How To Patch A Punctured Tire

I call these "worm patches" and they work really well on simple punctures in the middle of the tire tread. You shouldn't patch a tire that's punctured on or near the sidewall. A Patch like this will help you get to your destination. It may even last the remaining life of the tire, but you should be careful and check the tire for blisters on the sidewall, uneven wear, or returning low pressure. These are all signs that your tire may fall quickly, including a blowout.

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Great demo. How difficult was it to push that plug into the tire? Would it be difficult for an older person or a woman to get enough pressure behind the push to get the plug seated? If the old-fashioned kit shown in your video is too difficult to use, would you recommend the Slime additive or another tire sealant as an alternative?

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Twisting while pushing helps. I probably put about 30-35 pounds of force into it. If you stand the tire up on end and use a wall or curb to keep it from rolling, you could easily use your body weight to get it inserted. I could see how arthritic hands night be unhappy with the situation, but it should be no more difficult to do then using the lug wrench to remove the wheel in the first place.