexterm1285 4 жыл бұрын

Just what I was wanting to know. Thanks

@MrFatrib 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott I don't often comment as often as I should if ever at all but I watch your videos all the time and I just wanted to say thank you you have helped me out so many times with so many different things I really appreciate it. You save me money all the time which is good because I don't have any I'm 38 years old I'm disabled I have to do a lot of things on my own your videos give me encouragement to try to do these things on my own. That screwdriver trick awesome I can never get the plug in and I always end up pulling the plug out when I pull the tool out I watch this video and I did it thank you

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

@spelunkerd go to any auto parts store, they sell the rubber cement there. I get the big tub, it lasts longer and the top seals up tight with the built in brush and cap. Sctty

@scottykilmer 13 жыл бұрын

@BIoodThirst55 You can try it, but most don't work very well with tubes, as tube tires don't have sealed rims like tubeless tires. Scotty

@magicrobharv 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty you're the best!

@SanitysVoid 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting the video. These kits are no longer a mystery!

@robran53 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty. I just bought a repair kit and am waiting eagerly for my next flat tire. lol

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, the tend to dry rot and crack. when you see the cracks starting on the sides, change em out for sure

@tehapu7358 2 жыл бұрын

What if your tires are old with lots of tread and no cracks? Like ten or eleven years old. I just bought some before the 2007 crash and they have basically been used very little. On a '69 F-100.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

I fix my own tires this way and have for the last 45 years without problems, other than new nails making new holes.

@SMorrizz 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I fixed the my first flat tire. Slime flat tire kit form WallMart $1.94 and the Slime rubber cement $1.94, total $4 aprox all expenses :). I am happy.

@ckelly1692 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty ! Just got a nail in my tyre ! I will buy this kit and do it myself ! Thanks again !

@golders99 5 жыл бұрын

Did it work ok?

@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 10 жыл бұрын

Man I love your videos. No questions this time, just wanted to say thanks.

@glegipon 2 жыл бұрын

I just did this for the first time watching your video!!! Thank you Scotty!

@hooperwille 11 жыл бұрын

Never knew it's so easy, did it today for my front right tire without removing it, took me about 5 minutes. Changing for spare would have taken ages to loosen rusty bolts etc.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@tommytheknifeguy an electronic impact wrench could do that, but they don't work very well really. I use air impacts. Scotty

@msw600 12 жыл бұрын

Nice video as always. My dad would fix most of the flats we had the exact same way. However they say it's better to take a flat tire to a tire shop where the patches are heated or volcanized, and is "safer". I imagine the plug is ok unless one goes racing with their cars. I myself must have had 20 flat tires in 24 years of driving in NYC.

@ahmedhossein4731 Жыл бұрын

Can I plug the edge of the tyre

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

@zztopgearhead1 I use a vacuum system to bleed cooling systems, it works best. Most guys don't have this and a compressor to operate such a system. Scotty

@StephenFordQuestionMark 5 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm. Thanks Scotty!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@velox731 you keep the cap tight, and buy a new bottle when it does try out.

@carljenkins5092 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you so much. I just fixed the tire on the Rogue. It wasn’t leaking when I remounted the tire. We will see in the morning. Thanks again.

@livesimple3669 6 жыл бұрын

It's awesome! You fixed it in seconds, thanks for the video bro

@cjtf 14 жыл бұрын

Scotty you are a world of information in relation to cars. Thank you so much for your videos and your ongoing help. Thumbs up here....

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

@makerchris Is that some type of rock band? Scotty

@deanguinn4436 Жыл бұрын

this might be an older video, but it is by far the best of the ones i've watched on this subject. quick and to the point. +subscribed.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

depends on the vehicle and the owner. I work on bikes occasionally, but I won't touch rvs anymore

@StGeoRUSH619 2 ай бұрын

Scotty, you NEVER steer me wrong !!! You just added a few more miles to my tires... Thank you, Sir

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

@moofushu It will eventually if you use it for a LONG period of time, the differential will wear out prematurely. Just 40 or 50 miles won't do anything though. Scotty

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

@Intelpentium54321 NO, cupping is caused by the suspension system having a large problem, such as really worn shocks, which make the tire wear like that. they will just crack from sitting too much in the sun. Scotty

@fordbroncodave 14 жыл бұрын

been doing tire fixes like that for 6 years. good money maker!

@scottykilmer 13 жыл бұрын

@AGreedyTree Yes, you aren't supposed to. But in a pinch, I've done it on road trips and often the patch would hold for years. Scotty

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

@Rockford91Fosgate I've been plugging em for 42 years now, started when I was 14 years old at my father's texaco corner gas station. I see it as permanent as any fix will be. Scotty

@front2427 14 сағат бұрын

I can see that guys face on your videos when you talk about plugging holes

@mobes329 13 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty I never thought it could be that easy....thanks

@1969CampEvans 7 жыл бұрын

ENJOY YOUR VIDS I have repaired tire punctures throughout the years using this same method......I find them to be very dependable. I also like being INDEPENDENT and never having to wait to get the fix. I have saved myself thousands of $$$$ throughout the years being self-sufficient.

@6955beniegn 4 жыл бұрын

@Angel Valdez there's always free cheese in a mousetrap.

@tehapu7358 2 жыл бұрын

@Angel Valdez Not if they are over ten years old.

@Ryan-lg8br Жыл бұрын

Simple but very helpful. Just had to do this today for the first time.

@joshhudds9033 4 жыл бұрын

Good job.. Ive plugged lots of tires, when there is enough time i fill the tire with air letting the glue n plug settle first before putting it back onto the vehicle

@rjlewis8346 2 жыл бұрын

That screwdriver trick is awesome. I need to try it!

@yenb86 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty, you helped me a lot!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@ihavenousername1805 as long as the tire, I've had some plugs in over ten years, of course the tires are dry rotting by then.

@jamalc327 9 жыл бұрын

You Rock. I order a new tire other is getting a little worn for a Honda Insight, but still over 50 tread (rear tire) so will see if can get a little more out of this tire before changing. It will be good practice, anyway.

@Ji99i3 14 жыл бұрын

you have the best vids on how to fix cars. period. i wish i lived near you and you would be my mechanic

@anthonymolero113 Жыл бұрын

Scotty, you have the best videos with great instructions. Thank you!

@stitch-xx2oo 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty another great program! Have you got one on the difference of digital and regular balancing tires?

@Tofumax215 8 жыл бұрын

thanks Scotty. I just plugged my tire following your video. I found it incredibly hard to push the plug it, or at least not as easy as you showed in the video, although I managed to plug it in with three attempts at the end. just hope nothing goes wrong. Your video is amazing, and is even helping a guy like me on the other side of the earth :D

@broadspear8425 7 жыл бұрын

Is your tyre still inflated?

@scottykilmer 7 жыл бұрын

yep, and this was 7 years ago

@Tofumax215 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, just done around 10,000km since 5 months ago. no leaks just like the other tires.

@broadspear8425 7 жыл бұрын

Nice one, thanks for your reply.

@douglasmartinez2756 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always, Scotty!! Thank you!!

@dandearman2871 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Scotty. I've found that you have to be mindful of how the nail punctured the tire whether in went in straight or maybe at an angle and when you insert the reamer, follow the path the nail made so as to not make a second hole next to the one you are trying to plug. I've patched them, plugged them and put tubes in them.

@kristinel6352 7 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from his videos!

@elias38 11 жыл бұрын

Great lesson as always! I have a question though, is it a temporary solution or I can drive like nothing happened after repair?

@Superiorpowerwash 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, I appreciate it.

@WCGwkf 6 жыл бұрын

these plugs are pretty awesome. i have terrible luck with getting stuff stuck in my tires and even though i can get free tire repairs done, I'd rather just plug it up, fill it with the electric pump in my car and go on my way. I've even plugged a hole where the tread meets the side wall and the tire hasn't blown up yet.

@yeayeanahyea4150 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased a tire plug kit from Slime. It gives me rubber cement but never mentions it in the instructions. They just left it out. Thank you for this video.

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

@rebelsoutherner that's an old wive's tale sold by tire shops who want you to bring the tires into them and charge your forty bucks to take em apart and patch them from the inside. I've been plugging em for 42 years and most of my cars have plugs in some of their tires from damn construction nails everywhere these days. Scotty

@mikeh.8155 3 жыл бұрын

actually Discount Tire fixes flats for FREE - they plug AND patch them.

@sawyerandrobbie 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great. Thank you Scotty. You are the best

@Madsassy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Straight to the point

@IPullingTractor 4 жыл бұрын

Whenever a plug is installed, ALWAYS snip off the protruding portion to prevent the plug from possibly being pulled out of the hole when the tire slips or spins on pavement. (I've had this happen before.)

@1066gaz 6 жыл бұрын

Myself i recommend stop & go tyre plugger as it's no mess and easy to put a patch on the inside. it's important to put a patch on the inside of the tyre for a proper repair. You can easily push in a screwdriver to press in the plug to make the hole again without a patch,but with a patch on the inside it's very difficult to press in the plug. You would think 30 psi of pressure would make it safe for the plug but you can still easily press it inwards with 30 psi of pressure and with the patch in place it's very difficult to press it in to reveal the hole again. Good video scotty.(:-)

@neprevazutul 9 жыл бұрын

"to be ready for the next nail" That's good

@Mikey129 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty!

@gilavalos2400 4 жыл бұрын

Like always you nailed it, Scotty!😏

@archemyscharrz6575 5 жыл бұрын

Looks simple enough. Going to give it a shot & stop depending on the tire shop! Almost too embarrassed to go, was just there a couple weeks ago & got another nail.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

cheaply made tires do that. Most guys replace the tire, but I've seen em still run years that way. Just be sure to replace it if the bubble starts growing