Don't listen to these people telling you not to use this for long term repair. I've done this same thing about 12 times since 1988 and not a single one failed. I drove them all until the tread was worn out and the tire was at the end of its life cycle.... not a single one ever popped out or caused problems. The worst case, the thing would fall out and you would just lose air slowly and end up with a flat and you can put the spare on, then get a new tire. No big whoop.
I bought one of these after seeing this video a while ago, and thought I would share my experiences with you all. In the time I have owned it, i have successfully repaired my own tyre, but did have to re-inflate it. I had a small electric pump too. Later this year I saw someone stranded roadside with two kids on the motorway with a flat tyre. typical that she didn't have a spare and no mobile phone. So i play good Samaritan and had the tyre repaired and inflated in less than 10 minutes. Well worth the £2+ free p&p from eBay that included 10 extra strips!
I have 3 cars and in the last 5 years I've fixed a flats on all 3 with the same kit bought from Wallmart for a few $$. I also fixed flats for family, friends, etc., numerous times. It's cheap, works well and I've NEVER had a problem with a tire I fixed. Yes, the rubber strip is hard to push in but if you can't manage to push it in then you really need to start doing a few push ups. It's also easier with the wheel off the car. I'm 69 years old and I still fix my own flats and will continue to do so until I drop dead.
These are brilliant. I'm from the UK , I bought a kit for 5 pounds and fixed 2 tyres . 3 years later there still ok . Though I only do low mileage each year and they only just passed the last mot.
many dislike because he uses his saliva and obviously there are still tiny bubbles surrounds the gum he inserted, he is not telling the truth, watch it slowly the tiny bubbles
One key step worth mentions here: The insertion tool got the split head and requires to pry open a bit. This gap is allowing the insertion tool to be pulled off the tire without pulling out the repair plug. I learned that the hard way and would like to point it out here.
I've plugged tires for 50 years and with my vehicles and trailers that's 120 I have to deal with. Never ever had a problem, no blow outs, nothing at all. So let me take a wild guess who lobbied for the law against plugging a tire? As for warranties, we all know companies take any way out they can and always try to shift the blame on us. Has anyone had a blow out from plugging a tire? Ive heard a hundred times "it could happe" but never known any it happened to.
I have been plugging tires for 40 plus years, the added glue works as a lubricant that lets the plug slide right in the hole and gives added support to the plug to adhere to the tire. trust me (voice of experience) . you should never have to push with that much force. also cut off the plug with side cutters when done to make a smooth finish. good luck with your future jobs and vid's. thank you, Lou
I have done this for many years. And it is Permanently fixed, no need to go to a shop afterwards, it will last for the life of the tire, unless the object in the tire is big or it goes into the tire at a low angle. Also this will not work on side walls. Great job on video, everyone needs to learn this one :-)
I have been plugging them for 35 yrs with only one not sealing because it was a bolt and not a nail or screw. Guess I am a pro or not, Just following the simple instructions.....
Thank you for showing how to fix a flat without removing the tire. Your instructions are excellent, and easy to follow. God bless you, and keep making great car repair videos.
I have one in the rear tyre of my Gsx-r and it's held up for a year with no problems, If these things fail then it definitely would have on my bike, It has been put to the test believe me, I have no doubt it will last me the life of the tyre 👍
For all the doubters out there: This is perfectly fine to do as long as the hole isn't too big, I have been plugging tires for 30+ years with about a 99% perfect seal.. The trick is to make sure you are using the "Gummy Plug" that Samoa is using here, if you don't see that gummy stickiness on the plugs don't buy them..and a little dish soap on the plug makes it a lot easier to push in ...also fill the tire up with air first so it's solid to push against ( if air is available) Cheers
Get a small spray bottle of mixed detergent and water for checking if the leak is sealed. Use rubber cement with the filler goo. Get some bull-nose pliers not long nose. Grind the hole larger than you did, so you can clean it of anything that won't grip the cement and goo. If you lose lots of air, you'll need an air pump to pump it up again to full pressure. You can use the air pressure from your spare if you have a connecting hose.
Just finished my first puncture repair on the rear.i tryed leaving the wheel on I'm pretty strong but it was too hard to push the patch through.i removed the wheel the second time and it was far easyer as you can get your body weight over the job.worked a treat.
Update week has passed and the repair on my car is holding pressure fine.now my wife car had a nail in her tyre.I've just repaired hers.the string patch is incredibly hard to push in.i had about an inch of patch sticking out I would ideally like to have pushed it through further but it's not leaking air.
Will this product work for even smaller nails stuck in the tire? I see that the guy on the video is dealing with a somewhat larger size one and the tools he’s using seem to be kind of like the same size as the nail inserted in the tire*
I used a metal bar against the top of the wheel and the top of the handle and it worked I was able to get the leverage with the bar to push it in . Taking it out i just tried yanking ever which way till it came out.
Thanks for sharing this. It’s good to know how todo it yourself. Most mechanics are not interested in small jobs like this. They’ll tell me to come back a couple of hours later so they can finish off all their bigger jobs first.
Tire plugs work great been using them for 30 years. Fill the tire up to 40 psi. Coat reaming tool with contact cement and pull in and out. Tire plug tool coat plug with contact cement. Pull reaming tool out and install tire plug with tire plug tool. Cut off excess plug and adjust tire pressure check done. If whatever went through tire wrecks the cords it does not matter plug or patch tire still junk. If tire belts shift you need a new tire. Vehicle will shake or waddle like a duck at slow speeds if the belt shifts.
I wasn't too sure about this kind of thing but it was all I had available when I went to help a friend who was broken down with a big hole in the middle of a 9x18 wheel with lowest of profile tyres on a Porsche 997 and the only thing I had to make an attempt at getting the car back home was a kit like this and just like the video it was very straightforward and easy to do but the cool bit was this happening on a bank holiday weekend and the tyre repair held up from the Friday night to the Tuesday morning when the tyre place was open. You can't argue with that!
2009 Mazda 6, they come without a spare tire just a puncture kit. I drove over a screw so got a puncture, jacked it up overnite and fixed it with the kit in the morning as you see in this video. No need to remove the wheel, plugged it and away I went, 2 weeks later now and no problem with it, so thank you
Nice vid. FYI. The reamer is for making the hole the proper size for shoving that slug in it and if you use rubber cement it lubes it up to make installing the slug easier. If the nail or screw is bigger than the reamer, it needs to be patched from the inside.
nicely done on the repair. Here in the US we have same tools as you showed but we also get a tube glue in the kits or we purchase separately. Fixing the tire goes much better with the glue and it makes easier win you install the plug. Very good tutorial and I love watching your channel.
You don’t need to apply glue for the red plugs they already have some glue and individually sealed If you read the instructions on the kit i used it doesn’t require any glue that’s why they don’t include any glue in the package Yes you might think it’s easier to insert the plug using glue it can also do the opposite effect because of the air pressure the plug might pup out slightly causing air leak That’s a common mistake guys do when they plug their tires specially if they put lots of glue cause it will act as a lubricant for the next 5 to 10 minutes till it drys if you use glue i suggest you wait at least 10 to 15 minutes before you hit the road just to give some time for the glue to dry completely Black plugs kit do require glue but not the red Thank you for your support and drive safe
I've done this in my 20's...tried it 6 months ago on my 16" ford wheel and 59 yrs old now...well ...no friggin way I didn't have the strength 🙃 had to remove wheel and take to tire shop, old guy behind counter laughed when I told him and said yep I can't do it anymore either
I used to repair tires with this method 50 years ago when I worked for an automotive shop, but most shops have discontinued this method and will only apply a patch to the interior of the tire.
Is that a money reason ,I have ran plugs for years no problems ?....any tips on how to make pushing the plug in easier finding them very tough to push in
The kit should come with rubber cement, which is a glue that also helps to lubricate the tread and make inserting it easier. It was visible how much of insane pressure the author had to apply to force the tread in. Chances are, many people wont be able to put it through when it's so dry. I've also broken the tool before, so, yes, have it lubricated to go in easier and to seal better. Otherwise, thanks for the video.
Excellent demonstration. I carry two of these kits in my trunk all the time. The hard part comes when you have to put the rubber strip inside. I usually put a rubber cement around the strip to make it easier.
it's been my experience, to remove the air first. Rasp the hole after the obstruction is removed. prime the needle eye only, without the plug, with rubber cement. Insert into the rubber cement coated needle-eye into hold coating it. Remove the needle-eye and thread a plug through, and coat the plug with rubber cement from the center-out on both sides. Makes inserting the plug into the hole a little easier. Remove the needle-eye tool, trim the plug excess, and inflate the tire. Otherwise, it takes a great deal of controlled force to insert the plug, which can get away from you, thus losing the plug inside the tire.
I drill my holes because just reaming it with the little tool leaves a hole too small to try and jam the patch in. Look at this big guy fight with it. It can almost impossible especially if you are going through a meaty part of the tire. Also, most kits come with a little rubber cement tube. This glue lubricates the patch as you are trying to jam it in. Helps alot. If you do not get it with the kit, get a little tube of it. You dont need to trim the patch. the road will wear it off and you cant feel it.
i used one of these kits recently on a front tire on my car, no not my black tank, my other car that i use when im not crimefighting! it had a quarter inch screw in the tread, used glue as it came with the black plugs , it took about 5 mins and its been 2 wks now and the tire is fine ! hope these comments help. thanks the dark knight
just thought i would post an update on my plugged tire , i actually plugged it on the 21st april, 20, its now 4th june 20 and the tire has not lost any pressure at all over each week ! also i would recommend cutting away the excess quarter inch of the plug which protrudes from the tire after the repair as ive noticed some comments say leave it sticking out. hope this update helps out. regards the dark knight.
@@mustafamohammed9453 hi, yes i still have the same plug in the tire and i regularly hit high speeds on the freeway, so i have had it in the tire for 2yrs 2mths with no problems. regards the dark knight.
Whenever a plug is installed, ALWAYS snip off the protruding portion to prevent the plug from possibly being pulled out of the hole when the tire slips or spins on pavement. (I've had this happen before.)
You don't have to be concerned about loosing air. You can do the whole repair with a completely flat tire. Either way one needs to pump the tire to the correct pressure.
In my local garage they have repaired it the same way, only they have put a lot of black glue on orange rubber. It have never leaked again from the same spot.
Wow 2014 16 million and counting views.. Good for you my friend. Well done.. I was actually looking for something else and thought why not check this guy out.. I have fixed many many flats in my life of all kinds.. anyway.. You did good.. thanks and good luck. 16 Million and counting.. that's CQQL !
You probably have rust around the rim Take it to a garage they’ll remove the tire clean the rust around the rim and put rubber cement to seal it it wont cost much
bill I put cement glue on mine before putting it in and it does bubbles when I put the soapy water. Could the cold air make it bubble? Or can I add more cement or take out the plug and do it again?
@@wildone7039 the hole is to big for plug , take it out ,put 2 plugs on the tool and cement on both hole and plug ,it will be tight and a little hard to put in ,but it will do the trick . good luck
Ok, Thanks for the tip! I bought a kit and I just did mine, I had a nail in it. It was in the back so I janked the tire off to do it. My tool didn't have a T-handle so it was really hard to get her done!
Dude forgot to say if you are not a 200kg Samoan then you need to apply glue to the repair plug for ease of insertion,not all of us can make a tyre flex like that!!! To all the naysayers out there,this fix last long,I found it to last up till the tyre is worn out and due for replacement.
I've had plugs in tires and continued to drive on those tires for years. The repairs were all done in a shop and if I remember they used glue or sealant which your kit doesn't seem to have.. This kit seems handy just so you can get yourself home safely. I would replace this particular tire. I've also driven with screws in my tires and usually you get just a slow leak, good enough until you can get to a shop.
Great video! I'd recommend keeping a safety glass alongside the kit, and wearing it during the operation. The screw (or whatever else in the tire) might pop out because of the air pressure. Would be great if you put this in description, or as cards. Safety first!
I used to say 'No way I would use this, not on a bike anyway' Until, a friend used it on the rear of his motorbike. I've used it twice myself now (on a van) and have to say I always carry a kit in all my vehicles. Maybe they are meant to be temporary ?? but I know they can run for the life of the tyre.
These tyre plugging kits are fantastic. It is a bit easier if you use a bit of rubber repair glue and give it a minute or two because it helps the large needle tool go through the tyre. I've used these and they work almost every time. Thanks for sharing your video. 👍
Another easier method let all the air out if you have a portable 12 volt air compressor that you could plug into your cars cigarette lighter to reinflate the tire.
@@coreturkoane5570 When plugging the tyre it's actually better if it has air in it because the air pushes the sticky plug against the inside of the tyre. If the tyre is already flat then it's best to pump it up before fixing. If the puncture isn't too big or it will keep going flat. But a 12volt pump that plugs into the cigarette plug is still handy. I've always got one in my vehicles. 👍
My tires are so heavy duty that it is almost impossible to patch them this way but I found that putting the reamer tool into a drill (I just broke the handle off so it fits into a drill ) works pretty well
Good video but I prefer the little rubber mushrooms you get in the Stop n Go tyre plugger I keep for my motorcycle. I used one on a run flat tyre on my BMW 525 and it lasted 25000 miles - excellent kit!
Rob Wilkie , they will last forever on a rear tire, but if used on a front belted tire eventually the steel belts will cut thru the mushroom plug, and then if your lucky, it won’t. Still good to go get a post-mushroom plug at a garage put on!
Rob Wilkie just wanted to ad that Rob is 110% correct that Stop n Go if used on our MC’s WILL last until the tire goes bald. I got one of the first kits that William the owner sold, I’ve got one kit in every vehicle I own!!!
Most people are really missing the point here. Not only are these good for quick Highway repairs, think about the off-roader. When you're in mud and traveling on trails and you get a flat this is much more feasible to do to get you out of there then try to change the tire in all that muck. You have to think outside the box.
Everyone has their opinion I've fixed a few tires that lasted the duration of the tire by using these plugs Just do proper maintenance on your tires check air pressure during weather changes unless y'all wanna get screwed by tire shop cause they will say its to far outside of the repair zone just so they can get few hundred $$$ from ya
It's not just "tire shops". It's a majority of the industry, including the people that actually make the tires. www.tireindustry.org/tire-maintenance/tire-repair
Great Video/advice, thank you. I've known people to drive around on tyres that have been patched like this for months, however for safety reasons its better to get the tyre replaced/repaired profesionally as soon as you can; Also here in the UK the next time you take your vehicle for its yearly check-up (MOT) it will fail unless you replace the tyre. For a temporary fix & to get you out of a bad situation its ideal, and very very cheap.
Nice video. The only tip I would add is that you should use a pair of clamp pliers on the shaft of the insertion tool to limit how far you push it into the tire this will be sure that the plug is set at the correct insertion depth thanks
@@fixitsamo Thank you. This is what I needed to know and I just realized the insertion tool has a slit where they meet so it leaves the tread and is easily removable. Now things are making sense. haha,
Keep in mind people if the tire that needs to be repaired is in the rear then you might just need to remove the tire in order to complete this job. God bless
I RECOMMEND A GOOD PAIR OF 90 DEGREE NEEDLE NOSE AS YOU GET MUCH BETTER LEVERAGE ON NAILS AND SCREWS! I HAVE HAD MIXED RESULTS, MY TRUCK TIRES ALL GOOD, MY CAR NOT SO MUCH. I DID LEARN TO CUT OFF THE EXTRA IN THIS VIDEO. THANK YOU! NEW SUB FROM 641...
Eso es muy bueno siempre y cuando lo sepamos poner. Yo a una llanta le llegué a poner asta 3 tapones, pero en lugar de cemento le pongo pegamento para zapatos que casi viene ciendo lo mismo, solo que el de zapatos es man pegajoso, sirve como lubricante y sirve para bloquear cualquier escape de aire que quede esos kit son exelentes.
these people are all crazy ive used plugs for years and let me tell you got me out of a few binds ok...all of mine have held up i got one in my front driver now been there 3 years
@@popiwatv Don't need to take it to Walmart. I know how to fix my own stuff. You may aswell not know a thing and try it yourself if you're going to take it to a Walmart service center.
U do a very good job of explaining everything step by step. N it just so happens that it is a screw n my tire also, except mine is n the rear tire so it’ll b harder to get to. Hopefully I can do it without having to remove the tire. I will let u know how it goes when I try this for myself
Red plugs DO NOT NEED cement or glue or liquid rubber. 1. Put the rough FILE LIKE SCREW 2. Put plug in 3. Cut portion of red plug stick s out. TIRE AS GOOD & FINE AS ORIGINAL
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Did you really had a punctured tyre or did it yourself for the demo?
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Don't listen to these people telling you not to use this for long term repair. I've done this same thing about 12 times since 1988 and not a single one failed. I drove them all until the tread was worn out and the tire was at the end of its life cycle.... not a single one ever popped out or caused problems. The worst case, the thing would fall out and you would just lose air slowly and end up with a flat and you can put the spare on, then get a new tire. No big whoop.
Thank you this lady is tired of getting ripped.
I bought one of these after seeing this video a while ago, and thought I would share my experiences with you all. In the time I have owned it, i have successfully repaired my own tyre, but did have to re-inflate it. I had a small electric pump too. Later this year I saw someone stranded roadside with two kids on the motorway with a flat tyre. typical that she didn't have a spare and no mobile phone. So i play good Samaritan and had the tyre repaired and inflated in less than 10 minutes. Well worth the £2+ free p&p from eBay that included 10 extra strips!
This is a "must -have "Tyre Repair Kit. Never leave home without it. It has helped me twice - once on my wife's car, and last weekend, on my Audi Q7.
I have 3 cars and in the last 5 years I've fixed a flats on all 3 with the same kit bought from Wallmart for a few $$. I also fixed flats for family, friends, etc., numerous times. It's cheap, works well and I've NEVER had a problem with a tire I fixed. Yes, the rubber strip is hard to push in but if you can't manage to push it in then you really need to start doing a few push ups. It's also easier with the wheel off the car. I'm 69 years old and I still fix my own flats and will continue to do so until I drop dead.
But who asked you all of that sir?
Until you drop dead??? Sounds like your not too far off 😂😂😂
These are brilliant. I'm from the UK , I bought a kit for 5 pounds and fixed 2 tyres . 3 years later there still ok . Though I only do low mileage each year and they only just passed the last mot.
Why so many dislikes? The guy just showed you how to do it yourslef. That's a new thing that i have learned, for free. Thanks!
many dislike because he uses his saliva and obviously there are still tiny bubbles surrounds the gum he inserted, he is not telling the truth, watch it slowly the tiny bubbles
Use some fire, end of story.
Maybe because he forgot to mention its a temporary measure? IDK
It's not feasible... Doesn't fix your tyre makes it worst for long measures
Remember not to put the screw on the ground.
tell that to construction guys!
I think someone forgot and I've now found it in my tyre!
Better keep the tradition and put the bolt where you got it
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One key step worth mentions here: The insertion tool got the split head and requires to pry open a bit. This gap is allowing the insertion tool to be pulled off the tire without pulling out the repair plug. I learned that the hard way and would like to point it out here.
I've plugged tires for 50 years and with my vehicles and trailers that's 120 I have to deal with. Never ever had a problem, no blow outs, nothing at all.
So let me take a wild guess who lobbied for the law against plugging a tire? As for warranties, we all know companies take any way out they can and always try to shift the blame on us.
Has anyone had a blow out from plugging a tire? Ive heard a hundred times "it could happe" but never known any it happened to.
I personally plugged about ten tires on different cars of mine, never a problem!!
@Real Life Gnome Sightings except you saved about 15 dollars and two hours at the tire shop.
Exactly! 👍🏻
I have been plugging tires for 40 plus years, the added glue works as a lubricant that lets the plug slide right in the hole and gives added support to the plug to adhere to the tire. trust me (voice of experience) . you should never have to push with that much force. also cut off the plug with side cutters when done to make a smooth finish. good luck with your future jobs and vid's. thank you, Lou
rubber cement
dont need to cut off will wear down within a week, and pushing with alot of force is good because its less likely to fail
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Thanks mate
I have done this for many years. And it is Permanently fixed, no need to go to a shop afterwards, it will last for the life of the tire, unless the object in the tire is big or it goes into the tire at a low angle. Also this will not work on side walls. Great job on video, everyone needs to learn this one :-)
Plugs will eventually leak. No tire manufacturer on Earth recommends this repair method.
Well chit fire ... mine never leaked ....and I drove the tires until they were worn out...Maybe you have no experience doing that one....
I've been replacing leaky plugs with patches for 25 years.
+Scott Diamond Leaky plugs because they were not done properly. Like he said, his never leaked. So, you never had a chance to see the good ones.
I have been plugging them for 35 yrs with only one not sealing because it was a bolt and not a nail or screw. Guess I am a pro or not, Just following the simple instructions.....
Life saver I didn't even have to take my front tire off! I was done in 5 minutes flat thank you!
Thank you for showing how to fix a flat without removing the tire. Your instructions are excellent, and easy to follow.
God bless you, and keep making great car repair videos.
I have one in the rear tyre of my Gsx-r and it's held up for a year with no problems, If these things fail then it definitely would have on my bike, It has been put to the test believe me, I have no doubt it will last me the life of the tyre 👍
I went 164 mph on my R6 multiple times with a plug in my tire.
I watched this video the other day before taking a screw out of my own tyre.
It worked.
Thanks dude 👌
If you prep the hole with rubber cement. ,it will make the insertion of the plug easier to install and provide a better seal.
For all the doubters out there: This is perfectly fine to do as long as the hole isn't too big, I have been plugging tires for 30+ years with about a 99% perfect seal.. The trick is to make sure you are using the "Gummy Plug" that Samoa is using here, if you don't see that gummy stickiness on the plugs don't buy them..and a little dish soap on the plug makes it a lot easier to push in ...also fill the tire up with air first so it's solid to push against ( if air is available)
Cheers
Isnt it strange they dont do the plugs in black Ferg.Must be a reason.
iv'e installed them on my car even on the front i never had a problem 4 years and still plugged Good!!!
Get a small spray bottle of mixed detergent and water for checking if the leak is sealed.
Use rubber cement with the filler goo.
Get some bull-nose pliers not long nose.
Grind the hole larger than you did, so you can clean it of anything that won't grip the cement and goo.
If you lose lots of air, you'll need an air pump to pump it up again to full pressure. You can use the air pressure from your spare if you have a connecting hose.
Just finished my first puncture repair on the rear.i tryed leaving the wheel on I'm pretty strong but it was too hard to push the patch through.i removed the wheel the second time and it was far easyer as you can get your body weight over the job.worked a treat.
Update week has passed and the repair on my car is holding pressure fine.now my wife car had a nail in her tyre.I've just repaired hers.the string patch is incredibly hard to push in.i had about an inch of patch sticking out I would ideally like to have pushed it through further but it's not leaking air.
Will this product work for even smaller nails stuck in the tire? I see that the guy on the video is dealing with a somewhat larger size one and the tools he’s using seem to be kind of like the same size as the nail inserted in the tire*
@Jason H you need the t handle tools to stand any chance of success.
@@QueMeVezWei yes it will work you could drill the hole bigger first.
I used a metal bar against the top of the wheel and the top of the handle and it worked I was able to get the leverage with the bar to push it in . Taking it out i just tried yanking ever which way till it came out.
Thanks for sharing this. It’s good to know how todo it yourself. Most mechanics are not interested in small jobs like this. They’ll tell me to come back a couple of hours later so they can finish off all their bigger jobs first.
Tire plugs work great been using them for 30 years. Fill the tire up to 40 psi. Coat reaming tool with contact cement and pull in and out. Tire plug tool coat plug with contact cement. Pull reaming tool out and install tire plug with tire plug tool. Cut off excess plug and adjust tire pressure check done. If whatever went through tire wrecks the cords it does not matter plug or patch tire still junk. If tire belts shift you need a new tire. Vehicle will shake or waddle like a duck at slow speeds if the belt shifts.
I wasn't too sure about this kind of thing but it was all I had available when I went to help a friend who was broken down with a big hole in the middle of a 9x18 wheel with lowest of profile tyres on a Porsche 997 and the only thing I had to make an attempt at getting the car back home was a kit like this and just like the video it was very straightforward and easy to do but the cool bit was this happening on a bank holiday weekend and the tyre repair held up from the Friday night to the Tuesday morning when the tyre place was open. You can't argue with that!
2009 Mazda 6, they come without a spare tire just a puncture kit. I drove over a screw so got a puncture, jacked it up overnite and fixed it with the kit in the morning as you see in this video. No need to remove the wheel, plugged it and away I went, 2 weeks later now and no problem with it, so thank you
TigerVlad84 where did you buy it
Nice vid. FYI. The reamer is for making the hole the proper size for shoving that slug in it and if you use rubber cement it lubes it up to make installing the slug easier. If the nail or screw is bigger than the reamer, it needs to be patched from the inside.
It's a quick fix people, for an emergency only. chill on the hate mail! I'm sure he got his tire fixed properly.
nicely done on the repair. Here in the US we have same tools as you showed but we also get a tube glue in the kits or we purchase separately. Fixing the tire goes much better with the glue and it makes easier win you install the plug. Very good tutorial and I love watching your channel.
You don’t need to apply glue for the red plugs they already have some glue and individually sealed If you read the instructions on the kit i used it doesn’t require any glue that’s why they don’t include any glue in the package
Yes you might think it’s easier to insert the plug using glue it can also do the opposite effect because of the air pressure the plug might pup out slightly causing air leak
That’s a common mistake guys do when they plug their tires specially if they put lots of glue cause it will act as a lubricant for the next 5 to 10 minutes till it drys if you use glue i suggest you wait at least 10 to 15 minutes before you hit the road just to give some time for the glue to dry completely
Black plugs kit do require glue but not the red
Thank you for your support and drive safe
Just had a flat tire and went to walmart bought this kit for 6 bucks and fixed it as the video. You saved me more than 100 bucks.
Tnx bro
Good job 👍🏻
I know towing and garage fees it becomes very expensive
I've done this in my 20's...tried it 6 months ago on my 16" ford wheel and 59 yrs old now...well ...no friggin way I didn't have the strength 🙃 had to remove wheel and take to tire shop, old guy behind counter laughed when I told him and said yep I can't do it anymore either
RUBBER CEMENT... I always apply rubber cement to the plug, it will slide in much easier plus the rubber cement will dry to a tight seal .
I used to repair tires with this method 50 years ago when I worked for an automotive shop, but most shops have discontinued this method and will only apply a patch to the interior of the tire.
Is that a money reason ,I have ran plugs for years no problems ?....any tips on how to make pushing the plug in easier finding them very tough to push in
@@jj-eo7bj coat the hole with tire cement before inserting the plug.
The kit should come with rubber cement, which is a glue that also helps to lubricate the tread and make inserting it easier. It was visible how much of insane pressure the author had to apply to force the tread in. Chances are, many people wont be able to put it through when it's so dry. I've also broken the tool before, so, yes, have it lubricated to go in easier and to seal better.
Otherwise, thanks for the video.
That's what she said.
Excellent demonstration. I carry two of these kits in my trunk all the time. The hard part comes when you have to put the rubber strip inside. I usually put a rubber cement around the strip to make it easier.
it's been my experience, to remove the air first. Rasp the hole after the obstruction is removed. prime the needle eye only, without the plug, with rubber cement. Insert into the rubber cement coated needle-eye into hold coating it. Remove the needle-eye and thread a plug through, and coat the plug with rubber cement from the center-out on both sides. Makes inserting the plug into the hole a little easier. Remove the needle-eye tool, trim the plug excess, and inflate the tire. Otherwise, it takes a great deal of controlled force to insert the plug, which can get away from you, thus losing the plug inside the tire.
very well said, thats what i do, work smarter....not harder!
I drill my holes because just reaming it with the little tool leaves a hole too small to try and jam the patch in. Look at this big guy fight with it. It can almost impossible especially if you are going through a meaty part of the tire. Also, most kits come with a little rubber cement tube. This glue lubricates the patch as you are trying to jam it in. Helps alot. If you do not get it with the kit, get a little tube of it. You dont need to trim the patch. the road will wear it off and you cant feel it.
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You had the simplest video by far. I plugged my tire with ease! Thanks a lot man💯
i used one of these kits recently on a front tire on my car, no not my black tank, my other car that i use when im not crimefighting! it had a quarter inch screw in the tread, used glue as it came with the black plugs , it took about 5 mins and its been 2 wks now and the tire is fine ! hope these comments help. thanks the dark knight
just thought i would post an update on my plugged tire , i actually plugged it on the 21st april, 20, its now 4th june 20 and the tire has not lost any pressure at all over each week ! also i would recommend cutting away the excess quarter inch of the plug which protrudes from the tire after the repair as ive noticed some comments say leave it sticking out. hope this update helps out. regards the dark knight.
@@brucewayne7838 Any Update Mr?
@@rusirudilshan1865 hello yes, its now 17th july 20 and my repair is still good with no loss of pressure with the tire. thanks the batman.
@@brucewayne7838 got mine done in February 2022 and i have a 50 mile drive on 70mph should i trust the plug? Is yours still ok?
@@mustafamohammed9453 hi, yes i still have the same plug in the tire and i regularly hit high speeds on the freeway, so i have had it in the tire for 2yrs 2mths with no problems. regards the dark knight.
I always have these kit together with air compressor in case of emergency or going for a long road travel.
Whenever a plug is installed, ALWAYS snip off the protruding portion to prevent the plug from possibly being pulled out of the hole when the tire slips or spins on pavement. (I've had this happen before.)
@Bob Short That's funny. I miss gravel roads around here.
Btw. No lie. I once had 7 repair plugs on one tire. Lasted for the life of the tire with no fail or leaks. Very good product.
You don't have to be concerned about loosing air. You can do the whole repair with a completely flat tire. Either way one needs to pump the tire to the correct pressure.
In my local garage they have repaired it the same way, only they have put a lot of black glue on orange rubber. It have never leaked again from the same spot.
Make sure to apply rubber glue on the plug, The plug will go in easier and have a better seal
Wow 2014 16 million and counting views.. Good for you my friend. Well done.. I was actually looking for something else and thought why not check this guy out.. I have fixed many many flats in my life of all kinds.. anyway.. You did good.. thanks and good luck. 16 Million and counting.. that's CQQL !
I've done it myself too. It's very simple, cheap, and reliable. It takes no much time, but requires a little strength when enlarging the initial hole.
Simple and instructive upload. One should keep a portable air pump that runs on electricity. This pump can be plugged into the cigarette socket .
One of my winter is loosing air like 1psi in a day. I use my bike pump during winter. It takes up to 30 strokes to pump air per week. 😂
You probably have rust around the rim
Take it to a garage they’ll remove the tire clean the rust around the rim and put rubber cement to seal it it wont cost much
if you put rubber cement glue its fast to insert and better seal
bill I put cement glue on mine before putting it in and it does bubbles when I put the soapy water. Could the cold air make it bubble? Or can I add more cement or take out the plug and do it again?
@@wildone7039 the hole is to big for plug , take it out ,put 2 plugs on the tool and cement on both hole and plug ,it will be tight and a little hard to put in ,but it will do the trick . good luck
Ok, Thanks for the tip! I bought a kit and I just did mine, I had a nail in it. It was in the back so I janked the tire off to do it. My tool didn't have a T-handle so it was really hard to get her done!
For very small holes, drill first. Ream with cement, insert plug wet with cement. permanent repair. done hundreds without a leak.
Good job I've been fixing my tires like that forever even my motorcycle once or twice and always held up fine
they hold up completely fine. out of hundreds of thousands of repairs one lets go and they ban the whole concept. idiots
Lots of TH-cam tutorials on how to plug a flat, but yours is best, FIXITSAMO! This is a true Game-Changer! Thanks!
Thank you
Dude forgot to say if you are not a 200kg Samoan then you need to apply glue to the repair plug for ease of insertion,not all of us can make a tyre flex like that!!!
To all the naysayers out there,this fix last long,I found it to last up till the tyre is worn out and due for replacement.
I put some rubber cement on the plug and it makes it easier to put in the tire.
I've had plugs in tires and continued to drive on those tires for years. The repairs were all done in a shop and if I remember they used glue or sealant which your kit doesn't seem to have.. This kit seems handy just so you can get yourself home safely. I would replace this particular tire. I've also driven with screws in my tires and usually you get just a slow leak, good enough until you can get to a shop.
Great video! I'd recommend keeping a safety glass alongside the kit, and wearing it during the operation.
The screw (or whatever else in the tire) might pop out because of the air pressure.
Would be great if you put this in description, or as cards. Safety first!
You should use a volcanizing agent ( glue) to keep the wick in place
You are AWESOME my friend, you saved the day! My tire caught a nail on a Sunday, every tire shop was closed.
Thank you and Welcome :)
Next time,use the rubber cement that comes with the kit in helping to lubricate the plug and make it easier to insert. Just some advice.
Rubber cement is only required for the black plugs
Not required for the red plus if you read and follow the instructions written in the back
I keep panicking when I try to remove the screw, any solutions?
+MadMatt8880 Stop panicking.
+MadMatt8880 Take a deep breath count to 3..
Get a pair of balls
+MadMatt8880 dont
sell your car it's totaled
I've had a kit like this one since the 80's and has been a life saver.
I used to say 'No way I would use this, not on a bike anyway' Until, a friend used it on the rear of his motorbike.
I've used it twice myself now (on a van) and have to say I always carry a kit in all my vehicles.
Maybe they are meant to be temporary ?? but I know they can run for the life of the tyre.
These tyre plugging kits are fantastic. It is a bit easier if you use a bit of rubber repair glue and give it a minute or two because it helps the large needle tool go through the tyre. I've used these and they work almost every time. Thanks for sharing your video. 👍
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Another easier method let all the air out if you have a portable 12 volt air compressor that you could plug into your cars cigarette lighter to reinflate the tire.
@@coreturkoane5570 Yes. That would work.
@@coreturkoane5570 When plugging the tyre it's actually better if it has air in it because the air pushes the sticky plug against the inside of the tyre. If the tyre is already flat then it's best to pump it up before fixing. If the puncture isn't too big or it will keep going flat. But a 12volt pump that plugs into the cigarette plug is still handy. I've always got one in my vehicles. 👍
I used the exact same kit by Victor and the tire lug kit works very very well.
Rubber cement makes the new plug go in much easier and glues it in place.
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thnx men it's very clear and proper. very nice
+fixitsamo agree very clear and proper. Did you use saliva?
+Reimar Casas LoL 😂😂😂
+Reimar Casas you are very funny,lol.
My tires are so heavy duty that it is almost impossible to patch them this way but I found that putting the reamer tool into a drill (I just broke the handle off so it fits into a drill ) works pretty well
"just be patient and do not panic" That is some general wisdom we all can use right now.
Put water on it to check leakage of air. If bubbles not seen. Work is perfectly done
What should I do if I do see bubbles coming out?
@@futbolyou4129 set it on fire to hide the bubbles
Good video but I prefer the little rubber mushrooms you get in the Stop n Go tyre plugger I keep for my motorcycle. I used one on a run flat tyre on my BMW 525 and it lasted 25000 miles - excellent kit!
Rob Wilkie , they will last forever on a rear tire, but if used on a front belted tire eventually the steel belts will cut thru the mushroom plug, and then if your lucky, it won’t. Still good to go get a post-mushroom plug at a garage put on!
Rob Wilkie just wanted to ad that Rob is 110% correct that Stop n Go if used on our MC’s WILL last until the tire goes bald. I got one of the first kits that William the owner sold, I’ve got one kit in every vehicle I own!!!
Nice job , I tried before with success, but I used rubber cement and regular pliers.
Most people are really missing the point here. Not only are these good for quick Highway repairs, think about the off-roader. When you're in mud and traveling on trails and you get a flat this is much more feasible to do to get you out of there then try to change the tire in all that muck. You have to think outside the box.
Everyone has their opinion
I've fixed a few tires that lasted the duration of the tire by using these plugs
Just do proper maintenance on your tires check air pressure during weather changes unless y'all wanna get screwed by tire shop cause they will say its to far outside of the repair zone just so they can get few hundred $$$ from ya
It's not just "tire shops". It's a majority of the industry, including the people that actually make the tires. www.tireindustry.org/tire-maintenance/tire-repair
Thank you for teaching me tyre repair. I repaired as you showed me thank you again
I've been doing this for over 20 years..😁😁😁 Good job Samo.
Tire plugs are very sticky, applying a little lube of any kind to the plug will make repair go much easier.
Put rubber cement on the plug before inserting. Goes in without hulk efforts and seals better.
Dead right.
Wow. Ive been doing this for years. I keep those plug kits on hand.
Great Video/advice, thank you.
I've known people to drive around on tyres that have been patched like this for months, however for safety reasons its better to get the tyre replaced/repaired profesionally as soon as you can; Also here in the UK the next time you take your vehicle for its yearly check-up (MOT) it will fail unless you replace the tyre. For a temporary fix & to get you out of a bad situation its ideal, and very very cheap.
I driven till tire completely worn out and no treads left after patch. No problems.
this works very well i have done it many times and never had a failure
richard none this works very well you done it many times, lol, clearly it doesn't work if you done it many times 😂😂😂 joking
Nice video. The only tip I would add is that you should use a pair of clamp pliers on the shaft of the insertion tool to limit how far you push it into the tire this will be sure that the plug is set at the correct insertion depth thanks
How far should it be pushed in, all the way through? Can't find an answer.
Leave around 1/4 inch then cut it flush using a cutter
@@fixitsamo No, I mean using the threaded tool are you going all the way through the tire. I am trying to understand this before I make an attempt?
Yes cause you have to clean the puncture properly before you insert the plug you have to push in and out many times as i showed in the video
@@fixitsamo Thank you. This is what I needed to know and I just realized the insertion tool has a slit where they meet so it leaves the tread and is easily removable. Now things are making sense. haha,
Don’t forget to put the bolt in the same spot you got it, someone maybe looking for it
I've used this for years on my vehicles n have had no problems after.. it will last the life of the tire .
Keep in mind people if the tire that needs to be repaired is in the rear then you might just need to remove the tire in order to complete this job. God bless
I had to remove rear tyre.
Nope, just drive forward a bit.
@@cranegantry868 that’s what I did. Worked like a charm .
As long as you can push the filer straight down through the nail hole, you can get away with it. Otherwise, jack up and remove the tire.
I prefer to patch the tire but tht was excellent if you don’t wanna take the tire off are deal with the hassle of taking it to a tire shop. Good job 👍
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nice boots. safety first safety first.
+MARCO LAVOIE lol
+MARCO LAVOIE Yeah thats usually the first thing i do is get my work boots out when i have to plug a tire on side of road
Eso es muy bueno siempre y cuando lo sepamos poner. Yo a una llanta le llegué a poner asta 3 tapones, pero en lugar de cemento le pongo pegamento para zapatos que casi viene ciendo lo mismo, solo que el de zapatos es man pegajoso, sirve como lubricante y sirve para bloquear cualquier escape de aire que quede esos kit son exelentes.
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these people are all crazy ive used plugs for years and let me tell you got me out of a few binds ok...all of mine have held up i got one in my front driver now been there 3 years
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Same.... Nothing wrong with using a plug in order to fix a flat!
These are great if your out in the bush miles from anywhere.
emergency use only-should be on all packaging....
You gotta be very strong to do this, not for everyone
Every shop i get to they tell me oh we can't do you need a new tire. Mfs. I'll just do it myself. This video taught me. Thank you
Depends on where you have the hole. If it's on the shoulder or sidewall...then no...a plug won't do.
@@mikecooper9671 the shoulder is *the side" for them
@@popiwatv No...the side is the sidewall...the shoulder is between the sidewalls and the dimples.
@@mikecooper9671 i know what the difference is. Take it to Walmart, they will tell you the can't do it because it's on the side.
@@popiwatv Don't need to take it to Walmart. I know how to fix my own stuff. You may aswell not know a thing and try it yourself if you're going to take it to a Walmart service center.
U do a very good job of explaining everything step by step. N it just so happens that it is a screw n my tire also, except mine is n the rear tire so it’ll b harder to get to. Hopefully I can do it without having to remove the tire. I will let u know how it goes when I try this for myself
I had to use a jack to lift up my truck in order to put the plug in it was super hard to get it in when tire has full of air
Updated:it still works great and there's no leak
Good job. I've always used these plugs and found them to be 100% safe and effective.
Man I saw plugs that out last the car it self
Not according to my local tire garage shop,these plugs are dangerous and will cause my car to flip over they said?
@@horkuschang2505 yeah they’re trying to get money from you
@@horkuschang2505 hopefully you didn't believe that...right???
@@horkuschang2505 Of course they will tell you that . They want to sell you a new tire .
Thank you for sharing the fix,,, what did u put to chek if it's not leaking?
Saiva.
Great video. Just watched it and did my own tire and worked just as shown.
instead of a long nose plier, why not use the flat plier. apply also a regular amount of rubber cement, it holds more of the leak.
A small pair of Vise Grips would be good to have in a onboard tool kit. And an air pump! 😉👍🏻
Red plugs DO NOT NEED cement or glue or liquid rubber.
1. Put the rough FILE LIKE SCREW
2. Put plug in
3. Cut portion of red plug stick s out.
TIRE AS GOOD & FINE AS ORIGINAL