Tire Plug Puncture Repair Kit - How Does it Work ?

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How does a tire plug kit work?. This demonstration shows how the kit works using views from inside a cutaway tire. This type of kit is designed for tubeless tires and should only be used as a temporary repair until you get to a tire shop and have it patched from the inside. For people commenting and saying I shouldn't use a lubricant, it actually comes with this particular kit. Not all repair kits use rubber cement. I used everything that came with this kit as per the instructions. I am only demonstrating how the kit works and showing what happens inside the tire as you plug it. Also, the tire used in the video was not new, it was at least 12 years old and not roadworthy. I am not endorsing or recommending the use of this type of kit as a replacement for a professional or permanent tire repair. If you find this video helpful, please subscribe to my channel.
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@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Check out these videos of other types of emergency tire repair kits: Vacuum Tire Repair Nail Kit: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndxhm7WptqzahWg.html Mushroom Plug Repair Kit: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lceVmrSfrpe0p5c.html Rubber Strip Repair Kit: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pp1lgqSnnsDSj58.html

@davehudson4607 Жыл бұрын

The Mushroom 🍄 Plug 🔌 Repair Kit looks really good. Definitely going to look for one of these. 👍

@HxTurtle Жыл бұрын

you realize we see that you liked your own comment? just asking, lol.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

@@HxTurtle I do, it was a great comment lol

@HxTurtle Жыл бұрын

@@knobsdialsandbuttons LMAO 😂🤣😂🤣

@Scot-land Жыл бұрын

If a plug has already been used and failed can a new plug be fitted or is it better to get a new tire

@catalicos Жыл бұрын

The strip worked great, but now I cannot inflate the tire because of that huge cutout on the side. I don't recommend following that step.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Lol. It's ok, just add another 240 strips to fill the cutout 👍

@Marcesko Жыл бұрын

lmao

@qa8270 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@ramblinonandon Жыл бұрын

Duct tape.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

lol

@vinceblanchard1069 Жыл бұрын

I’ve repaired at least 30 tire punctures using the rope plugs over the last 4 decades and have never had a single failure.

@mannybudhu3905 Жыл бұрын

Hey is rubber cement recomended for plugs ???

@kaizen0093 Жыл бұрын

@@mannybudhu3905 yes thats what i use just to make it even better

@terrygriss4132 11 ай бұрын

@@mannybudhu3905 it helps to lubricate but is not needed

@driftx2 10 ай бұрын

@@terrygriss4132That's what she said

@Andy-im3kj 10 ай бұрын

@@driftx2oh no what are you doing step plug? 😂

@ericl.winter3622 9 ай бұрын

40 years ago, I worked at General tire. I did many flat tire repairs back then. The patch plugs were the best for repairing a puncture. But, that required actually removing the tire, and working from the inside. I found those to be the most effective way to really seal a puncture. The plug repair, working from the outside, was the next best and quick, and effective method. However, when we would shove the plug in, we coated it with a rubber cement type of glue. That to me is better than just lubing it. Just my opinion from my experience.

@michaelbrinks8089 8 ай бұрын

Ya, I was getting ready to say dip into rubber cement or dap some on before inserting. Add a good brand of tire balancer/leak sealer & it should last a while.

@tomhenry897 8 ай бұрын

Plug kits are for home use Patch kits for tire shops

@nomaddynamics 7 ай бұрын

Used to do tire repairs at a tire shop decades ago. We used to light the top of the plug on fire and let it melt into the tread block. Never had one fail, even after years of use.

@hellagrant 5 ай бұрын

@@nomaddynamicsthat is actually really smart

@hmsantos1414 4 ай бұрын

Do you have to wait before inflating the tire again, because you use glue?

@JacobWinkle Жыл бұрын

One thing to remember. Know the angle of the nail or screw. If it went in at an angle but you ream it out going at a 90 degree angle. You cause more damage. Outside of that, great video. People give tire plugs a bad rap but they work great, especially if you off-road or work construction.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@COVID-cm4rn Жыл бұрын

Ive done three tire plugs on couple of my vehicles and theyre still holding up even though the plugs are supposed to be temporary. My kit comes with rubber cement that you put on the plug also.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Some kits come with rubber cement and some kits come with just sticky strips on their own. This particular kit came with a tub of lubricant.

@frederickneal4781 Жыл бұрын

Yeah my wife drove on a plugged tire for 12 hours a year and a half ago and it's still holding up today with no problems and no cement or lubrication was used!😀😀😀😀

@Andy-im3kj 10 ай бұрын

@@frederickneal4781goes to show the old school methods still work to this day.

@mrtopcat2 5 ай бұрын

As long as it is done correctly, these things can outlast the tire. I drove for over 22 years and over 1.5 million miles for a very large fleet. Most of us used to get about 2x flats per year on average and those that were repairable were plugged by the fleet's mechanics. I can't recall any of us ever having a problem with the repair thereafter.

@Billbobaker Жыл бұрын

I've always used contact cement for a lubricant and that makes the seal even better.

@alienlatino2945 Жыл бұрын

And I always thought that the cement thing was to seal-tight the hole, never knew it was just to lubricate the spike so it can be inserted easily.

@markr641 Жыл бұрын

Latest kit I just used didn’t come with cement/glue, just tacky strips. Worked great on a motorcycle tire. No lube necessary (or in kit). Has held fine for over 1500kms in last two weeks, including lots of gravel roads.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

That's what I found, some kits come with rubber cement and some kits just come with sticky strips. This one just happened to have a tub of lubricant :)

@sirreus3003 Жыл бұрын

Correct! If your kit did not come with glue then buy the contact cement separately. Toss the lubricant because the glue acts as a lubricant. Do NOT plug the sidewalls of a tire. It could lead to catastrophic tire failure that could be dangerous at high speeds.

@VettaBoop Жыл бұрын

@@sirreus3003 can you explain why you can't do the side of a tire? I don't understand. Thank you 😊

@ralphb.3802 Жыл бұрын

I always carry one of these kits in my car. It's saved me more than once over the years.

@axminsterz4151 Жыл бұрын

I always use rubber cement, I suppose it acts like a lube til it drys

@nervepain7972 Жыл бұрын

tire plugs have saved me several times out in the desert. small, portable compressor and plug kit are must have in tool kit.

@serega4087 Жыл бұрын

I use these plug repairs for 12 years in my transportation company. Saved thousands of dollars on tires. I even repaired small cuts by filling it with two plug next to each other.

@Hoch134 Жыл бұрын

Impressive to hear that those repairs are long lasting. I was very unsure about that.

@user-mb4xy2cz3t Жыл бұрын

I see many people writing they last as long as the tire lasts. The process of installing is very simple, but knowing people, I for sure guarantee someone can mess it up, and then complain it doesn't work or doesn't last.

@dan7163 4 ай бұрын

I've used thousands of plug patches since the early 1970s. Never a single failure. Tire companies hate this and swear they don't work. They work better than any other repair method.

@why_lie217 Ай бұрын

Plug patch is way better

@Andy-im3kj 10 ай бұрын

Everyone should have a tire patch kit in their cars as well as a portable tire pump,a battery jumper and cables, a good jack, a spare tire, water, emergency food and a charger to call for help. Also people should touch up on their skills in case of an emergency like getting a flat tire. 👍

@SalAcceturra 10 ай бұрын

And preferably a Staccato

@thepreserver83 10 ай бұрын

Just a smartphone, and everything else will come fast, whatever you need.

@fivemega1 10 ай бұрын

Some cars such as Tesla doesn't even come with spare tire, lug wrench and jack.

@hartwalia 7 ай бұрын

you forgot the fire extinguisher 🙄

@claireglory 5 ай бұрын

do not forget the cigar and hot coffee.

@garyedwards8142 Жыл бұрын

Great inside view. seeing how it actually works is confident to use. 👍

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@paulsawczyc5019 Жыл бұрын

@@knobsdialsandbuttons Important not to twist or turn when inserting the rope.

@KA-pq3yz Жыл бұрын

It’s was a new tire !😭. Thanks for your video. Very good 👍

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@doom3380 Жыл бұрын

Your shop should be able to patch it for free

@dvsr5296 Жыл бұрын

😭

@alienlatino2945 Жыл бұрын

A quick tip; when you insert the spike into the hole to prep it up and sand it, nail holes are hard to penetrate and you need the strength of a 250-lbs man, heat up the tip of the spike with a torch or lighter and it will go through the tire like a hot knife through butter, save you lots of work.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@TerryRGraham Жыл бұрын

or get off the couch and work out.

@drizler Жыл бұрын

A drill bit is what I always used but this is better . I wish I had known this 30 years ago 😮

@joedennehy386 Жыл бұрын

Good tip

@phn064 Жыл бұрын

I’m a 250-lbs man, I don’t need this tip.

@Mike-hb4pc Жыл бұрын

That was pretty cool seeing how it works from the backside! Cool video, thanks.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@darksoul98816 Жыл бұрын

Lets appreciate this man's commitment. He did took a good tire to make this video.👍🏻

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

The tire was not new. It was never used but it was at least 11 years old

@dirastudio2356 Жыл бұрын

@@knobsdialsandbuttons dont lie, the tire looks 95% good & my car tires are worse than yours 💀 & it actualy just 2 years old 💀

@ralphaelalfaro6023 Жыл бұрын

@@dirastudio2356 Tires have a date stamp on side( look up video on how to find and read) I once bought a "new" tire from a private party. It shredded (thread) on road at 30mph withing the year. Also I've heard tires when used(junk yard, or tire shops) are at risk if placed in opposite rotation( left side of car to right, etc). Otherwise, great video demonstration. Thank you.

@sgrams3578 Ай бұрын

The repair kit resembles one I recently bought from HF, quite a good kit for less than $22. A few years ago I repaired a tire with Slime tire repair using one if its black plugs, recently I noticed the tire getting low on air, after checking the tire with a soap solution I found the plug was leaking so I used another black plug from the same kit, it began leaking immediately so I took it out and used one of the red plugs from the HF kit using plenty of glue, not the lube included with the kit, it is holding quite well. The plugs from the Slim kit are more sticky and a bit smaller than the HF plugs, Amen!

@drsaldc1 10 ай бұрын

great video. some videos say to push the entire plug into tire and then pull out. going in 3/4 like you did makes more sense, great cut away demonstration. thanks

@knobsdialsandbuttons 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@countonme9893 10 ай бұрын

Just did mine. I used these plugs for 20 years never had a problem

@TML34 Жыл бұрын

Forget the lube, just use a lighter to heat up the tacky strip, then plug the hole. Do the same with the bit outside the tire, then fold down the strip between the tire grooves.

@chrisw4562 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I was a little bit concerned about the lubricant, but it sounds like that came with the kit, so should be OK.

@717UT Жыл бұрын

I'm kind of impressed you cut a chunk out of that car tire with what looked like a cheap steak knife

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

It wasn't that cheap.....lol

@billsmith2212 Жыл бұрын

The serrations act like a saw blade . But it still had to cut the steel belts . When someone owes me money and doesn't pay , 4" dry wall screws in the sidewall are FUN !

@khairilmustafa4909 Жыл бұрын

me too.. I thought the steel wires inside rubber is harder than that cheap knife

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

It wasn't that cheap......lol

@T_L_H Жыл бұрын

@@knobsdialsandbuttons where can I get that knife?

@adhninzul4388 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us how to repair flat tires. Now I understand how it works.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

@mikerevendale4810 7 ай бұрын

Nice job, but rubber cement should be used in place of the lubricant. The cement actually works as a lubricant and seals the puncture up for a permanent repair. Lastly, always cut the plug off even with the tread, otherwise the extra plug material may cause it too leak.

@washguy9577 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a simple no nonsense video hard to find these days

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@hanvandermeulen2933 2 ай бұрын

a small suggestion. If the needle is first turned a 1/4 turn before withdrawing, the hole will be filled better and you can close a larger hole. So that a larger hole is filled better.

@ellobo1326 10 ай бұрын

I learned at 17 years old that lubrication definitely makes insertion easier.

@knobsdialsandbuttons 10 ай бұрын

Wow you were fixing car tires at only 17 ?.......lol :)

@teejays2553 10 ай бұрын

With the adhesive glue of course not silicon grease !

@bradcruise6291 7 ай бұрын

Yeah and liquid tar works wonders

@vmax1988z Жыл бұрын

I repair punctures myself I was wondering about the inside of the tire. Watch this video and understand the current situation thanks for the great video

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

You're weclome, thanks for watching !

@michaelgoode9555 8 ай бұрын

Great idea. Just boight a couple and will stow one in the boot of my car. Not having a spare wheel any more is such a pain. I guess that I might need a jack too. I have a footpump already.

@mvnorsel6354 Жыл бұрын

I fixed.my tyre yesterday, tyre plugs work great will keep some in my car.

@georgecolbert3247 Жыл бұрын

There is a hold down sleeve to keep the tire plug from coming back out when you pull the T-handle out. You forgot that, but it's shown on the video cover pic.

@asiamillion2001 Ай бұрын

Today i had a screw in my 18inch tire took it to the tire shop he said 130 plus tax for a new tire smh asked him to patch it he said he couldnt becasue its almost close to the side SMH sent the photo of it to my brother he said to bring it to him then boom he had this kind of tire repair kit repaired it and we been rolln all day no leakes no problems thank u bro 😊😊😊 saved me hella money even tho we would of just paid to say F it rather look out for the fam any day

@knobsdialsandbuttons Ай бұрын

The shoulder and sidewalls of tires are not reinforced and those areas also flex a lot more than the treaded part of the tire. The plug repairs in these areas can fail so I'd be cautious about plugging too close to the side.

@thomasdearment3214 Жыл бұрын

they work great been using them for years, patches never work right. I have seen them in the middle of the side wall and working just fine amazing

@SecretPesch Жыл бұрын

It works really well. I just hope no one follow the bullshit of lubrificate at every step. The glue is not made to work with anything else.

@themadfarmer5207 Жыл бұрын

Oh. Oh. Oh not allowed in sidewalls any more

@pepemod 3 ай бұрын

Construction work near my house. So I'd to use 3 plugs on 3 different tyres in 2022 alone. End of 2023 I binned my old tyres. 2 weeks ago I plugged the first new tyre. I check my typre pressure religiously. But never had the slightest problem.

@patrickkavanagh7371 Жыл бұрын

Cool, I just did this for the first time and didn't know if I was doing it right.

@happycat0411 Жыл бұрын

Nice video and explanation of how a tire plug works! For anyone who drives an AWD vehicle it makes much more sense to try and fix the tire than having to replace all four tires (since all the tires wear at an even rate on an AWD vehicle. Fixing the punctured tired on the AWD vehicle makes much more sense if the all the tires have little wear.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@Cerus98 Жыл бұрын

Who told you that tire wear was dependent on drivetrain? Because that’s utter nonsense. An AWD vehicles tires will wear the same way as a FWD, RWD and 4WD. The tires supporting the most weight will wear faster. Since the engine is the heaviest part and is typically located in the front, this would be the front tires. What is sometimes important with AWD/4WD vehicle is the overall size of the tires on each axle relative to each other. Replacing in pairs is generally OK as is having a new tire shaved down to match. But no. AWD tires do NOT wear at an even rate.

@aptpupil Жыл бұрын

Rotate the tires

@christophersmith5116 Жыл бұрын

That's not True Sir.

@briankrian3834 Жыл бұрын

@@Cerus98 What he may have meant is that when you replace a tire, you then have one tire with different wear. Many manufacturers detect tire low pressure by tire revolutions, especially AWD vehicles. My 2015 CR-V constantly reports low pressure because we replaced one tire. The dealer told us you have to replace all four tires to correct this.

@Chris1553 Жыл бұрын

Been using them for years, and saved fortunes on new tyres !

@DonOctane98 Жыл бұрын

So you're a lucky bastard that the carcass didn't rust and given you a blow out with a speed of 120km/h. Trust me dis isn't a good repair, it's a temporary repair.

@paulsawczyc5019 Жыл бұрын

@@DonOctane98 I never had a problem.

@davebrown4841 Жыл бұрын

@@DonOctane98 You're full of it.

@doom3380 Жыл бұрын

@@DonOctane98 yeah, this type of repair is only good enough to get you to a shop. I wouldn't drive on this for too long either

@kckuc310 Жыл бұрын

@@doom3380 really been doing them for decade and the life of the tire, never any issues

@talibbernard958 Ай бұрын

I bought a brand new car and on the very first week drove over a 1/4" bolt. Tire repair was under warranty so i took it to the dealer as i was unfamiliar with how easy and cheap this repair was. The mechanic available said it would have to be replaced because the puncture was too large and in my inquiries about what size is too large, another mechanic walked by and said it was borderline but they should try at least because the process was fast and cheap. Me thinking fast was mechanic speak for about an hour so i went to the washroom. I came back to watch the process and the guy's like "it worked!" with a look like on his face like someone who tried to get me to do a $200 dollar replacement for what was a $75 dollar repair. On the bill i asked how come i only got charged minimum 1hr labour fee and no material. They didnt even have and inventory cost for the plug strips. Thats when i new i coulf do this on my own. Man if it wasnt under warranty i would have been cheesed. Drove on it for 2 years with no issue before i had to sell the car.

@wb7370 Жыл бұрын

Simple and perfect

@pvenkataramanan7618 Жыл бұрын

Demonstrated well.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@tytan9139 10 ай бұрын

Great video. But my recommendation is please regularly check the plugged area to make sure it is still in tact. Usually it would last about 2 years or so, with regular driving.

@knobsdialsandbuttons 10 ай бұрын

Good tip!

@tinyhackerjeno 9 ай бұрын

maybe by that time 2 years you have now the money to replace it.

@Straycathollow Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clear explanation.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

@bodeine454 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the inside view 👍 A few years ago I kept seeing adds for mushroom plugs which seemed like a good way to plug a tire but I've noticed that I don't see any of that anymore. I'm curious to know why it didn't catch on?

@davidfalconer8913 Жыл бұрын

Yep , you are right ! some ( USA ? ) repair kits use a sticky greasy rubber plug ( I have one , here in the UK ! ) but a lot of UK kits use a DRY red rubber rod ( about ¼ inch in diameter ) this , combined with Toluene based adhesive results in a repair that lasts until the tyre goes bald ! ! .. as you say , NEVER use grease + adhesive ( you might get it blow out on the interstate , not fun ! ) , hope this info assists you + your viewers ( ? ) .............. DAVE™ ..............

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@Surojit0924 Жыл бұрын

Good video 👍

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! 👍

@tonycaine5930 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@NU-io4rs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great explanation.

@knobsdialsandbuttons 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@sortofanoakyafterbirth3661 Жыл бұрын

I've done this many times in my day as a lube tech. I never did see it from the inside... I always called the strips 'slim jims'.

@gabrieljude2478 Жыл бұрын

I usually use a lighter and with the heat melt the strip ends to create a better seal. Hasn't steered me wrong so far.

@c0mputer Жыл бұрын

You’re wasting your time. Without melting it seals just as good.

@Okurka. Жыл бұрын

You heat melt the strip ends that you cut off later?

@fh3486 8 ай бұрын

I found it difficult to insert the tool to clean out the punctured hole. I had to muscle it down which caused a minor scrape of my palm. I was going to use a drill as I seen shops do but was not confident enough. Finally after a struggle , managed to insert the plug in and pull it out. I believe the glue is for lubrication which I didn't know before watching thus video

@antonyp.k5917 Жыл бұрын

Very useful information.. Thank you..

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@chieftain20 Жыл бұрын

I've used these, albeit the black ones, for years. My truck has at least two of them that are at least 4 years old and the tires hold pressure just fine. Never really had issues with plugs. If I plug it and it continues to leak, I'll take it to a shop to get patched. Most of the time a plug will work just fine.

@Sparky5 Жыл бұрын

Folks, use rubber cement as lube and you'll get it done right the first time.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

I only use what's in each particular kit and go strictly by the instructions. If the kit comes with rubber cement then I'll certainly use it.

@ShikLam666 Жыл бұрын

I will use rubber cement instead, two reasons: to lubricate and seal. I have been doing tire repair myself for decades already, never have any issue with rubber cement. One word of caution though, if the puncture in near the edge of the sidewall, replacement is a safer and better choice.

@IAISK Жыл бұрын

Very helpful Video Thank you so much

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@waltermendoza7025 Жыл бұрын

EXCELENTE MAESTRO MUCHAS GRACIAS 😊

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@SURENDRAKUMAR-rk9kq Жыл бұрын

Lubrication is always important before inserting in hole🌚

@prayforthe_1644 Жыл бұрын

Pulling out fast is hard

@consciousobjector2507 Жыл бұрын

I see what you did there.

@consciousobjector2507 Жыл бұрын

I see what you do there@@prayforthe_1644

@Ruffbone85 Жыл бұрын

@@prayforthe_1644 but you can pull out hard if you're fast enough 😉

@chriscaz1239 15 күн бұрын

I always lubricate the tip

@carlosb1 7 ай бұрын

they work great I'''ve had these plugs on my tires with no problems, eventually the tire wears out first than the plugs.

@danilojzapanta3880 4 ай бұрын

Yes really works good.

@rooster3019 Жыл бұрын

I agree with otuers; DO NOT use the petroleum jelly as a lube, use the rubber solvent cement instead. Using the solvent cement will have the live rubber of the rupe plug meldinto the bladder rubber of the tire and basically become part of that rubber.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

It's NOT petroleum jelly. It's a lube that comes with the kit. According to the instructions: "Apply the lubricant to the spiral shaft of the reamer tool. This will help to probe the hole and temporarily separate the steel belts without damage."

@dannymcneal Жыл бұрын

It seems that using the lube gel (especially that much) would prevent the gummy plug from adhering to the inside surface and wall of the puncture. I’ve never repaired a tire myself, so am not familiar with the ins and outs of the operation. I just purchased a kit, but hope I never need to use it.

@atticstattic Жыл бұрын

The plug itself would remove the lube while being inserted

@user-fx5sw4jy7hYz9Hzi Жыл бұрын

@@atticstattic Not completely. But that's a very valid question. Or maybe stickiness has nothing to do with it. Maybe it's just pressure fit.

@nightdan7096 Жыл бұрын

The only lube that should be applied to the tire and plug is rubber cement, nothing else.

@charlespratt8534 Жыл бұрын

Use rubber cement NOT lubricant.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

I used only what came with the kit

@charlessmith4381 5 ай бұрын

Rubber cement works a lubricant and comes with most repair kits. I burn my strips for a quick second or two before insertion, but to each his own.

@MyShitbags 4 ай бұрын

Tire sealant is waving!

@hubster4477 Жыл бұрын

Never seen lube used before, most are used dry or with rubber cement.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

It comes with the kit. According to the instructions: "Apply the lubricant to the spiral shaft of the reamer tool. This will help to probe the hole and temporarily separate the steel belts without damage."

@rrknl5187 Жыл бұрын

I live a few miles down a gravel road, I get plenty of flats. I've used maybe 50 of these plugs in the last 20 years. My luck runs about 3 out of 4 work, the rest simply do not hold. They say the plugs are temporary, not true at all. The vast majority of my plugs will last the life of the tire. I always use rubber cement with them no matter what comes with the kit.

@kasuraga Жыл бұрын

I've never had a plug leak in my life. Every one lasted the entire life of the tire, even to the point of the tire going bald

@Just21Million 3 ай бұрын

Great camera work 👊

@knobsdialsandbuttons 3 ай бұрын

Thank you !

@MyLove_SARADA Жыл бұрын

Very informative 👌

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@robmontagano8117 Жыл бұрын

I always put glue on the strip .

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

I only use what comes with the kit :)

@wala2730 Жыл бұрын

You dont use lubricant on a tyre repair. You'll cause an accident. The plug is supposed to be covered in glue and the hole also covered with glue. Then you push the plug into the tyre and remove. An air tight seal wont be achieved with no glue or by using lubricant! These kits come with glue/adhesive. Please use it if you wish to drive safely without a tyre burst/rupture at speed.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

This particular kit came with this tub of lubricant and I used it as the instructions told me to. If it came with a rubber cement or glue, then I would have used it.

@robertstetson4077 Жыл бұрын

Many moons ago I worked in a tire shop for about a year and a half and one of the sales gimmicks my boss used to get in new customers and keep the existing one's happy was free flat repairs. for the free flat repairs we used a system just like one shown in the video. many people took advantage of this and in a day we would probably do about 30 to 40 flat repairs. Of all those flat repairs it was typically only about one in 80 that would come back with the tire still leaking. When this happened we would typically dismount the tire and put a patch in place or replace it. almost all the times that a flat repair would come back it would be because the guy plugging it missed the hole or the tire was 10 years old or damn near bald. Never can I recount an issue of any plugs coming out. And we would always lubricate the remer tool and the plug itself with Grease.

@paullinkins8121 Жыл бұрын

@@knobsdialsandbuttons The rubber cement is used to somewhat "melt" and vulcanize the plug and get it to seal against the tire. Without it you'll have many failed plugs that leak air. An important step was missed here unless that lubricant had a vulcanizing agent (which is unlikely). Most lubricants would actually interfere with the chemical process that achieves vulcanizing the rubber.

@ronijr4918 Жыл бұрын

@@knobsdialsandbuttons 🤣🤣good reply.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@shinola228 9 ай бұрын

If you carry this kit in your car also pack a pair of needlenose pliers to remove the offending article. Also, if you're lucky it's sometimes possible to make this fix without removing the wheel. I keep a manual pump in the car too just for reliability..

@sorgic435 7 ай бұрын

This have safed me few times

@V8Lenny Жыл бұрын

You could have just demount the tire, no need to destroy it.

@vincentvango5338 Жыл бұрын

He didn't destroy it... Just hang it in a tree and it's a nice birdhouse !

@jec_ecart Жыл бұрын

There is no need to ruin a brand new tyre for this demo. Also the lubrication might interfere with the adhesive of that sticky plug.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

The tire had good treads but was years old. The lubricant comes with the kit and I used it per instructions.

@adeyemibabatunde1814 Жыл бұрын

Real practical

@romalbajar5746 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this vedio

@knobsdialsandbuttons 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@terencemurphy8493 Жыл бұрын

In the UK this is only legal for off road use i.e. tractors and farm equipment, if used on a road vehicle it will fail its MOT

@shanebogenreif2789 Жыл бұрын

To be honest the best way to use plugs are when there is some air still in the tire...

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

I agree

@SergiuM42 Жыл бұрын

Yea but he cut the the side of the tire out so we could see which would make that impossible lol

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Correct ! :)

@noormaxz 10 ай бұрын

Very nice video sir God bless you ❤❤❤

@knobsdialsandbuttons 10 ай бұрын

Thank you !

@gammatnt 10 ай бұрын

thank your for show the inside too.

@knobsdialsandbuttons 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@markbreining8083 Жыл бұрын

Having been in the tire service industry many many years. This type of tire repair is considered 100% improper and all tire manufacture warranties are voided for materials and workmanship coverage. Internal patch repair properly performed is the only approved repair.

@pinkiepie1656 Жыл бұрын

That’s nice, dear. I’m in the driving business and have used these plugs just fine for many years. Screw tire warranties.

@unitedwestand5602 Жыл бұрын

I’ve used plugs all many times and never not once had an issue with them. Once every 6 months might need just a touch of air which I have never been bothered by. I know I know of all your horror stories but guess what? Plugs works 100% if used correctly

@Toolaholic7 Жыл бұрын

One good place for those rawhide tire plugs is the trash can,they do not seal worth a shit.I have pulled them out with a pair of pliers easily.Also do not plug if near and close to the sidewall,not recomended

@Boobtube. Жыл бұрын

what do you recomend?

@gregorioogoc9387 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very useful video

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

@mastumenggunghadioetomo 17 күн бұрын

Great video. Jos gandos klotos tos. i like this video. Greeting from Java indonesia

@knobsdialsandbuttons 17 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@DonOctane98 Жыл бұрын

This is still a stopgap solution and not a good repair because it can cause the carcass to rust and cause a blowout. A good repair is done through the inside so called with an umbrella.

@DonOctane98 Жыл бұрын

Worked as a truck tire fitter for 11 years and followed several courses through Michelin. So I know what I'm talking about them

@DonOctane98 Жыл бұрын

This kind of repair with a string is not a problem for agricultural vehicles because they do not enter the highway and do not drive 130 km/h.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

I agree. I would only use this as an emergency repair.

@onlythewise1 Жыл бұрын

i did this and it works good

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@petersmith349 2 ай бұрын

To get me out of trouble i used this on my Bush plane Tire worked ok .

@mushroom4051 Жыл бұрын

Seems dangerous,mushroom plugs are best

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Are you slightly biased Mr. Room ?......lol

@mushroom4051 Жыл бұрын

@@knobsdialsandbuttons lol no i dont own mushroom plug patent,but seems to be more secure way to fix puncture

@MyEyesBled Жыл бұрын

WARNING: Tires repaired in this way are to be considered a temporary fix and NOT considered to be permanently repaired. Tires that are safe to repair must still be properly patched by a tire professional shop. Just read the disclaimer on ALL tire strip plug kits... serious harm could result if the tire is not properly repaired. As a trained & certified VAG service tech since 1977 (now retired) I have seen literally hundreds of totally wrecked customer cars (Bentleys, VWs, Audis, Porsches, Lamborghinis, etc) with many fatalities and/or severely injured all because they were too LAZY and CHEAP to have their tire properly repaired... once again, just because some of you out there have beaten the odds, does not make it right nor safe. Read the small print on the plug’s packaging. Good luck to all you wise guys who believe cruising at a sustained high speed on a plugged tire on a hot summers day is safe... hahaaa

@davebrown4841 Жыл бұрын

Strange, I've put 30,000 miles or more on a tire with a plug. LOL 😂

@milindpal6286 Жыл бұрын

hearing it for the first time lol.... i have driven 1000s of kms without any problem with just using plug kits.

@Mork007 Жыл бұрын

I've plugged hundreds of tires over the years, even on motorcycles and never had one fail. Stop fear mongering.

@jayson657 Жыл бұрын

Same type of person that thinks they have to call a licensed electrician to screw in a light bulb too.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

lol :)

@sureshlingabathina Жыл бұрын

Excellent, subscribed.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@bahhaziz Жыл бұрын

Don't buy that brand, it was very easy to cut with a kitchen knife

@suratunbegum7506 Жыл бұрын

Good video.

@knobsdialsandbuttons Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-wv9ux7hv7c 17 күн бұрын

Instead of destroying a new tire, you could remove the tire from the wheel. Then you could show the plug from inside the tire. Good demo though!

@ralphaelalfaro6023 Жыл бұрын

FYI. Tires do have a date stamp on side. Look up video on how to find and read. I once bought a " new" tire at yard sale, still had all the nibbles. Lasted less than 6months. Treads blew out at 30mph on road.