Four Repair Kits, One Tire

Testing four different tire plugging kits on the same tire, at the same time and then pressure testing the repairs. This was just a basic static test to see how each repair would withstand higher than normal air pressure and whether any of the repairs would leak air. I drilled the holes in the tire so that all 4 punctures would be virtually identical.
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The kits demonstrated in the video are:
1. Tire Plug Strip: This consists of a rubber strip which is inserted into the tire using an open-tipped insertion tool. The middle of the strip is pushed into the tire, leaving about ½ inch of each end remaining outside the tire. As you withdraw the tool it bunches the strip inside the tire which acts as an internal plug. The strip ends are then cut away using a blade. Some kits add rubber cement to the strip, some use a lubricant/sealant and some kits don’t add anything to the strip before insertion into the tire.
2. Mushroom Plug: A nozzle is placed in through the hole in the tire with the help of a probe tool. Then, the head of the mushroom plug is squeezed through the nozzle by rotating a force screw inside the core of the main body of the tool. The nozzle is then pulled out of the tire, leaving only the mushroom stem protruding from the tire. This is cut away using a blade. The mushroom plug kit does not use any rubber cement or any other type of glue.
3. Sticky Strip: This Chemi-cure kit is similar to the tire plug strip kit but this one uses a closed tip insertion tool. The center of the strip is pushed into the tire, rotated a few turns and pulled back out through the tire. The excess strip outside the tire is then cut away using a blade. The rubber strip cures into and becomes part of the tire. This kit does not require any rubber cement or any other type of glue.
4. Tire Repair Screw: This kit is the quickest to use and is basically a small screw, covered in a rubber sealant, which is screwed into the tire, sealing the puncture.
NOTE: These kits are designed for tubeless tires and are used as temporary repairs to get you to a tire shop where you can have the tire inspected and patched internally by a professional. I am only demonstrating how to use the repair kits. I am not endorsing or recommending the use of any of the kits as a replacement for a professional or permanent tire repair. If you find this video helpful, please subscribe to my channel. Thanks for watching !
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[@deletdis6173]

:D

[@claudioandres5140]

Como hago para comprarlo

[@georgecarousos6735]

Been in the tire repair kit business for over 25 years....mainly supplying military and 4x4/overlanding segments. The key things to remember are the following: Not all holes are perfectly round drill holes....we've seen wounds that are triangle flap shaped, 1" long slits, odd shaped gashes and even a 3/8" bolt sticking out of a tire. The worst wound is when the foreign object penetrates the tread and travels longitudinally an inch or so under the tread and then penetrates the belts. By far the absolutely best tire plugs are the big brown furry ones made in the USA by Safety Seal, Xtra Seal, etc. These are generally Rayon based and have extreme break resistance when going through multiple ply tires like an E load range pickup truck tire. The other advantage is you can lube then with the included vegetable based lube (looks like Vaseline) or rubber cement and you can push two, three or more plugs into a wound that is odd shaped or much bigger than a 1/4" drill bit. You can't even try this with the mushroom plugs or the tire screws. And if you use a product that is super sticky, if you try to put more than one insertion into the hole it sticks to the existing one and pushes into the inside tire chamber. Don't take my word for it, looks at the youtube channel Project Farm to see which units he found to be best. In extreme emergencies, you might need to repair a sidewall cut or gash. You can stuff multiple brown insertion strings into the wound, inflate it to 15-20 psi and drive slowly to a main road or to a safer location to change to the spare. Trying to change a tire on a side hill is dangerous...so just plug the sidewall and find a flatter more level area to do a tire change safely. Sidewall damage means the tire is ruined, this is just an emergency repair to get you to a main road, to help or to a safer location to change the tire.

[@Dingleberry1856]

Straight facts.

[@gmill0188]

@@georgecarousos6735 Great advice 👍

[@mikeymike9616]

Excellent info!

[@LeavingReviews]

I ran a tire with a sidewall puncture filled with 3 safety seal repair strings and ran it on my daily driver. Never had a blowout.

[@KettlebellGunsmith]

Specifically, tires are rarely punctured by a drill...

[@TheWinwin4all]

I only use #1 and always lasted to the end of tire lifehad my car for oil change about 6 months ago and tech found a screw in the tire and almost proceeded with ordering and changing the tire, because the hole is too close to the side wall in his opinion 😂 i put the noodle in at their place and still driving without any leaks. Whoever invented this simple solution is a great man!

[@tint661]

I got a screw in my car tire near a Walmart. I told them to put a plug in the tire. They came back a half hour later and told me they refused to repair my tire because it was too close to the side wall. I then bought a plug kit with the rope, glue and tools to install the plug. I then took the tire to them and asked for air and they refused to air my tire up. I then drove to the nearby convenance store and filled my tire with their air compressor. I would have never left someone stranded with a flat tire. NEVER. A note could have been written on the repair bill explaining the repair wasn't guaranteed. I would have signed it. The tire is still on the car and not leaking.

[@k1-club]

stupid you should you 16mm drill bit to do the test.

[@bobbrowne3027]

Come down one morning to a flat front tyre and found a board screw in it. Strangely enough I had purchased a mixed pack of sizes of the screw type a few weeks earlier but was dubious about them working. The repair has been over a year now without any problem or noticeable loss of pressure other than a periodic normal top up as with all the other tyres. Absolutely surprised and happy with it , I keep the little box of them in the car for peace of mind and maybe get someone else out of trouble stuck with a flat. Quick and easy to fit , brilliant little things , recommended.

[@shammon1]

Used the first one on many Motorcycles, Cars and Trikes. There an absolute life saver when stuck with a flat tyre. Top tip 1- ream out that hole with the tool a good bit make sure its well channelled . 2- use the metal hand tool type tools the plastic ones will snap 3- when pulling it out turn a quarter turn then pull. nice clip thanks for uploading.

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thanks for watching !

[@RandoWisLuL]

the instructions on the latest kit i got says not to turn at all in bolt letters

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Self-vulcanizing plugs or the ones that need the rubber cement, which one is better?

[@michaelmckinney5509]

@@Mickey_Bauerhalf and half

[@Chris-gc3cm]

I've used the brown plug strip for decades and never had one fail.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Do you use self-vulcanizing plugs or the ones that require the use of rubber cement? Which one is better?

[@jaynedoug9453]

I prefer the ones that come with rubber cement. Usually get mine at harbor freight and they've never failed on me.

[@vulpoiuraul6729]

I had in my car with no problems till the day i had to change it. Used it on vans all the time. Would say they are the fastest, easiest and most effective

[@TruongLe-eo8kh]

​@jaynedoug9453 walmart kit no long comes with small tube of rubber cement. I plugged mine Odyssey 3 weeks ago without cement. So far still holding good

[@ThePeopleVerse]

I have used the sticky rope repair several times and once drove to the end of the tires life without having a better repair done, and it lasted with no issues. I carry a set in all my vehicles because it works so well. Great test... now, drive on it for a couple hundred miles and see if they all stand up to use.

[@markturner5996]

Over the years I have used the brown strip plugs; used them in atv,car, and OTR truck tires. Always used cement,never twisted while removing tool, and Always while inflated. Excellent repair...

[@Drummermm]

I've used the tire plug strips on car tires for 30 years. They are easy to install, and they don't leak as long as you keep the driving to around town and short freeway way trips. But if you take a long ( 2-3 hour ) freeway trip, the tire will heat up enough that the glue will melt, and the tire strip will start to exit the tire due to the centrifugal force. For that main reason I think mushroom plugs are superior because it is locked on the tire from the inside.

[@ciupaciupa453]

cazzata, il mastice non si scioglie col calore, è sviluppato appositamente.

[@njphilwt]

Somehow I am consistently blessed with a nail or screw within the first year of a new set of tires. I have always used slime plugs like the orange one here. They last the full life of the tire set.

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

Yes I also blessed with new tire punctures as well as rock hits in my new windshield. Just life I guess

[@sktoh4469]

I often get a nail or screw in a tire when I drive pass by a house being built. I now avoid those streets whenever possible.

[@noobSaybotK]

Wow and to think I paid 12 bucks for a inside patch and for tire to still leak air! I will try one of these orange ones

[@417ah7]

For my motorcycles flats, I use the Stop and Go mushroom plug kit. They have always lasted the life of the tire, and never leaked air.

[@Mr.Engineer.]

Drove 4 years on a 35" all terrain tire with 2 holes sealed with the "orange" like plug strip both through hot summer and cold winters as well as low pressure offroad driving. It lasted as long as I kept the car and went on to be used by the next owner as well. No problem running your tire for years with that plug in it

[@thewholls7176]

Ive used the sticky rope repair kit with the cement glue - many times over the last 30 years - its always held even right from a new tyre until its worn out…… its a life long repair

[@OldJoe212]

I've been using the 3rd one (sticky black) for over 40 years without a failure. I once had a 16d nail go in head first. Since I was going to be getting new tire anyway, I decided to try something. It took 3 of the black stickies to finally seal the hole. Got up early the next morning just in case. Anyway, that patch lasted 2 months until I got now tires without losing any air. I wouldn't recommend using 3 rather than an inside patch, it did prove how good they work.

[@RPGreg2600]

The brown rope patches are the easiest to install and the most effective in my experience

[@akrocuba]

I've used #1 plug and #2 plugs without any problems over the years. Always held until the tire required changing from wear. Great vid

[@arneldobumatay3702]

Mount tire on vehicle and report back after 500 miles.

[@giaiaspirit]

Didn't think these were meant to be permanent repairs? Thought it's only meant to keep a car moving long enough to safe place to change to a spare or a more accessible road to tow trucks…

[@DemetryG]

​@@giaiaspiritI use the first method on my semi truck and trailer tires all the time without any issues. And pressure on those tires are from 105 cold to 115 hot. Never had a blowout or any other issues whatsoever. As long as you do it correctly.

[@saucysuishi341]

Yes these actually are a permanent repair lol.​@@DemetryG

[@AndreLuiz-gk1mf]

500 miles is no longer time to change tires😅😅

[@symbionet]

I use these quite often, the first type. . Providing it is a “standard” round hole the repair will last the tyre. Once I had use 4 in one large hole on the side wall. It lasted the journey home and held air but, I changed the tyre.

[@peaceineachsmile3871]

if you combine product #1 and #4 by shredding of a thin string of product#1 and wrap around the thread of #4, this can be use even on the trailer’s tire to buy a bit time if u r in the middle of nowhere, and it is easier to screw this in a big tire. Plugging a big tire is almost impossible without proper tool and strength of the arm. If use this combination in a regular car, it will be super. Product #1 expands like bubble gum when contacted by air pressure (imagine like when u r blowing and making bubble while chewing gum), that’s the concept and that is why i love using #1. The other products look so cool too. Thank you for sharing the experience!

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thanks for watching !

[@rlevo]

I use both number 1 and the screw type. The screws are very good for roadside repairs when you don't need to remove the wheel. I used them on my work vehicles and they hold up very well. Occasionally, they leak if it is a jagged hole. I usually then repair with the bacon strips and they are then good. So number 1 is better, but requires removing the wheel for a good repair. Number 4 is best for a field repair, and mostly works well.

[@willem8396]

I have had 2 flat tires in 1 month. These are the first in the last 50 years that I have been driving. Both repairs were done on the side of the road with a tire repair screw . It is now 4 months later and 6000 km. further and not a single tire has dropped in tire pressure.. Good result for a cheap repair..

[@rodpanhard]

I've just done the mushroom plug repair to one of my tyres, I got a screw in it and the tyre repair places refused to repair it claiming it's too near the sidewall even though it's on the tread a good inch in so I did the mushroom plug repair myself, I swapped the tyre out to the rear and so far it's holding up fine.

[@lesmotley6839]

As long as you didn't drive on a completely flat tyre damaging the sidewall in the process your repair even though it's an inch from the edge will last the rest of the tyres life. Rest easy.

[@BlakJak206]

Weirdly enough, I too just had a screw go into my tire and the repair place said it was too close to the sidewall despite being on the tread a good inch in. They wanted to sell me two tires for $700. Nah, I'll patch it myself.

[@jessg8321]

If they refuse to do it, they're deciding they don't want the liability of that patch coming loose. Its also not worth it for techs to do a tire repair as its more work than to replace. A proper tire patch involves taking the tire off the wheel, installing the patch, then remounting and balancing.

[@Geeeti]

I use the screws and both my front tyres have them in. No a problem with them at all. I do wind mine in a bit further than you did though.

[@buddyboy4x44]

I always drill out my holes. I have found the supplied rasp tool is almost impossible to run in and out otherwise. Seeing all methods one against the other is extremely helpful. I am impressed with the ease of the last one, the one that screws in with a Phillips screwdriver. It is the cheapest by far, an added bonus. At the side of the road that would be my choice in the future. To date I have always used the first method you showed with the rope, but it can be a struggle.

[@blandrooker6541]

I've used repair screws on my motorcycle for the past 2 years, they're quick, easy and reliable for your average nail or screw hole, works best if you use the tube of rubber cement they come with. They will get you home, and I carry a portable inflator as well. Saved my butt a few times, and the first one I used was when I caught a nail in a tire less than a day old. No way I was buying another, screw you tire shop, popped it in, forgot about for 6 months until it was time to replace it.

[@АнатолийАсеев-с9ы]

20 лет ремонтирую шины вариантом #1. За всё это время только один раз через заглушку начал спускать воздух на четвертом году. Заменил и всё нормально.

[@klossfam]

I've plugged tons of tires with the typical cord repair and have never had issues. I like to get a proper inside patch repair but most tire places are there to sell tires, so they will refuse to do any repair unless it's dead center. This of course is BS, so I just plug it and live with my nearly free repair...and again, I've never had issues after thousands of miles of driving.

[@Chippy569]

Not necessarily BS, there just needs to be enough room on the inside of the tire for the patch part to lay flat (ie not on the sidewall). Generally speaking, that's around the first circumferential groove in the tread design. My shop only does plug-patches, not these rope-type things, for liability's sake. Across the hundred appointments we do a day, maybe 1 every other day is a patch. So we do a lot of them, lol.

[@robertwilliams-mc9et]

the bike wont pass an mot test with any of them in the uk.

[@alfredmorency8296]

It would be interesting to see how your repairs hold up to use.

[@dwbpqfpg5929]

My dad plugged a hole in the sidewall of a tire on a k5 blazer with the cheap brown plugs back around 12 years ago. We drove around 90 miles round trip to church every Sunday for 3 weeks before the plug blew out. He couldn't afford tires at the time so he just put another plug into it every time one blew out until he could afford a full set of new tires.

[@russbell6418]

I’ve had one fail out of maybe 30-40. It was within the first 100 miles. Yep, tires flex; I’d like to see his test after 100-150 miles, and not more than 5 psi over rated pressure. That’s about what running temperature produces on a hot day.

[@a___________r414]

I have experience with the first brown one - it works and works!!!

[@berenteelsing2422]

A week ago I have used repair kit #1 and till far no problem with my motortire. After seeing this vid, now I can ride my motorbike like as usual and with a trustfull feeling. Thanks for vid!

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thanks for watching !

[@TheDigger06]

Stop n go mushroom kit,, used a few on car, no issues even after a year, used one on my mates hyabusa on a european tour, 6000 miles,some 150mph plus runs, didnt even lose 1 psi

[@moviewatcher1024]

I like the mushroom plug - used it and saw that it worked well.

[@KAKAFU]

The screw in one (Bought on Temu lol ) I currently using in my tire 8mo's now, still holding up.. used them all and the Screw in is the easiest I keep a few in my Glove box.. Thanks for the Video. Note that there are 2 sizes on the screw in one I used the bigger one

[@Joe_Blo]

I removed a dash screw & used it to plug a puncture i got up in the woods. It got me home.

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Good thinking

[@franksmith2981]

I have used the orange tire plug kits many times and after installing they have always lasted the duration of the life of the tire and I also carry the simple screw in ones in my glove box for a just in case quick repair on the side of the road and I just wanted to add that one time had a flat tire when I got out of work and I quickly put in the screw type pump the tire up with my portable inflator and went home with plans to use the proper plug kit on the weekend but I forgot and just kept driving it took about 4 months for the screw in plug to finally give out and fall out of the tire which reminded me to then use the proper plug but I'm just saying if it lasted 4 months they will definitely last long enough to get you home or to a tire repair shop

[@joergarms1]

Great comparison. I always have those brown strips in my car, but never had to use them. The screws look very easy to use.

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thanks for watching !

[@adrianwynne4236]

The screw one is the easiest, but I have the screw one & mushrooms just in case. Just need it to get you to the end of your journey & back home, definitely worth having in this day of cars with no spare wheel 👍🏻

[@md2320]

Having investigated and then purchased the string variant. I found that our European brothers/sisters repair tyres this way, unlike our plug and patch technique. The European way seems to last the life of the tyre 👍 I get the impression that the UK wants to charge inflated prices to repair tyres and don't want people to know there's a cheaper way ..........

[@FJRDN01]

Esos "mocos" me han salvado la vida tres veces. Gran video!!!! Gracias. Mucha gente no sabe qué es esto

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thank you !

[@juhbaratta9494]

Não há outro vídeo melhor ou igual a esse. Quem tinha dúvidas sobre qual reparo usar, não tem mais, só é usar o que melhor lhe convier!!! Valeu amigão!!!!

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thank you for the comments ! :)

[@MiniLemmy]

I’ve always used the mushroom tyre plugs and they work fine as long as the damage to the tyre was a hole and not a tear

[@tucker68red]

I've started to use the rubber mushroom plug and have had no issues so far ... and I've used both the cord and the screw variants which did the job but I prefer the mushroom bung ... think because its rubber and is less noticeable..

[@Knightyme]

I used the pre-sticky 3. 3000Km later still good, no leaking detected. 1 and 3 are fundamentally identical in application, 1 uses rubber cement as the 'sticky' and 3 is pre-sticky as far as i can tell.

[@tomstrum6259]

I've only used the "BaconStrip" tire plugs over 40+ yrs & all worked good....Most "Challenging" repair was when I somehow picked up a Chevy engine 3/8" dia Starter Bolt....That hole needed 4 strip Plugs side by side to seal !!

[@colinford7033]

Have used No 1 method numerous times without problems and carry a kit always,great vid thanks.

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thanks for watching !

[@George-pg2ii]

Good video of the different types. The sticky cords have been my choice

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thanks, I agree

[@GenMaster124]

70 psi in a standard car tyre is suicidal …I’ve worked in a tyre shop and seen the damage and exploding tyre can do . All four tyre plugs are good as a get you home repair…thanks for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@Jandejongjong]

Most are perfect solution for not buying a new tire.

[@tettazwo9865]

Get you home repair only, yes!

[@ZOANOM]

@@tettazwo9865 Nah... run em till the tread forces a tire replacement. I've run plugs on motorcycle tires for decades. When they start to leak air, just replace them if your tread is still good.

[@ciupaciupa453]

stupidate!! ho fatto il gommista per 40 anni e la gomma scoppia se le tele sul fianco sono danneggiate.. a me è capitato 2 volte e solo quella da camion quando era a 5 atmosfere mi ha alzato da terra. PS: il pericolo non è tanto la pressione, ma il volume d'aria: una gomma da bici a 8 atm fa pif, una da camion fa boooom

[@cire06.]

I think the 2nd and 3rd are the best IMO. The 1st one is the OG but it makes me feel unsure of it even though i know its going to hold (i dont know why). I like the last one because how easy it is compared to the rest but feel like it will not last long when until you get new tires. Great test i really appreciate it I'm doing this today on my tires :D

[@brianwebb191]

They ALL work fine, screw is the easy one though as do not need to remove wheel,

[@draytonkk]

the orange strips are magical, ive used 3 in a sidewall gash and it held over 1000 km, well over, it lasted a full summer or driving, and a few 80kmph j turns, not trivial granny driving but hard abuse at times

[@bobfisheruk]

I used No.4 (repair No.1) in Austria on a Rear Motorcycle tyre, then rode home over 1000 miles without losing air.

[@regbaron]

Used the screw one a week ago, so far so good.

[@The_Animal_Man]

I know some of y'all might give me the heat for this but there was where I drove over multiple nails and one newish tire with only about 10,000 miles of wear on my wrx... I am not going to sell out another $800 to replace all the tires because it's all wheel drive well that's what they recommend you do which makes sense.... the driver side front had four Nails in which 3 of them were ON the sidewall.... so I got my handy dandy plug kit, patched all of them and used the rubber cement, and I had not had a single air leak ever since and the tires held up perfectly fine till they needed to be replaced last year from regular ol wear n tear😂

[@davidwilliamson4987]

I have used the screw in plug a few times with good results I apply a tire glue to this and then screw it in.

[@DavidM2002]

Last year, I was on a trip on my motorcycle and had run over a nail which resulted in a slow but steady leak. I was unable to repair it by more conventional methods so I got a Number 12 sheet metal screw ( not a wood screw ) and screwed it into the hole. If I had some rubber cement, I would have applied that to the threads first. Using a sheet metal screw is important because it has big, coarse threads and will therefore grip the rubber better. Within 100 miles, as expected, the screw head just wore away to nothing, leaving the threaded section in the tire. I didn't lose a single pound of air before getting the tire replaced. I now carry a sheet metal screw and stubby screw driver with me ( along with more conventional plugs ) in my repair kit. From my experience, almost anything will work because the heat of driving will vulcanize the tire and the plug, whatever that plug is made of. I have had nails and screws in my tires on both my motorcycle and my car and after sufficient miles, any air leaking stops. It's mostly about ease of installation. I've never seen the tire repair screws and they would get my vote if I didn't already have the rope type.

[@douglaskim6611]

Thanks very much. One of my tin=re ahs a puncture closed to the side and repair guy refused to repair. I will try it myself with your video.

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thanks for watching !

[@jaynedoug9453]

Been using those plug strips from harbor freight forever. Never had one fail.

[@richbinaz]

I've used the black string, but it dries out and leaks over time. I've used the mushroom plug with variable results - sometimes the ridging on the inside of the tire can stop it from fully sealing. These can all get you out of a hole until you can do a proper internal mushroom patch fix.

[@tomferrin1148]

You must have pretty strong hands! I've personally used some of these puncture repairs kits and the screwdriver handle style reamers and "string" insertion tools can be very hard to insert into a puncture hole. The T-handle style tools are easier to use because hand gripping and twisting strength is less of a factor. I also wish you would have included the Dynaplug tubeless tire repair kit as it does not require twisting -- maybe in a future video?

[@trapps75]

Every tire shop I ever went to does the first one but they also do patch on inside i tell them to do both. The last one I never saw but it seems so easy and convenient

[@schortii]

Used the red one on a almost new Yokohama Parada and it was driven hard on racetracks, curbs and gravel. The Tire nor the plug never give up.

[@encostablanca]

Most easy one for roadside emergency is the screw one. Will get you home so you can fix the problem with a better solution

[@pro-duct911]

Been using 4th method that os screw with some kind of rubber seal. Been driving high way, long trip. Not even 1 psi drop. And it easy to use.

[@Kcheng9]

The screw type is the easiest and fastest. Least effort or muscle power needed. I used once and so far so good.

[@Discretesignals]

If you're working in a shop on customers' vehicles, it's a good idea to dismount the tire and inspect the inside for damage. If the tire was driven a long time underinflated the inside of the tire can be damaged and you wont see it from the outside.

[@nas979]

Using the orange - red plug strip, I had it in my previous car for over 2 years until the car got sold, no cement nor glue was added

[@hotpuppy1]

I had a slow leak in a tire and took it to a shop to be fixed. They charged me $28 and I discovered it was one of these string plugs. It still leaked near the fixed area. Turns out a construction staple had pierced the tire and they missed the other leg. They charged me ANOTHER $28 for the fix. This time they took the tire off and put a patch on the inside. They said it was another hole so another charge! It was the SAME cause! ONE STAPLE! If they had taken the tire off the rim in the first place and PATCHED it they way I was expecting in the first place, I wouldn't have had to take it back. If I wanted a cheap plug, I could have done that MYSELF at home for $5!

[@blutey]

Good video. I've used type 3 several times over the years on my motorcycle. All lasted the full life of the tyre - up to 2 years. PS careful about over-inflating a tyre that much. They can sometimes go bang causing nasty injuries.

[@reedy8585]

I've used the brown and black push through strips to fix more than 10 punctures and the tyres have worn out before I've had any issues, not even a slow leak. One thing I will say is that you may need to rebalance the wheel afterwards.

[@ROACHRAGE2]

I've got to where I regularly repair my own leaks. Most are caused by nails, screws, or similar sharp objects that go straight in and are easily repaired. I resent tire shops that use damaged tire as an excuse to bully you into getting a new tire, especially since my tires are $400 each. The common excuses are the damage is too close to the edge of the tread, and the tire is near the end of its life cycle. Additionally, even with an appointment the wait time can easily be an hour or more. So, I use the common plug strip repair system and have never had a tire fail because of their use. Remember this was a common method of repair until recently when tire shops decided these plugs were no longer viable. Out of the many I have done to my vehicle as well as my entire (en-tire?) family's cars I have only had two that leaked, and when that happened I just added another plug and had no further issues.

[@lawrenceogden3736]

Used the sticky string very good . Great video

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@rs8197-dms]

I've used the tire strips a couple times. The last time, a couple months ago, in addition to a lot of town driving I did a fairly fast long open road trip - 750 km in one day, mostly at about 145 kph. Everything still perfect, and I can't find the patch any more, it seems to have blended into the tyre.

[@kimboDragon]

Nice job I’ll be buying one of these kits now pretty handy to fix your self out on a trip to get to a tyres service opened in a weekday

[@mrpetit2]

I've only used the cheap brown strips, and the held up fine for the remaining lifespan of the tyre. Also at high speeds (250kph) on the autobahn. No problem👍

[@kalebgremmel1214]

I've used the ones first demonstrated. Rubber strip with rubber cement that you apply onto the strip before inserting. Both on my previous car and current car. Previous car I went about a year with the plug before trading it in and bought my current car where I had a tenP nail find it's way in a brand new tire. A year later and I needed new tires because I had no tread left. Plug still held. This is plug kits that I buy at any local gas station. Just assess your situation. As long as the object doesn't go in at too far an angle and not too close to a side wall, you will be fine doing it yourself on the side of the road. This is also in a passenger vehicle with no "extra" weight on the tire.

[@kw4690]

I use number 1 all the time on my 4x4 tyres and they last foreever. Ive pluged 3 sided by side as the hole was from a jagged rock and it held for thousands of kms. Highway use and metal roads.

[@johnbower]

Roads in the UK are made of tarmac

[@richardjackson9708]

I have used the screw repair and it’s held up on several of my cars

[@dianeattaway8733]

I need to test these on my motorcycle. My experience, the plug strip gets yanked out every time when a power wheelie from 80-120mph and results in rapid deflation. I believe the torque from the asphalt heats up the plug and the traction rips it out in seconds. I know the inside patch or replacing the tire works, but one of these might survive, like the sticky string if it fully vulcanizes. I'll have to test these... nothing like the real thrill of testing to destruction at high speeds on two wheels!

[@417ah7]

For you, the mushroom plug won't pull out.

[@pharrison3873]

Always used the first one it they always lasted the life of tire. They all work, but the first one is by far the easiest and quickest.

[@meANDpujju]

Used 2 Plug repair kit used in rear left tyre in single time. 2 screws are inserted in that tyres

[@mikalcobbs9402]

So I’ve always been a fan of patch plugs, you have to dismantle the tire but it’s plugged and patched so it’s a much better repair however you can’t use them on sidewall punctures, limited to about 1-2 tread lines from sidewall

[@westpearson6759]

I’ve used sticky strips for tire repairs for many years, and never had one fail.

[@PaulHayman-tq5kb]

The last One was the best because you can keep it in the car boot sale and ready to use at any time just screw and Go

[@keefr128]

I've done a few of these plugs with the wheel still on the car.😁

[@krisg822]

i did used a repair kit from a bicycle on my car tire, and since the hole in the tire was from a tiny nail, it worked out quite well, but i took the wheel off the car as i was going to work....so i repaired it after work when there was no longer any air in the tire. The repaired tire did last for about 7 months, bcoz by that time the thread on the inner side was almost gone, so had to get new set of tires anyway. After the repair i let the wheel in the trunk of my car for the weekend, so that the glue would do it's job. I drove multiple times up to 250kmh, no problems at all. The hole was just like in the video in the thicker part of the tire.

[@alexisdougherty2652]

Me too, I thought that's how they were intended to be used? Quick and easy, even on the side of the road.

[@gap9992]

Very interesting If you are stuck on the side of the road with no spare - like many modern cars - the tyre screw is the easiest to install to get you to a tyre shop, at reduced speed, for a professional repair I also carry a mountain bike tubeless tyre repair kit because the strips are much smaller but can still plug most nail sized holes without having to make a much bigger hole in the tyre. If you want it to be a permanent repair, when you can work on the tyre safely, then the then the first two shown above are the best. I prefer the plug but they might not seat properly in tyres with the noise reducing foam inside - which are a complicating gimmick IMO

[@mudia80]

For this, "clean" holes, IMHO mushroom would be the winner. It's sape (the tead) will prevent from "unpluging" while braking.

[@johnbower]

Thanks for showing the different options, But if a tyre has has lost all it's air while the vehicle was parked, it can be very difficult just finding the leak in the tyre, you first have to jack the car up and remove the wheel, then inflate the tyre, you then usually need a leak detection liquid to spray around the tyre to find the leak, (not very pleasant when dark and raining) this makes repairing the leak the easy part, ask me how I know :(

[@adrianforrest8553]

Found a screw in my real wheel on my little motorbike today, have purchased the first method and watched a dozen videos....will be attempting in the morning 😬

[@shawbros]

"Found a screw in my real wheel" As opposed to the fake wheel.

[@YUFlysofast]

Both of my vehicles have plugs in in one of the tires. More similar to the chemicure. They never lose any air and have held up fine over hundreds of miles

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

I think the Chemi-cure repair is the best of them myself

[@thra5herxb12s]

A real puncture doesn't remove any rubber from the tyre like a drill does. It just pushes the rubber to the side without usually damaging the carcase..

[@russbell6418]

Sometimes can cut a bit of cord, but cords are remarkably able to tolerate minor damage. I often drill a small puncture about 1/8 to be able to insert plug.

[@hachi666roku]

The legend of the safety seal Salesman is legendary- literally never bought tires and plugged every hole on the radial. Literally dozens of brown strips on each tire. Road hazzard warranties kinda messed with his livelihood but i got his kit in my box 😂

[@linnayellis22]

Thanks for the vid helps amateurs like myself

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@danortiz1907]

3 is very effective and melts with the original rubber at rolling temperature

[@rdrosencrow3236]

Use number two on motorcycle. I think it's the best design. A bit of work. The most logical.

[@Darren-u4i]

Long as it gets you home.

[@DavidM2002]

Safely

[@Jandejongjong]

It’s all perm. Not temp. Tires don’t just shred couse of a puncture.

[@Justin-s1n7v]

Or to work

[@1994AustinSmith]

​@@Justin-s1n7vOr the nearest repair shop, or lasts long enough for a weird fat-bike tire to be delivered to the repair shop. I ride an e-fat-bike.

[@ertugrulgazioglu7515]

Excellent test. Easier way is rubber screws it seems.

[@knobsdialsandbuttons]

Thanks for watching !

[@ertugrulgazioglu7515]

I mean for motorcycle tyres.

[@AndreKrenn]

Ich hatte bis jetzt immer diese braune Schlange, die habe ich sogar beim Traktorreifen, seit 4 Jahren ohne Probleme. Beim Auto hab ich sowieso nur gebrauchte Reifen, da habe ich gelegentlich einen mit Loch. Da bin ich jetzt umgestiegen auf die Pilze, hab aber noch keinen montiert. In 1.000km werde ich die mal testen.

[@bobchaney9937]

I pulled a 3/8 bolt out of a tire. Went in head first. 3 to 4 plugs later it held air. I told the customer to get a new tire and don't drive fast or far.

[@russbell6418]

Easy test bubbles, 1/2 of sprayer (quart?) of water, good squeeze of dawn, or 2 squeezes of discount dish soap, 1/2 bottle 0 degree windshield wash. The alcohol makes the soap creep into crevices better. I use it for natural gas/propane leak detector also.

[@beauthestdane]

I have used the sticky black string ones many times on a variety of tires. I've only had one of them fail, and I just redid it, and it was fine after that.

[@DieselCowboyTrucking]

I use black jack heavy truck repair plugs on my semi truck no issues and over 200k on oem tire that's been plugged from A half inch bolt puncture

[@VyperMem]

But the tire store says these don't work and void their warranty. I've been plugging tires for over 40 years. These simple plugs work, and work well.