How To Repair A Nail Hole In A Tire

[@ThurstonHowell3rd]

I use a safety seal tire plug kit. Same kit a buddy of mine used at his dad's "old school" Amoco gas station back in the 80's. Never used "glue" when plugging tires so that's a new one on me. 1. Pull the nail 2. Let air out of the tire and use the spira-probe and lube to hone out the nail hole 3. Plug the hole. The left over lube from honing the hole will help the repair plug slide in easier. 4. Cut the excess plug but always leave a little. The road will file the rest of it down anyway.

[@Mentorcase]

I had 1 of those in a front tyre when I got the vehicle, it was sticking out a bit like you suggest but years later it was still there but had turned all fuzzy, it was too short to cut off.

[@souravbhattacharyya3392]

At first fill up air, keep the rubber strip ready in the needle, then widen the hole with the Rimmer, take it out and immediately insert the rubber strip, turn it by 360 degrees and then give it a single pull to bring out. If the rubber strip is sticky, no need of rubber cement. And after the work is done, check by spraying soapy water on the spot as well as the entire tyre.

[@djjammindave]

THANK YOU....YOU SHOULD BE THE VOV ON THIS VID......

[@btsaucedo1]

Flip flops and socks! Keepin' it gangsta!

[@prplivingsavedNfavoured]

Usefulness increases significantly if the camera is directed in all that’s happening👍🏼

[@craigfishcake2543]

You've missed an important part which is the application of the rubber solution to the fixing material. People wouldn't know that had to be done looking at this video. But the rest of it is good.

[@djjammindave]

AT 1:56 HE GRABS THE CEMENT (GLUE) AND YOU CAN HEAR THE SNIFF AS HE APPLIES IT TO THE PLUG. GOOD JOB.

[@dwightphillips7578]

Awesome ingenuity

[@edwardchilders8353]

Glue helps lubricate the plug so it goes in easier and seals better when dried. If you inflate the tire to just above max pressure the plug goes in much easier also.

[@billprezioso3677]

Great camera work who’s the directo?

[@zack4382]

What does they call the tools that you used for fixing the tire and what is the best kind of it?

[@jakobporterz3211]

Is this temporary fix or should you have e it fixed professionally after fixing the hole?

[@Fast333i]

is it ok to put the tire back onto the car right after repair? or do i need to wait some time before glue toughens?

[@johnbianes5773]

I want to change tube on a 4by3nahalf ten inch tire on a hand dolly. Does the rim .have to be removed from axle?

[@ugege2501]

Didnt how you applied the contact rubber cement, just food for thought. Thanks for the vid.

[@rantzzzrantzzz2568]

At one point I genuinely thought he was trying to mate with tyre.

[@michaelmgx]

Thanks for this video - just used it to repair my tire. Thanks again :)

[@jonvella1188]

The jobs looks to be properly done, I have even repaired my tire without the need of removing it, however flattening the tire a bit will do the job with much ease. What I don't like is the way the rubber is cut from the tire, the extra bit will tear off neatly eventually by wear and tear. Just to be clear my last repair was a year and a half ago and have never replaced the tire since and covered over 15,000 miles.

[@tonylogicalmanus8872]

Good Job there. Never done a repair myself, but needs must when you cannot afford (or don't worry about affording) the shop prices to have it done. I will admit, the camera was poorly placed when putting (I believe) the rubber cement onto the plug prior to inserting it, but it appears straightforwards. Again, Good Job.

[@mangreat71]

Can you use the great stuff it's some yellow foam to seal up a car tire ?

[@John-nh5yr]

2:43 Should KZbin flag this I'm not sure if that was concentual

[@giovannigarcia4520]

lil dee lol

[@mercediereed9513]

😭😂😂

[@DesertFernweh]

great video, just one minor word of advice. Have the plug in the tool and ready (minus the Plastic cement, add that right before you use it) before you pull the nail. You'll wast less air. Overall of the best videos I have seen yet.

[@stanislavtimanov]

How much time need waiting before cut a tail?

[@salemswylm850]

it's important to say " ahh ohh ahh " when i put the repair kit into the tire ?

[@josepeixoto3384]

yeah,cause the hole was too small

[@rayc1503]

Salem SwYlM It is when your gettin' off on the work your doin'

[@dondesnoo1771]

The ahh ooh is the spot where I took it to the garage an gave up couldnt get it out 😂

[@rickferko406]

What did he do with the glue? Did he sniff it?

[@shelby50411]

Is it necessary to coat the plug with rubber cement? I bought a kit and the step by step direction do not say anything about coating the plug wit rubber cement even though rubber cement was included

[@Pauls-workshop]

rubber cement will make it easier to push the plug through

[@seau2007]

Looks good. Love the foot ware and socks.

[@patricklam2500]

I have a nail on about the same spot. Pepboy told me not repairable. Does ur tire still hold well?

[@paulgallo6484]

Yeah they always try to sell you a tire. Many of them don't want to use plugs

[@jimmyng1392]

@@paulgallo6484 Plugging a tire is only a temporary repair!

[@mgdiaz2158]

I find that letting all the air out before plugging the hole it's much easier. Less resistance when pushing the plug in the hole. You have to put air in the tire anyway because you will lose air when you remove the nail. Fill it up to the required pressure then check the other 3 tires.

[@whatsup3270]

and I make the repair without removing the tire

[@Dux_R_Us]

thanks! now I know how easy it is to fix my tire. Obviously some grunting is required. :)

[@johnnydeutschemark3620]

How long do you wait to inflate the tire after plug/patching hole in tire?

[@LLuE88]

have done this while tire is on the vehicle / on the ground, can be done without having to add extra air before traveling on, usually check and add some air before going on longer trips. have each tool and hole filler laid out within reach, it works.

[@petro062]

They told me if the hole is outside the lines you can't use a plug because there is no belt to hold it in. AND the big stores won't even fix it there.I had a guy patch the inside there and it still leaked so now I'm using fix a flat for the final fix.Just a tiny leak the patch only got 90% of the leak.

[@muhammadawisabdshahadan1117]

Cacing jenama apa kamu guna ada lendiran basahan seperti gam cair itu gayezzzz?..🤔🧐

[@rukus100821]

does the tools come with the knife?

[@vegan-vrking9565]

dick dickerson lmao no

[@mariooki4270]

Todo bien pero con lo que tardas y la fuerza que haces te conviene poner el gato y cambiar la cubierta por el auxilio

[@cudo3868]

That's the way to handle the situation. Finally common sense shows the way. Good job!

[@creamvillage]

2:43 what's that's sound

[@amritarathore1769]

Great video for those who has some idea of tyre repair. For first timers not that helpful. If you could add some commentary with the video and some Do's and Don't too would be highly appreciated.

[@peterstevens4223]

G00D Morning from Auckland, New Zealand it’s Monday, March 9, 2020.

[@PRAKASHSANGLE]

What u put solution in it

[@mrlifetime64]

i like the gloves and the grunting

[@raydimmock4336]

I grunted a lot more when I repaired mine. Man type workout

[@nina33]

I got same problem right know in front tire ...

[@rayc1503]

nina kanam Get this guy to repair it for you. The sound effects come as part of the package 😂

[@djjammindave]

NOW

[@Athecubus]

Can I do it with the tire in the car already?

[@Pauls-workshop]

I've done it with the wheel still on the car.

[@iggwhy5380]

Just went to a tire shop to get it fixed. The rim got scratched, I just got my car barely two weeks ago so it can't possibly be from a curb because I've been extremely careful with my new baby. The tire shop owner even screamed at me and didn't want to take any responsibility for it. Is it possible to scratch the rim when dismounting the tire to fix it?

[@Pauls-workshop]

anything is possible with some of these shops but a good shop will usually do a good clean job

[@CryptoInspector2017]

nice dude ! gonna go to the tire shop now and negotiate with em, wanted to confirm its fixable without changing all tyres as im sure they gonna try to upsell me to get new tires ! great vid !

[@metatechnologist]

Local name brand tire shop won't repair a tire below a certain thread level. Well maybe you need to wait until next paycheck!

[@normangroves1902]

Don't say anything, and do half the stuff off camera...very useful!

[@paulclarke267]

how permanent is this?

[@edwinherrera-nieto-]

good video, just a quick observation, it would help if you would explain what you're doing and why, also can't see what you're doing sometimes, other than that thanks from all of us doityourselvers.

[@yahnsolo]

this is a nice method to repair tire but you need to do more checks and cleaning work from the inside... So it's needed to tear out the tire from the rim... And also, if the hole is too close of the shoulders you must scrap the tire. It can explode easy at higher speeds. Take care

[@19XAliX94]

im going to try this tomorrow, thank you!

[@whatsup3270]

Not bad BUT 1) usually done with tire on car, 2) once you remove the object allow the tire to go flat (reduces work) 3) twisting the tools usually helps, 4) he over trimmed that plug, trim most excess but leave some excess it reduces fails because that gummy chord will move for a day or two before it finally settles, if his recedes he may have caused a failure. WARNING do not do this in the wall (side of tire) that rubber is to weak

[@c6gav]

Is that tyre worth repairing..? There's not that much tread left on it..!

[@coolramone]

Nevermind my question... I waited about 10 to 15 minutes after glued plug insertion and aired tire up to 40 psi w/no leaks detected with window cleaner. Wow 75,397 views! You rock! (I'm in the wrong business....music, lol) .. P.S. It's funny how the psi in tires doesn't change before and after they are on the truck. Seems like the psi would be higher after the weight of the truck was put on them. Peace, out. :) -|--

[@HerrBolek]

I see a real Professional who works in rubber gloves!

[@seanhunter3926]

tried it. it only messed my tire up even more and better yet the rubber didn't stay in the tire. now I'm stuck 800 miles from home

[@gd5128]

Legend has it your still stuck 800 miles from home

[@richardt9092]

ive done this many times. Never encountered a problem and saved about £200 quid so far. its quick simple. I do it on the car . slow punctures.

[@coolramone]

Thanks for the vid. [Just like a guy, doesn't say anything until it's all over. :) ] .. How long do you wait for the glue to dry before you put air in the tire?

[@troybennet684]

Well.....Not sure about anyone else out there BUT.....I bought this Kit and tired to repair my Tire as shown, and I have to say.....It is pretty well next to impossible to get that Plug into the Tires Hole, in our Colder weather. Not only that BUT.....When you have Air in the Tire.....the Air that escapes as you are TRYING to get Plug into the Hole...makes it next to impossible to get the Plug into the Tire, as shown. Next time I try to make a repair, I think that it will be a lot Easier....if....you Deflate your entire Tire, so that it is completely Flat and out of air. I play Middle Linebacker and IF....I have trouble getting this thing into the Tire.....I can only imagine the trouble that some Snow Flake would have , doing the exact same thing. It might be easier to do, in the warmer Summer months?

[@TzvetomirIvanov]

Everything is difficult the first time. Just go to a tire workshop and ask them to show you how to do it. When I watch it's a simple 1 minute job but I know I'll spend much more time and effort.

[@tonsbeek85]

your socks know exactly how that tire plug feels ..hehe

[@halmain7406]

Great video

[@fsb86]

Bet you and the tire needed a cigarette after going through all that.

[@bmanh2355]

Did the grunting produce the tire glue?? Lol

[@robertgarland9342]

I still don't understand why so many people are promoting these dangerous things. They have been illegal in australia for year due to constant failure and have been known for causing accidents due to failure yet we still see so many people using them and promoting them.

[@NikhilPatildriving]

Put some air in tyre for the plug to go in easily.

[@michaeldoran8341]

Ok procedure for fixing agricultural tyres but with 30 year tyre fitting experience, I would not recommend this as it's a possible blow out waiting to happen

[@whatsup3270]

BS, I usually have plugs in my cars and trucks, 30 years of experience, only rare failures and most of those are 0-1 mile after repair ( usually torn plug while installing)

[@joeyoung1498]

great video. thanks for posting.

[@VinDcator]

To begin with, the hole appears too close to the sidewall, and I wouldn't risk driving on it too long.

[@bctopper]

Don't let a nail make you pay for a brand new tire. Fuck that.

[@rayc1503]

bctopper Hell yeah that tyres got another 40,000 miles in it atleast. Riding on my treads at the moment 😂

[@vegan-vrking9565]

Ranj Singh tore scams are legendary

[@whatsup3270]

Wrong he is in the chords so he is okay (other than over trimming the excess)

[@Daktal]

I can't take advice from a guy who wears socks with sandals.

[@nigelbryant4747]

+Justin Wells That's just what I was thinking

[@johnsomerset1510]

On the contrary, I wouldn't take advice from Jesus freaks or cross-dressers!

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

+John Somerset i wouldn't take advice from people named John. How generic is that.

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

+John Somerset i wouldn't take advice from people named John. How generic is that.

[@saleemshahbaz123]

you are so funny.

[@iivv_nn]

Guy at Hondadealer charged 70.00 for this. Kid at the counter tolme to buy this at autozone. So far it's worked. It's really easy too. Hardest part is taking the wheel off.

[@daryngoodwin4511]

ai van I have plugged afew tires on my own vehicles. I am I welder so its easy to run over rod stubs etc. I have never taking a tire off to plug it

[@HAXUSOfficial]

tire plugs are only temporary repairs, take it to a shop people

[@pierobotteri6646]

That's why he called it temporary

[@e.l.9589]

Disappointed when my Honda dealer plugged my tire, as oppose to removing and repairing. Never lost air though.

[@peppispirata7255]

Bel lavoro....bravo 😉👉👍

[@gerryduggan6821]

Well done but is tracking is way out as your tyre is wearing down on one side

[@chromospheres]

Hmmm does it or can it fix run flat tyres on a bmw ?

[@M3rVsT4H]

Run flats just have thicker/stronger sidewalls, so there is no reason you can't repair on the tread as per this vid. As mentioned below however there are much better plug solutions your local tire dealer can provide. This is really intended to be a temporary fix.

[@alexflores5192]

what! what! what! SOCKS AND SANDALS! what! what! what! SOCKS AND SANDALS!

[@williamsunday6602]

right...I couldn't stop looking at the socks sandal combo. make a decision, wear shoes or sandals.

[@AcMando]

So does this actually last or work good ???

[@davescopes249]

Yes it does. I've used them plenty of times and always work. And not expensive 👍

[@honestycounts9352]

this is how I fix my punctured tires using those little rubber shoe-strings. First I remove the tire from the car and pull out the nail or screw, and let most of the air flow out of the tire. I then use that rasp, pushing it in and out 3 to 4 times, to enlarge the hole (but never 5 times, that would be too much). Then I take that piece of rubber string and put it onto the applicator as shown in the video, but I have a $10 can of rubber cement (like this type: www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/victor-rubber-cement-with-brush-8-oz-0092311p.html#.VxsXRntMgX9 ) and I simply open up the can and dip the whole string into the can of glue (the glue is made for these type of rubber plugs). I also apply some of that glue to the hole in the tire itself. (those little tubes of glue that come with those patch kits never have enough glue in them for more than 3 or 4 patches, that is why I buy an extra can of glue.) I then push the string halfway into that hole using that applicator 'needle' handle, and wait 5 seconds, then give the tool a swift pull out, leaving the string in the tire, with some of the string sticking out of the tire. BE SO VERY CAREFUL THAT YOU DON'T PUSH THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF STRING INTO THE TIRE ! I then go and do something else for the next 60 minutes, to leave the plug and the glue time to make everything stick nice and firmly. When I come back, I use a pair of wire cutters to cut off the excess string that is coming out of the tire, and I then inflate the tire back up to normal pressure. With a bit of water I check to make sure that there is no leaks around the new plug. If there is no leaks then I put the tire back onto the car and its ready to go. If there are leaks, I take the tire to a professional shop to get it fixed better than I can do it myself. I have fixed 5 tires like that myself, it works great.

[@totoypogi4306]

Why dont you prepare before you took out the nail

[@80shorrorronniepierce67]

I love a mechanic that wears flip flops oh yea socks and flip flops

[@emmanuellegregoire6553]

Lady if you do it yourself be aware you need muscles. ..I could not cut all the excess of the patch is it bad?

[@francoisdesmarquis8548]

No.

[@Norasbestyoutubechannel781]

Socks with sandals r comfortable

[@pdeblois1880]

Let some air out of the tire and you won't have to struggle pushing in the plug. You' do be surprised how much easier it is.

[@wiskyBOY123]

+Captain Canuck Wish I read this comment earlier. OH WELL...live and learn lol

[@mrlucky777]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Aisyah3778]

Cakep...... saya suka caranya

[@courtneywilliams7646]

Where can I buy them socks pal

[@luisamedina1]

It'd be nice if you aim your camera to what you're doing so "we' can see. Maybe a little rehearsal would help before uploading a video.

[@tousshong9438]

For the DIY, this is perfect video for first timer. Sandal and shock to fix a flat tires. He could have make it easier for himself by putting that tires against a wall or something to stabilize the tires from moving around as you try to push the sealer into the hole. Lastly, it's still much easier if he just left the tires on the car, position the tire so the nail is facing outward so you can get at it and removed and plug the tires. I have done few of this patches in my life time and at first I was doing the same thing as he did it here then got wiser and patch it right on the car and don't even need the rubber cement or adhesive. It works find without it.

[@trentbullock8486]

There are instances where a plug would be the most useful, however this method of tire repair is not safe in my opinion as a tire professional. Plugs do not seal the steel cords within the tire properly, which can lead them to rust and corrode, which could lead to the failure of the tire. Due to all of the extreme conditions tires go through, tread separation is also a concern after doing a plug, especially while driving at high speeds. Unfortunately plugging a tire seems commonplace in the automotive sector, despite the numerous instances where a tire fails due to improper repair methods, and then leaves passengers quadriplegic. Before doing this yourself, look up the bad things about plugs, especially regarding how temporary they are, and the likelihood of one causing more harm than good in the future. Definitely a good idea to find a shop that does an inside patch and rubber plug with vulcanizing cement, to make sure your tire is repaired PROPERLY, so it does not cause you more trouble in the future.

[@tousshong9438]

Thanks for your opinion but I have repaired my tires this way and it has last as long as my other 3 tires which has no repaired. It is safe and has no issue or leak for many years on my car as of 2020 which 3+ years now.

[@mateoeleazarzuniga8192]

It's a magic.

[@dsrevo79]

Im gonna do mine... shops dont wanna accept me for 10 dollar fix last time.. ty

[@dwoodog]

IMO this is fine for older tires you really don't give a shit about anymore. New tires I would pull it off and spend the $$$ and go get a inside patch.

[@Mrbonkers8]

No one in my area will patch a tire that close to the edge.

[@M3rVsT4H]

Mrbonkers8 There is more money in selling you a new tire. This repair is not close enough to the edge to be a concern.

[@edwinlee4]

1. its too close to the sidewall, you should not fixed it, its too dangerous. 2. you should not cut the entire rubber, you should leave out a little 3. it only costs $15 (vs ur $10) to get it fixed in a proper tire shop (a inside patch), its much safer.

[@armangdejong7826]

In a tire shop they will only sell you a new tire !

[@swatinimbalkar6572]

thanks good idea sir

[@nickpopovic4897]

If you can afford an Infinity then you can afford to get the tire repaired the right way.

[@moorgoon]

Explain what you’re doing and keep the camera on what you’re doing. Didn’t see what you did with the sealant (liquid)

[@josephcazzuto7198]

Real men wear socks and sandals while doing automotive repairs

[@mohammedzeco8006]

I think, you might make it without removing the tire from the care. Thank you good jop.

[@singleinreno8299]

sandals with socks required for this fix

[@k00ltv69]

How long does the patch stay in??

[@Pauls-workshop]

Mine lasted till I decided to change the tires.

[@creamvillage]

Double click forward or backwards to go back or forward 10seconds. Thank me later

[@alexandalina2012]

only crown repair not on the sides!

[@KR-nm6wm]

Socks and sandals are back. Y'all just don't know it yet.

[@MRROBBIEWATTS]

Might have been quicker to thread the repair tool and have it ready to go in...BEFORE you cleaned the hole?!

[@pdeblois1880]

Oh by the way that tire is in bad shape. You need an alignment.