Can You Fix a Tesla Tire by Plugging the hole?

Here is how I plugged my Tesla tire. While plugging a tire is not everyones cup of tea, for me, it works. Have a Look.
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[@PhilT993]

Good job, Dave. I have used many of these types of plugs over the decades and never had a problem with one. I made up a kit to carry in my Model 3. If the puncture can be plugged, I can fix it faster than waiting for roadside assistance.

[@robertlivingston5175]

It could also help to get to a tire shop without being towed.

[@bubbaknowsstuff]

I would use rubber cement on the tire plug as a lubricant

[@jim-lu7il]

Being from a ranch I have been plugging tires of all kinds for years. Never had one leak yet. Thanks for the video. I think it is important especially when you have a vehicle that has no spare. Plug kit and small compressor and you're set.

[@rayheatley9910]

Thanks for the video Dave. I have put some plugs in tires myself and you did a great job. I like the plugs much better than going to a tire shop and listening to a lot of crap about needing to replace all of the tires. On another note, when our MS tires had to be replaced at about 28 k miles, I did away with the foam lined tires. Some people say the foam lined tires have less road noise and that may be true. I am 73 and don't hear that well but our MS rides smoother without the Tesla recommended foam lined tires. I came to that conclusion with my 73 year old butt test and my butt will not be flim flamed by some young tire salesman!

[@dougfrith5001]

What tires did you use as replacements for the foam lined tires?

[@rayheatley9910]

@@dougfrith5001 Hello Doug, I replaced the foam lined tires with Pirelli Cinturato P7's. Our MS rides much better now. I have put about 25 K miles on the tires and they are doing ok.

[@sydjaguar]

Excellent video. Camera work is on point.

[@magarity12]

Good info. I wrap a towel around the torque wrench handle to protect car paint from scratches since so close.

[@binhvu9538]

Very good education video, uncle Dave!

[@MarcoTrillion]

Great video!, thanks, very well done and helpful 👍. Thank you.

[@bmrczy]

Great video, thank you!!

[@mindygraybill]

Great video!

[@missbell247]

Great video !!! Thank you 🙏.

[@monohydrate2]

Had no idea you're supposed to release tension on a torque wrench. Thank you so much!

[@slavaplotinsky8527]

Good job 👍

[@rborroto]

Thanks for sharing, Dave. What brand/model torque wrench do you use?

[@yourvancouverhome]

Hi, Dave. Thanks for the video and detail explanation. So, how's the repair after close to the 2-year mark? Is the tire still holding pressure?

[@lesatkins42]

We had a screw go through the rear tyre of a model X although we didn't know it. However, it caused the sound absorbing material to come loose on the inside of the tyre and this caused serious wheel balance issues. Just thought I'd mention it as we are not the only ones to have experienced this.

[@Ajkhan2008]

Excellent video Sir 😊

[@evdave528]

Many thanks

[@davidherringgo]

Thanks Dave I just ordered 2 kits 1 for each of my cars , but one thing that's very important is have a tool to remove the screw and something else for a fulcrum to set underneath the tool on the tire to help pry it out this is the most important piece as much as plugging the tire kit does not come with these removal tools . This can be very difficult. Make sure you add these to your kit. And of course a good air pump . I carry a full sized spare and jack in my Model 3 . I'm going to test if my jack will even fit under the car with the puck for protection with a completely flat tire. Because that will lower the car at least 4 or 5"

[@joebass5163]

Good video, only thing I do different is to set the torque wrench to 65 lb ft and do an initial torque and then final torque at 129 ft lb and I only click it once. PS. I switched from Goodyear RSA2 to Goodyear touring w/o foam. The touring is pretty quiet without the foam and it's cheaper!

[@DaytakTV]

I just took my 2022 Model Y Performance into Les Schwab for a puncture repair, and they improperly lifted the vehicle, although it doesn't seem to have done any damage, and they damaged my Uberturbine wheel in multiple places. It was in mint condition before handing it over to them.

[@veliksami]

My favorite part was the SPIT test! 😂

[@jjwalker8682]

Skills everyone should have

[@binhvu9538]

Hi Dave, did you use the Tesla's 12v outlet for tire inflator?

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Yes you can. I've seen me do it.

[@hvacmike1175]

Plugged my wife’s right rear tire on her model 3. Has held pressure for a couple of months. My puncture was large in comparison to yours . Because of this and no spare we decided to replace the tire. Total miles is 17K plus so we ordered a single tire o match the factory Michelin tire.

[@evdave528]

I had the same problem on my wife’s model S it was a gigantic bolt and I could not plug it properly so I ended up buying new tires since the car needed it

[@scorpiojuan1966]

I fixed mine with tire plug. Piece of cake

[@dougfrith5001]

Thanks Dave. Can you provide a link to the tire repair kit you bought? And a note... Years ago, we used to chalk a lug and the hole for it so that we could put the tire back on the same orientation, so as not to screw up the balance of the tire. I don't know if that's still current. (I can't remember the last time I had a flat tire!) Thanks again.

[@evdave528]

Check Amazon I bought it there

[@robertlivingston5175]

Good job. You do want to cut it flush though. I use a razor knife.

[@shockingguy]

Damn straight, but don’t tell the Rental company 😝

[@dahveed284]

I have plugged motorcycle tires before, but never a car tire. But I have nothing against plugging. Obviously if you have a spare tire, swapping it for the flat is the quickest way to get back on the road. But more and more cars are coming without spares these days. I did take delivery of my Model Y on Dec 30 and I think I got the free year. I have only ever been to 1 SC station and it didn't charge me for it. Planning a road trip next weekend so I'll find out then.

[@evdave528]

Enjoy your Y

[@hvacmike1175]

I know years ago in Florida it was required by car dealers to provide a spare and the means to change it. We bought our model 3 in Orlando and it came with no spare so it apparently isn’t required today.

[@dahveed284]

@@hvacmike1175 I knew of a woman with a Cadillac that came with no spare. This was in like 2013 or so. It had a place for one, just the dealer didn't install it. I think it was on option.

[@robarjay]

Hi Dave, the tool that puts the pug in the tire did not cut the pug when you pulled it out. That tool has a gap at the tip, when you pull back gap opens up and the plug comes free of the tool. Unless the tool you have works different ?

[@evdave528]

Inside the Tol hole is sharp, the floating retainer holds the plug in while you pull the handle out, seems to work ok

[@sirismile2010]

this is probably the best way to fix those ev tires if its not blowing up. tesla roadside quoted me for 130 for repair or 450 to replace a single one which is laughable.

[@evdave528]

I’ve plugged lots of tesla tires all with except results, no failures yet. Most tire places can’t handle a patch on the Continental quiet foam and glue filled tires. Patches don’t like to adhere well. A plug solves this especially when your in the boonies

[@sirismile2010]

@@evdave528 yea, the proper patch repair is way to complicated when the foam getting involved.

[@senordockman1138]

Dave, my sister-in-law has a model X and the foam liner broke away on at least one of her tires and she replaced all four tires at Discount Tire. I’m not sure how good that foam lining is. I am sure the foam deadens some sound but may not be reliable.

[@Scott-sm9nm]

That is puzzling because of all the years I've monitored the Tesla forums this is the first I've heard of the foam liner breaking away. It has not happened on any of the 3 sets I've had. I suspect the foam deadening is measurable in the lab but not sure if it is genuinely noticeable in real life. I've had good luck with the tires for wear and traction, however.

[@evdave528]

It’s for sounds but it’s very light wouldn’t think you need to replace a tire for that only, hope it wasn’t a sales tactic to sell her more tires

[@senordockman1138]

@@Scott-sm9nm I actually saw a video on this very thing happening on KZbin. I’m not sure which Vlogger it was but the foam lining broke away on at least one of their tires and they had to stop and have it replaced. The lining broke away on that tire or it was defective when they received it and they had to stop again and have the tire replaced. So I have seen at least one instance of this on KZbin. Unfortunately for them they were traveling away from home at the time. In my sister-in-law‘s case the discount tire personnel got on the phone with Tesla and told them what was happening and that the tire was defective. They only had like 12,000 miles on them at the time. Tesla prorated the cost of tires and she replaced them with a different tire.

[@Scott-sm9nm]

@@senordockman1138, it certainly sounds like a defect as you would think that centrifugal force just constantly keeps the foam pressed to the tire ... ie. not stressing the adhesive that holds it there.

[@RapSculptor]

Richard P. I have ordered the kit, but can we consider the plug a "permanent fix" or do we still need to go to a tire shop at first convenience to have a patch put on the inside of the tire?

[@southerntesla]

I have done this my entire life with no issues.

[@evdave528]

I’m no expert but in my experience plugs do pretty well. Can’t plug a tire near the side of a tire

[@RapSculptor]

@@southerntesla Thank you.

[@treforwilliams4181]

Good video Dave, very thorough, as usual. Not sure if these kits are available in the UK? Hopefully not something that's needed to often.

[@markmccoll1253]

get them on ebay as a kit

[@southerntesla]

Any Automotive store will have a plug kit of some kind.

[@charlescho]

Weird. My wife's Y's rear left got the leak as well.

[@MTbone7]

Don't Tesla's have acoustic tires with the foam on the inside? Not sure plugging or patching is recommended. It's recommended to replace

[@evdave528]

Yes they do, it’s just a layer of foam rubber glued to inside of tire

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Is Tesla roadside service available out by you Dave?

[@evdave528]

Everywhere in North America

[@jespn9996]

Hey Dave once the tire is plugged in like that can it be patched later ? I did this and it still slowly leaks air.

[@evdave528]

Yes they can patch it later take it in to get patched

[@Mike-jq9jo]

Or, plug it again. You may have not plugged it properly. I’ve seen that many times through the years.

[@joe28753]

Is this something you think you could do without removing the wheel from the car? Or if I'm on a road trip in the middle of nowhere and want to use this trick, should I plan on bringing a jack and torque wrench with me?

[@southerntesla]

I wish you could but you need to remove the tire. It really takes a lot of strength to push the tools through the tire.

[@evdave528]

I guess you could do it in the car but I wanted to have better video of the process

[@livingaboard]

I've plugged without removing the wheel. Just need to move the car so you have easy access

[@thenapolitan]

I've done it with the tire still on the car. Easier on a front tire where you can turn the wheel for easier access, but I've done it on rear tires as well. Just have to lay down on the ground and you don't get as much leverage. Not fun, but possible.

[@MichaelCena08]

How long will the plug last? The screw(now the plug) isnt touching the grown yet as tire has enough gum/teeth. I hear it last the life time of a tire, i also hear it last from 10-20 miles. Does anyone know or direct me to a more accurate answer.

[@evdave528]

I think a properly installed plug will last the life of the tire

[@coleboonecustoms]

7 days from order to delivery is a fantasy

[@evdave528]

Depends entirely in order timing

[@karatohongkongcat]

Where’s the link for the kit?

[@evdave528]

Amazon

[@karatohongkongcat]

@@evdave528 ordered me myself one, eh! Than you! Btw I’ll be picking up my MYP on Monday!

[@mp-xt2rg]

I have had zero luck with those working long term. It aways starts leaking again

[@evdave528]

If hole is gigantic I agree but so far I’ve had very good luck thanks

[@justinstewart3248]

I’ll save you 18 minutes. The answer is YES. You’re welcome. My God these videos are so long for no reason.

[@evdave528]

Thank you for watching the videos they’re educational and sometimes it takes a while to show an example of how things work but thank you very much for watching and I hope to learn something

[@The_Hand283]

I just don’t understand why you doing it with the tyre out of the car. Try to do it in the rear when the wheel is still on the car and is raining. Real life conditions .

[@evdave528]

If I needed to I could but prefer to inspect the damage up close

[@stuartmenzies3928]

Oh the rain is pouring down, its dark and windy. Im 100 miles from anywhere and Tesla thinks I want to do this!!!!!!!...DID I mentionthe kids are screaming as they are tired and hungry????

[@DarkHorseAudio386]

You could always sit and wait for someone to save you with all those conditions still applying. Or if you have the money to spend on electric vehicles you could keep a full size spare handy.

[@garryburns6659]

Gee Dave how come you guys who do these tire repair kit video's don't use the rubber cement glue that comes with the kits?😳 it's a bit misleading people will be having all sorts of problems with the plugs working there way loose and popping out of the tire and could lead to an accident 🙄👎

[@evdave528]

My kit used a different plug type just as good besides gluing to cured rubber can be difficult since the glue only softens the plug to stick to the inside of the hole.

[@izoyt]

now we have tesla tires, lol? this cult is insane..

[@jasonhatfield4747]

Exactly what I was thinking. But, for click bait, it's a good title because even people like us who want to make fun of it click on it too, lol

[@StuffYouMightLike]

It's a tire on a Tesla, not a Tesla tire. The tire is probably a Michelin.

[@southerntesla]

@@StuffYouMightLike It is but it has foam in it to dampen the road noise and some tire places do not know how to deal with it.

[@stevenbryant6436]

Long winded

[@Mike-jq9jo]

Click on the little tool cog icon and change the video speed up to 1.5 or 1.75 normal. Problem solved. Dave gives good info and his videos are definitely worth the watch.