How To Properly Repair a Tire
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- There are a few different methods you can use for tire repair. The method I show in this video is considered the ‘best possible tire repair’. This method is also known as the “Tire Plug/Patch Repair”.
**Be sure to check with your tire manufacture to see what repairs are acceptable with their products.
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this ten minute video could potentially save someones life Eric ,god bless you, i still miss him everyday
I'm still riding on a tire that I repaired with the old-fashioned tire plug. I installed it in November of 2019, and it is still holding up. I like your plug way better, but I don't have the tire changing equipment. Thanks for posting the video!
A simple tire plug is probably better, and I think Eric the op widened the hole too much. Less is more, just clean the hole by hand, and jam a plug in there (with some rubber cement)
Yep. I work in a service industry where we have a fleet of cars. We tend to do our own tire plugs. The many plugs I have done over the years have lasted until the tires needed changed. Never had a plug fail.
I currently own and run a tire shop. The repair you showed is what Tire Industry Association or "TIA" recommends. This is how tire repairs are done in my shop. The rope plugs work great temporarily but usually dry out. Around my area of Ohio the gravel roads are hard on tires and usually the rope plugs end up leaking again in a few days and people come in for a "permanent" repair. Our method is similar, the tire repair company even has training classes for repairing tires that I have went too. Even have the certificate to prove it lol. Thanks for the videos been watching for years!
No you're just trying to get more money out of your client's
They don't dry out.
Yeah. I’m in Ohio too. I work in the service industry (repairing electronics and such). Our company cars, we plug our own tires. Of the many I have done, not one plug has failed. In fact, they lasted until tire replacement related to normal wear and tear.
Hi Eric, I am in the UK and am an IMI qualified high performance wheel and tyre fitter. As you probably know moisture is the enemy of rubber so I use nitrogen to fill my customers and my tyres. After using the pre buff fluid it is important to scrape the area to remove the silicone sealant that the interior of the tyre is coated with, otherwise you are forcing silicone into the repair area. Also after applying the plug patch it is extremely important to cover the entire area with sealant and not leave raw rubber exposed. Most garage forecourts do not dry the air on their inflation machines causing moisture within the tyre. This now affects TPMS systems during season changes. Kindest regards Mark
Hey mark, thanks for the suggestion. I don't have rubber cement (for tyres) available in my place where I live in India. After applying the plug patch, can I use any alternative to seal the exposed rubber. Sounds like a foolish idea but can I use something like a "Threebond high temperature RTV sealant" which is used in gasket making for oil pans, etc? At the end, it is a slicone rubber, right?
Thanks Eric! You're an excellent presenter (great voice, very articulate) as well as an extremely knowledgeable auto repair person. Most importantly, you convinced me that I should not attempt to repair a tire puncture on my own because there is much, much more to it than meets the eye! For the sake of safety, it's a job that's best left to the pros. I'd rather have my pocketbook feel a little lighter than take the unnecessary risk of a tire blowout. Thanks once again!
Step one to do a tire repair: drag out your tire changing machine that you keep in your trunk.
Laughing my ass off. That's a good one.
😊😀😁😁😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Or pop the spare on until you get home
a bead breaker and a couple of levers could easily fit in even a small car
Who keeps their tire changing machine in the trunk?! I keep mine in the glove box, like a person.
Many thanks Eric. That was a straight-to-the-point, no-nonsense presentation which was very helpful. What's more, there was no foul language. Great work!
Hello Eric, finally you show how-to-properly repair a punctured tire. I've been doing this for well over 30 years, Goodyear was on the forefront of proper tire repair. They trained their techs with this feature, we NEVER used plugs. I'm glad you set the record straight. Keep up the good work, you're never too old to learn new/old tricks. Cheers from Vancouver Canada. Vince
Good tutorial Eric, however how many of us have tire machine sitting in home garage?
Been using tire plugs for years without any problems.
Exactly this. I'll stick to plugs.
Excellent point, and I have a video about installing 'rope plugs' linked in the description. That said, I made this video to show what the tire companies want you to do when repairing a tire, if they allow repairs at all. If a tire shop were to use a 'rope plug', they could be held liable if there is an accident as a result of a tire failure. Thank you for the comment.
When you take a tire somewhere you can ask how they are going to repair it and now you will understand what they are doing.
From working at america's/discount tire, one thing to be aware of is if you ever bring us a leaking tire and we find that you used a rope plug or patch without a plug we can no longer service the affected tire. Just FYI.
I worked at a car dealer, we always used rope plugs, never had a problem. As long as you dont plug near the shoulder.
I remember working in a service station (gas station where I actually pumped the gas for the customer AND we had a functioning garage with a mechanic - imagine such a thing!) anyway, we would break the tire down, prep the inside after jabbing the puncture violently to make it larger, cussing at it, “Ahhh, it’s too small to see!” roughening the rubber to hold the adhesive I suppose, throw a burning match on the glue, yell fire!, then apply the patch, vulcanizing the rubber. Live long, and prosper! Good times watching the sheer panic and uncertainty on the face of the customer in the waiting area! Nowadays I plug it and drive it until there no tread left, without leaks or failures. Simplifying my life.
Thank you for a decade of knowledge and excellent professional videos.
I've been using plugs for years and they never failed me. Did burnout on it this the belts on the tires were showing, the plugs never failed.
I'm glad to hear that, but I'm just passing along information that tire companies feel you need to know. Thank you for your comment.
I'v come across two tire plugs that were still leaking just in the last six months, Im a truck and trailer tech, i don't even deal with car tires, these were just incidentals related to coworkers and Friends, plugs are a temporary solution. and if you have the means or the $20 to get them patched, get them patched. (Plug a commercial truck tire get a fine btw)
Thanks Eric, for showing the correct way, and why that costs more, but also highlights how important preparation is if using this method. However, there's no guarantee other techs are going to be as conscientious as you are. So, for me anyway, i'll be sticking with the plug method, as it has worked well for me, and i'm confident it will hold. Great content as always, you and Eric O, SMA, are the best, and Chris, of course 😁👍
Informative and adequate evidence that its worth stopping by my local tire shop to defer to their better access to tools and expertise in this case. Very helpful.
I've never had a tire plug fail.
Project Farms has a good testing video.
I work at a busy Service Dept of a Nissan dealership....This is our standard method of puncture repair....Hands Down....It's the Best !!!
I remember back in the day we had Vulcanizing kits where you at stick the patch inside the tire and the patch add a metal tray that you would light on fire
I remember those. Those worked well. I remember using “c” clamps to hold the metal tray wile you light it.
Camel Patch?
Yeah!!!! I kept on waiting for IGNITION!! None happened. BURP‼️
@@eddie5556 that’s what they were!!! Good memory from the 60’s
hah yah, we used to do pretty much the same with our bikes as kids...set dat glue on fire, like flambé.
Keep doing what u do the best Eric
Ah, this brings back memories. This is exactly how we repaired tires when I was a tire changer.
Love your videos buddy
lol, 60's method is best! Agree (fire the (old) glue!)
I use plugs while still on my vehicle, cheap, quick and easy and good enough till it leaks again. Never had to do it more than twice before the tire wore out anyway.
Ritual like process. The satisfaction of reaming that hole out first. There’s an innuendo opportunity somewhere 😉
This is the ONLY way it should be done. And I hate the liquid patch crap😤
I was taught to use these in the 80s at Honda School. If they recommend it then it must be ok. I’ve since used them on motorcycles and cars with great results.
Great instructions!!! Also Eric, the pre buff cleaner is to remove the release compound from when the tire was molded and you should scrape with a flat piece of metal (they make a specific tool but it's not an absolute must) after spraying that on, while it's wet. You will see the goop come off lol.
But after that you sand the rubber "flat" anyway, so that's how that goop comes off anyway
@@TheTanadu in a way, yes but it also can get ground into the rubber which is not ideal.
Good video, I have seen the plug/patch, but never had installed/ used one. I believe most all of us know, patching is best, plugging gets us by. You explain that
in the video.Thank you for the video.
Great video, very informative. You (ETCG), Ivan (PHAD) and Brian (FordTechMakuloco) are the best. I appreciate all you guys do to GIVE us all this information. Ivan would have used the PICO scope first just to make sure the tire was low on pressue. You fired the "patch" cannon first and struck gold. Thanks Eric!!!
Above all, you and your family, STAY SAFE!!!
Nice info. Been using (when I used to be a mechanic) "Stud Patches" from 30+ years ago. Didn't have the sealer step however- Love the ream on the drill motor!
This guy has the best advice fr the least experienced mechanic to the top experienced mechanic...iv done at least 1500 to 2000 dollars worth of wrk on my car just by watching his videos..
Been using rope plug ever since it was introduced. Never failed.
Yep had to put put a plug in my brand new tire once and it stay there until the tire didn't have tread enough to pass inspection. people really don't need to do all of this extra non sense if you install a plug properly.
Me too once I repaired a tire with rope plug and it lasted till the tire wore out..it was a almost new tire too!!
Thanks for acknowledging the subjectivity of repair options and policies. Can be really maddening when people don't do that.
Ah yes, a reminder of good times long gone... my first job, at the chevron station fixing tires. Started with a high speed static balancer (scary). Moved on to a fancy low speed "computerized " one. Beat a lot of split rims apart.
Loved every minute of it.
Cheers man
Did that balancer have a seat and a big headlamp on it?
Yo Eric! That was a smooth tip about marking the tire stem location to keep the balance of the tire. Thanks for always exceeding expectations!! 😁
I like the tyre sealer idea at the end , I will definitely do that , thanks 🙏🏼 great video
Recently had a tire plugged and wondered how they did it. Good video.
Useful tip use your balancing pliers/hammer to pull plug through tyre you will find provision in pliers to grip the stem of tyre plug .
It's good to see more tutorial vids keep them coming 👍👍👍👍👍
That was a good video. I have repaired maybe 8 tires in my lifetime using the licorice stick method and never had one fail.
Well done! Right to the point, no added music, covered all points. Consider yourself subscribed!
Great video! An "addendum" you consider would be what to look for in a tire to make sure it is still safe for the road. For example, if the driver drove on the tire flat, for even a short period, the friction from the wheel pinching the tire against the road has the edge of that wheel like a knife blade, usually, on the sidewall of the tire. The end result may be rubbery powder and bits inside the tire that are found when you take it off the wheel. When the sidewalls are ate up like that, I was told to discard the tire as it is no longer safe to patch.
A lot of people criticize plugs, saying that they will blow out, the car flips end over end, and everyone dies. (Note: I do agree the method you've shown is the way to go and plugs are a good roadside fix to get to the tire shop to do the patch/plug.) But, I don't think that is accurate. It seems to me that actually the tire plugged or patched had received other unknown damage to where it should have been discarded. It gets patched anyway, the tire plows out, and the repair is blamed, when the repair itself was not the problem, but rather the tire should have been inspected. This is where the DIYer may be "lead astray." They may do the patch/plug and, because they didn't know any better, didn't bother to inspect the tire.
Anyway, love the videos! And thanks!
Love the video! I will use this with my Honda students! Thanks Eric!
As usual, thorough and professional. You are George Clooney mechanics Thank you. 🎉
thanks eric. came back to your channel after many many years. must say youre still awesome. and fantastic whiskers btw .
As an extra step, I recommend cleaning and scraping the surface after buffing, the smoother surface holds better for me. An important tip for many of you, many tire chains such as Discount will do these style repairs, free. Most other tire shops due so at a cost of course. If you bought your tires from a good chain, you will often also get a protection plan including repairs. Talk with your tire installer about these warranties. Usually, at an additional cost, they also offer a pro rate plan, to discount an unrepairable tire. The important thing is that the repair is done right. Ive got a 4 year old rope plug holding just fine on my truck, ive also seen these umbrella plugs fail in days. If the guy seems like an idiot, dont let him touch your damn car.
Excellent input. Thank you.
My time is valuable too. At the discount tire chain, I have to wait for 1 to 3 hours for them to do the work. In 5-10 minutes the plug is done.
Usually if a patch plug fails days after the repair, it was done incorrectly. And on the subject of a road hazard warranty, Walmart offers one at $10 a tire (and it lasts the entire lifespan of the tire down to 2/32) and our flat repair cost is $15
Even if you go to a good chain they will typically only protect certain tires. If your tire is over a certain price point, you are on your own.
@Matthew Kerhin Unless the patch was utter shit, you hold liability.
Great job Eric, thanks for sharing. It's a lot of work, though. I'd only do that if the tire is reasonable new.
Safety Seal tire plugs are all you need. I have used these exclusively for years (I talk a lot about them on my new channel). You can also plug right out to the edge of the shoulder. I can't imagine ever going to a shop to have a tire plug/patched (I wouldn't even consider it).
I never get tired of your videos, you tread carefully on the subject and have a good grip on the situation.
Thank you very much for that. Answering comments to my videos can get somewhat frustrating, especially since I'm just trying to share useful information, for free at that. I'm happy to admit when I'm wrong, but I get tired of trying to justify every detail of the videos I produce.
@@ericthecarguy
Thanks for the reply Ezza.
I for one really enjoy your videos.
Please excuse my bad attempt at some tyre puns.
Thanks for the video. Most if not all manufactures don't want you to repair it. And yes this is the only expectable way repairing a tire if you are doing it for profit.
very informative, great job describing how to do it right
Thanks for another informative video Eric. Not sure why people are making an issue of not having a tire machine.
Thank you Eric nice patch work.
I was well aware of the rope plug and I thought I knew what a patch on the inside was. Called the dealer to see if my wife purchased road hazzard when she bought the car. She did not, but they said they will patch it for free. Drive down and the tech said he would have it plugged in about 15 minutes. I asked "Plugged or patched?" He said they plugged them. He said Wally world would do a patch. Called there and they said patch plug. I had no idea... watched this and drove right over. Thanks Eric. Information is power.
Good video I've always wondered what the correct repair method was . I will still use plugs though .
I put the rubber cement directly on the plug, it kind of helps it "melt" on the tire. Also you should go around the patch with the grooving tool, that is what helps with the sealing. Putting bead sealer on top of it is good idea that I also use.
Great informative video Eric
During the pandemic, I miss doing work like this
My shop had to close down.
I had to get a different job.
Pretty close to what I used to do.
Great video as always 👍
Sorry to hear about your job. Thanks for the comment and stay safe.
Thank you for the video Eric!
I am impressed ! I hope that's what my shop did today.
Always love watching your videos
Love the "slo-mo" action of hitting the tyre there.
Thank Eric I enjoy watching your videos I am from South Africa
ERIC your video is so ADDICTIVE !!!
As a DIY'er I've used plugs for years. I only ever had one fail because of the location.
So as a temp solution to get where your going, I wouldn't worry about it not working.
Perfect job, well done
Thanks for your effort.Hi From Türkiye.
Thanks Eric 👍
"... the offending object". You're so proper, L😄L! Thanks for all the years of great info and expertise.
WOW! Very professional ETCG1!
Unfortunately I would have to use your 1st method (plug) because I don't have a tire/wheel separator in my driveway.
Great demo.thanks for the demo
A repair like this priceless 👌
BROTHER. I wish people actually did that! Good video.
Best tire patch I’ve seen yet. How do I do this on the side of the road?
I really miss the old Eric the car guy! When the lift was Harbor freight jack stands and a piece of cardboard and you had to patch the floor for the engine crane to pass the uneven floor. Those are the most fun and helpful on TH-cam. Come on man! How many of your viewers have a tire machine?
Right... BUT ETCG was always taking half and hour to tell a 10 minute story.
He stares at a lava lamp for hours
The purpose of this video was to show why some tire repairs cost more, and also to educate people about what many tire companies require when a tire is repaired.
The past is the past. Me, I like to move forward. Thank you for your comment.
Great point about figuring out the orientation of the hole, but I wonder if you can true it straight during the reaming process. Just a thought. Be well.
At the beginning you didn't really sell me on patching a tire but by the end I agree this looks to be the best repair next to buying a new tire.
Had a customer go off on me when I did a patch plug. “You just broke the cords! Now my tire is going to fall aprart!” He even questioned my mother’s virtue. I’m like dude, that big ass roofing tab broke your chords. Lol
It's a thankless job somedays. You should try making TH-cam videos. Check the comments to this video to see what I mean.
Hang in there and stay safe my friend.
EricTheCarGuy haha. I understand. Thought people are nice in the homesteading niche unless you are showing how to slaughter an animal. Haha
The guy knows what tire cords are but yet doesnt know that even with a regular old plug you still have to ream out the hole the same way
I work at discount tire and although there are better plug and patch methods, this is great
thanks
I buff the tire, then spray the pre-buffing spray let it sit 30 seconds and then scrape it off.
Yea 😬
2 is 1 and 1 is none folks. Great video on how to repair a tire the correct way.
Enjoyed the video!
I loved this hole in tire video!
I really liked this video, i just had a question is it necessary to drill the hole or it will suffice if i just make a clear hole.
Thanks never saw that style plug before...
Just happened to catch this 3-year-old video. When you're in the middle of nowhere and it's late at night my rubber plug or the liquid leak sealer is still the best way to go until you can get to a tire shop. We do a lot of RVing and need a quick repair method. I even had the new plastic screw method for a quick repair until you can get to safety.
To get that blue protective cover off easier without contaminating the sealing surfaces, it helps to twist at the stem and fold at the base.
The mechanic at a busy tire shop told me most flats in the U.S. are the right rear. Reason stated was that more road debris is closer to the curb side where a nail or screw is run over by the front tire which kicks it airborne where it's then punctures the rear tire.
Great tip. Thank you.
I feel like I am watching The Joy Of Painting with Bob Ross. But it is The Joy of Auto Repair with Eric the Car Guy.
Great instructions!
I know you're not supposed to use plugs on sidewalls, but I did once. Partly because I wanted to see if it would hold, and partly because I couldn't afford the new tire. It lasted over 20,000 miles. I had to replace the tire due to normal treadwear and the plug was still holding tight. I got VERY Lucky. Don't be like me.
But if you've ever wondered, now you know lol
Great info
Good deal Eric....back to the old school. Doing and teaching.
Thanks for the info. I am using a tire plug on the sidewall of my riding lawnmower tire. If I need to have a tire repaired on my highway speed vehicles, I take my tires to my local tire shop, for only a few $ they repair my tires.
One thing you should've mentioned was if you are going to repair a tyre, check the outer and inner sidewalls for damage incase it has been run on when flat.
Even if it's repairable, inner or outer sidewall damage should render the tyre as scrap.
I'm a mobile tyre fitter in the UK and use this plug patch repair all the time.
Great video!
mrlister2000 I call those the “rings of death” around the sidewall. That seems to get through in customers heads.
Sometimes you can't find a leak if there isn't enough pressure. My dad had once given up, but I let the jack down to put weight back on it and sprayed it again, and found it right away.
You’re the best
Thanks
Good video Eric
Nice procedure and Video 👍😊
Thanks very useful information.
Excellent Video
Very nice. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent video!!! Thank you very much!!!
Perfect vid thanks
Nice video Eric. That is the only way a tire should be repaired. I have this discussion all the tire with customers. My shop is the only one who does this kind of repair . Even the dealers are plugging tires by me.
we patch at my dealership.
what dealership doesnt do this
Nice plugged in ad here.
The pre buff is actually essential in removing contamination from the injury; also having a flat repair stand to both hold the tire steady and at a good working height will ensure that the patch will hold for the life of the tire.
Thank you for the input.
EricTheCarGuy not a problem, I was actually drawing on my experience as a Walmart Auto Care Center tire technician; before they completely certify us and turn us loose in the shop, we have to complete two flat repairs, the first is having an experienced technician teaching you the proper procedure step by step, and then the second is to have the trainee complete the repair with the experienced technician ready to step in if they have any issues or questions.
I have to disagree I've never used it ever just use brake cleaner if you want to clean not to mention once you buff it u removed the layer you just cleaned so IMO it's pointless
Nice video Eric! what do u do if a castle nut is not. lined up with hole for cotter pin? do u back it off a little or do u torque a little more for cotter pin?