It only makes sense that a plugged tire cannot handle the same level of stress and strain as a tire in good condition. This is especially true when you start reaching higher speeds on the highway. This results in a greater loss of air while also increasing your chances of a blowout on a road.
Furthermore, the plug itself may fail while you are driving, putting you back where you started. In the event of a flat tire from a nail or screw, the best course of action is always to replace the tire. While it may be tempting to see how far you can get with a five-dollar repair, the consequences of a plugged tire failing will be much worse than if you had replaced the tire in the first place.
If you just purchased a tire or recently bought a set of expensive tires , it can be a frustrating experience. If this is the case and you hope the tire can be saved, it may be worth it to have it inspected by a professional. The TIA-certified tire experts at Tread Connection know how to properly diagnose, inspect, and repair flat tires. When you work with Tread Connection for your flat repair, the tire will be removed from the wheel and carefully inspected inside and out.
This helps us ensure whether or not it can be safely repaired. If the tire can be repaired, our team will take care of it for you. In the event that your tire cannot be safely repaired, our team will recommend a replacement from our wide range of tires to find the right one for your needs, and your budget. Plugs are typically used after treading on a nail, screw or small puncture.
Plugs are used on small holes away from the sidewall. Tires are typically patched when the puncture is less than a quarter-inch in diameter, but it also depends on the location.
Like with plugs, patches are said to last from seven to ten years or for the rest of the life of the tire. Again, this tire may not last if the installation goes poorly or there are issues with the location of the hole. These standards must be upheld if the tires are to be considered safe after the repair. Best practice is to take the tire to a local expert and listen to their advice, as they will know when doing a repair like this is or is not safe.
Locate the obstruction causing the puncture and pull it out with the pliers. Open the tire repair kit. Put two to three drops of the rubber cement on the insertion probe and put it into the puncture.
Work it back and forth to clean the hole and apply the rubber cement around it. Take one end of the repair strip from the tire plug kit and thread it through the needle of the insertion tool. Stop when it is halfway through. Put two to three drops of rubber cement on the end of the needle. The repair strip will not come with it.
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