I was ironically just reminded I need to get one of those kits - just had a leak repaired at my garage yesterday. >_< Excellent demonstration of how that process works.
I liked your tool kit - much better tools than the one I own. I had to do a plug last week and couldn’t get the plug in until I slightly warmed up the plug to make it softer and in she went. Cheers
Plugs were the accepted type of repair for decades. I typically drill the hole larger and ream out, makes it easier to insert the plug; and I use rubber cement as the lubricant/sealer. Most tire shops will say stuff like too close to the edge, tire is 1 month over 6 years old, and I even had a tire shop tell me I had two holes so close together that they couldn't patch (funny: soap bubble test and a single lug fixed that for me, several years ago), and all tried to sell me new tires.
Great to hear from you again Greg thanks for the video! Many years ago far from civilization there was that light “ssssssss” sound from a tire. No repair kit in the car as you recommend but I did have my tools, wood screws and some of the kids gum from the back seat. Yup, drove a screw wrapped in gum into the hole I found and it never leaked again. Kind of ashamed to admit I never repaired it properly.
Yes you are an angel for posting. As a woman it appears that it will require a good bit of strength to ream and plug the tire. However I may just try it out on an old tire to get the experience. Always appreciate the youtube videos!
Greg, love your videos. Already knew about this trick and I thought when you said "cheap fix" you were gonna pull out the autozone-special tire repair kit. I've used cheap ones from the store before, and eventually i had it with the tools breaking on me, so I ended up getting the same kit you have here, and you're right, it's a great one with the much needed stronger tools in them. The amount of force you need to exert on the tire to bore out the puncture hole and then to insert the plug is pretty intense and will definitely break the really cheap tools.
Good to see you back. I miss your content. I was wondering what it has been like for you and your business with used car prices being such a challenge. What advice do you have for used car buyers now in this current market of high demand and low supplies.
6:32 Hi. Appreciate your tire 6:32 repair video. Question? After you cut off the plug tails, do apply fire to it for a few seconds? I have seen it done but do not understand why. The same is done when applying a patch on the inside.
I recently had a 1/4 inch dia bolt lodged in a nearly new tire. Took it to the shop who sold me the tires. They elected to vulcanize the area from the inside instead of using a plug or patch saying the hole was too big. This procedure was much more detailed and time consuming but left me feeling much safer. I am not saying that your method is bad, just that it seems to depend on the size of the hole whether or not to use this kit.
Wow 😮... this is a whole new level of the regular spray can... although, I'm not sure if I would have the strength needed to do the process.. and I'd probably get anxious☺ ... How would you suggest practicing it? Thank you. Take care 🙂
Great video. Please keep posting. I am driving a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser largely based on your recommendation. It's a fantastic vehicle well built and fun to drive. Any other videos on Land Cruisers to come?
Some of the Slime type products are also good for fixing punctures. And you can even put it in your tire before you get a nail so it "fixes" them on the fly and won't cause you to get stranded with a flat.
Thanks for a good video and suggestions. I just want to point out to never assume there's only one leak....and always chech the STEM for leakage....they don't last forever.
When I was a motorcycle messenger, I once had an Avon rear tyre with a few of these repairs in it. You can buy co2 cannisters and a valve to reinflate the tyre as well and go well with a kit like this.
Maybe I'm not as strong as you are or the diameters of my punctures have been smaller, but I've always found pushing in the plug too hard. Solution: Use an electric drill and bit just large enough to make passing the plug possible with effort.
I’m not that weak and couldn’t get the plug to go in. So I got my wife and had her pushing on my elbow as I pushed to get that plug-in? It’s still wouldn’t go in. Then I used a clamp that you squeeze multiple times to close it, (carpenter’s use them) between the rim and the handle of the plug tool. Went in real easy.
Little confused. You used a vaseline type of lubricant in your kit. Other videos I've seen put some "rubber cement" type of product on the plug to trigger vulcanization. Is yours not really vulcanizing, but just plugging with sheer mass? Or is there some product already on it? It seems like the lube would keep them from bonding anyways? Thanks!!
Had me thinking too. Maybe the "lube" was not petrolium jelly, but someting like sterno or some vulcanizing quality goop. I use rubber solvent cement make for this purpose, but maybe that stuff was also purpose made.
I sort of stumbled on your channel by accident and I love it. Extremely informative. Could you do a video on what to look for when buying a LX470 and which year is the one preferred? Much love from Borneo.
I always thought they said tire plugs were just temporary and you should take to a tire shop to get a patch put on. So tire plug are good enough to where I don't need to patch later?
In RSA tire repair business send drugaddicts at night to puncture tyres using screws driven in with electric drivers in the hope of you buying new from them especially if screw puncture is in the wall.
Helping my Daughter use the same kit . We were unable to get the ream tool into the tire. So we use a drill and same size drill bit as the ream . It worked . I would still get a inside patch on the tire ASAP .
What state do you live in that you can get your tire plugged for free?? Here in New Jersey I always had to pay for them to plug my tire. Sometimes they will still try to tell you that you need new tires. LOL
Best way to repair a tire is to use plugs and rubber cement, man I'd alway go with my brother to sears auto to get patches, never did those things ever work, plugs are the way to go, never lose psi
Nowadays, no tire shop will want to do any work on a tire that has been plugged this way. They are afraid of being sued - that is what I was plainly told. So if you can, have the tire patched from inside. Otherwise, the plug will last long time - speaking from my experience. Recently I had a tire with 6 plugs (my son drove over a box of staples) and it lasted 8000 miles until the tire was bald and due for replacement. BTW, 10 or more years ago, even tire shops would use a plug method occasionally.
There is no worse or dumber way to fix a tire than plugging it. The repair process does much more damage than the original puncture and the tire maker will void your warranty. Guys like this need to be banned from TH-cam.
6:32 Hi. Appreciate your tire 6:32 repair video. Question? After you cut off the plug tails, do apply fire to it for a few seconds? I have seen it done but do not understand why. The same is done when applying a patch on the inside.
Greg, it’s been a while. Glad you are posting again. As always another great, informative and helpful video. Cheers!
Thanks to the advice from Greg from his Highlander video, I ended buying a 2003 Highlander in 2019 that is such a great vehicle!
Awesome demonstration of the process.
Big 👍 from Ontario, Canada.
I was ironically just reminded I need to get one of those kits - just had a leak repaired at my garage yesterday. >_< Excellent demonstration of how that process works.
I liked your tool kit - much better tools than the one I own. I had to do a plug last week and couldn’t get the plug in until I slightly warmed up the plug to make it softer and in she went. Cheers
Plugs were the accepted type of repair for decades. I typically drill the hole larger and ream out, makes it easier to insert the plug; and I use rubber cement as the lubricant/sealer. Most tire shops will say stuff like too close to the edge, tire is 1 month over 6 years old, and I even had a tire shop tell me I had two holes so close together that they couldn't patch (funny: soap bubble test and a single lug fixed that for me, several years ago), and all tried to sell me new tires.
Been awhile. Great advice as always
Great to hear from you again Greg thanks for the video!
Many years ago far from civilization there was that light “ssssssss” sound from a tire. No repair kit in the car as you recommend but I did have my tools, wood screws and some of the kids gum from the back seat. Yup, drove a screw wrapped in gum into the hole I found and it never leaked again. Kind of ashamed to admit I never repaired it properly.
Yesssssss, always a good day when the Car Angel releases a new video 😊
Thanks Greg....never realized there were kits like this available. Great video!!
You are one of my absolute favorites Greg, thanks for the great videos. So informative.
Love the calm and honest competence
Yes you are an angel for posting. As a woman it appears that it will require a good bit of strength to ream and plug the tire. However I may just try it out on an old tire to get the experience. Always appreciate the youtube videos!
Use a drill bit one size bigger than the plug to ream the hole
Greg, love your videos. Already knew about this trick and I thought when you said "cheap fix" you were gonna pull out the autozone-special tire repair kit. I've used cheap ones from the store before, and eventually i had it with the tools breaking on me, so I ended up getting the same kit you have here, and you're right, it's a great one with the much needed stronger tools in them. The amount of force you need to exert on the tire to bore out the puncture hole and then to insert the plug is pretty intense and will definitely break the really cheap tools.
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Good to see you back. I miss your content. I was wondering what it has been like for you and your business with used car prices being such a challenge. What advice do you have for used car buyers now in this current market of high demand and low supplies.
6:32 Hi. Appreciate your tire 6:32 repair video. Question? After you cut off the plug tails, do apply fire to it for a few seconds? I have seen it done but do not understand why. The same is done when applying a patch on the inside.
Great to see you back Greg, your videos are excellent! Cheers
I recently had a 1/4 inch dia bolt lodged in a nearly new tire. Took it to the shop who sold me the tires. They elected to vulcanize the area from the inside instead of using a plug or patch saying the hole was too big. This procedure was much more detailed and time consuming but left me feeling much safer. I am not saying that your method is bad, just that it seems to depend on the size of the hole whether or not to use this kit.
beautiful illustrations , very grateful
Indeed those tire plug repair kits definitely work. A must have in the trunk.
How about the back tire where you don't have room/clearance. However, very helpful. Thanks.
Simple just remove the tire and fix it that's what I did problem solved 👍
@@alexandroguerra1845 you can position the back tire so the leak is about 4 in above the ground facing the rear and work on it there
and first remove mud flaps if necessary
Just take the tire off. Don’t be lazy
Wow 😮... this is a whole new level of the regular spray can... although, I'm not sure if I would have the strength needed to do the process.. and I'd probably get anxious☺ ... How would you suggest practicing it? Thank you. Take care 🙂
Great video. Please keep posting. I am driving a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser largely based on your recommendation. It's a fantastic vehicle well built and fun to drive. Any other videos on Land Cruisers to come?
Welcome back Mr. kotter (horshack voice)
Thanks for sharing. Very informative. Blessings
Some of the Slime type products are also good for fixing punctures. And you can even put it in your tire before you get a nail so it "fixes" them on the fly and won't cause you to get stranded with a flat.
What about the recommendations to put a patch inside? Seems safer??
He said “reaming tool” 🤣🤣🤣 Great video thank u 🙏
Thanks for a good video and suggestions. I just want to point out to never assume there's only one leak....and always chech the STEM for leakage....they don't last forever.
When I was a motorcycle messenger, I once had an Avon rear tyre with a few of these repairs in it. You can buy co2 cannisters and a valve to reinflate the tyre as well and go well with a kit like this.
Maybe I'm not as strong as you are or the diameters of my punctures have been smaller, but I've always found pushing in the plug too hard. Solution: Use an electric drill and bit just large enough to make passing the plug possible with effort.
Did the same thing. But looking at the ream tool I think you can but it in a drill.
Legend.. nicely talk us through it.. 🎉🎉🎉
EXCELLENT INSTRUCTIONS THANKS BLESSINGS
What's the name of the tool kit you were showing?Sorry I didn't get the name. Thanks for the video.
Thank you, it helped me a lot. I recommend it👍
I’m not that weak and couldn’t get the plug to go in. So I got my wife and had her pushing on my elbow as I pushed to get that plug-in? It’s still wouldn’t go in. Then I used a clamp that you squeeze multiple times to close it, (carpenter’s use them) between the rim and the handle of the plug tool. Went in real easy.
Wish you well and hope to see you back on the Tube, soon.
Have you also tried the screw repair tire kit? Do you recommend that too?
Little confused. You used a vaseline type of lubricant in your kit. Other videos I've seen put some "rubber cement" type of product on the plug to trigger vulcanization. Is yours not really vulcanizing, but just plugging with sheer mass? Or is there some product already on it? It seems like the lube would keep them from bonding anyways? Thanks!!
Had me thinking too. Maybe the "lube" was not petrolium jelly, but someting like sterno or some vulcanizing quality goop. I use rubber solvent cement make for this purpose, but maybe that stuff was also purpose made.
this guy is a king
how long will this plug last? will the repair plug come undone during high speeds?
Hi Greg. New subscriber here.Wish you made more videos. I really appreciate them man. I noticed all the 4:20🌲 on the clocks🙂🌲
Are you using Red Vines... Or twizzlers?
Great video, thank you!
I sort of stumbled on your channel by accident and I love it. Extremely informative. Could you do a video on what to look for when buying a LX470 and which year is the one preferred? Much love from Borneo.
Thanks to that Brod. How it last?
I always thought they said tire plugs were just temporary and you should take to a tire shop to get a patch put on. So tire plug are good enough to where I don't need to patch later?
Yes
Great video, but where can i get this tool kit at? Thanks,
Do a video explaining the difference between hybrids and plug in hybrids. That would be awesome!!!!
Does it hold up tho
Thanks Greg!
Been doing it like this for 40 years.
Good video Thanks
Besides a puncture and gash, it can have a leaky valve stem or stem extender.
I just got a kit from canadian tire that also has valve stems in it from Victor. We shall see.
Great video!!! Thanks
In RSA tire repair business send drugaddicts at night to puncture tyres using screws driven in with electric drivers in the hope of you buying new from them especially if screw puncture is in the wall.
Stay safe paz y salud
Thanks man😁
Nice!
Brilliant. 10/10
Thanks bro, i have it will work for me as wl
Helping my Daughter use the same kit . We were unable to get the ream tool into the tire. So we use a drill and same size drill bit as the ream . It worked . I would still get a inside patch on the tire ASAP .
Very helpful. Thanks 🙏
Isnt that a Volt?
What state do you live in that you can get your tire plugged for free?? Here in New Jersey I always had to pay for them to plug my tire. Sometimes they will still try to tell you that you need new tires. LOL
👍 thanks
Best way to repair a tire is to use plugs and rubber cement, man I'd alway go with my brother to sears auto to get patches, never did those things ever work, plugs are the way to go, never lose psi
Thank you so much you just saved me hundreds of dollars. The auto repair shops are going to hate you though lol.
these plugs are a temporary repair at best have it repaired properly from the inside with a patch plug
Double jointed thumb... made me wince
A PATCH-PLUG is the only way to properly fix a flat (leak).
Tire needs air
I hate waiting for a video, then bloody adverts appear before
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Lol you using the plug insertion tool wrong.
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How so?
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You using to big tool. We have thinner ones.
I prefer patching from inside. Better quality of tire repair.
u need a very strong man to do it . not for ladies or old folks
That repair is a temporary fix. It will not last the life of the tire. Go to the nearest repair shop after plugging the tire.
Nowadays, no tire shop will want to do any work on a tire that has been plugged this way. They are afraid of being sued - that is what I was plainly told.
So if you can, have the tire patched from inside. Otherwise, the plug will last long time - speaking from my experience. Recently I had a tire with 6 plugs (my son drove over a box of staples) and it lasted 8000 miles until the tire was bald and due for replacement.
BTW, 10 or more years ago, even tire shops would use a plug method occasionally.
There is no worse or dumber way to fix a tire than plugging it. The repair process does much more damage than the original puncture and the tire maker will void your warranty. Guys like this need to be banned from TH-cam.
6:32 Hi. Appreciate your tire 6:32 repair video. Question? After you cut off the plug tails, do apply fire to it for a few seconds? I have seen it done but do not understand why. The same is done when applying a patch on the inside.