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The screw plug for the roadside maybe but I would not have faith in it for long. The strip type has been used for decades. They now say they are "unsafe" but I think they are only unsafe for tire shops' wallets.
I see where you're coming from, but the screw is a lot easier for a roadside repair. I don't see why you couldnt use the screw plug to limp your car off of the highway and potentially home, then remove it and do a rope plug.
The unsafety comes from the tire not being dismounted and inspected on the inside. If the tire has been run flat (rather than mighty low on smooth roads) the inside is likely to be badly damaged - ready to blow out. Check out South Main Auto's video "Why Tire Plugging Can Be Deadly!" That's a *lot* of black crumbles inside that tire.
I had an unwanted large self tapping screw in my tyre recently & had tyre repair screws in my emergency kit, fitted in seconds & two weeks later it's absolutely fine with no pressure loss & so simple to use, but will effect a proper repair soon.
It all depends where the puncture is, in relation to the tread thickness and shape of the puncture for how effective the strip type repair is. Ive had them last for years and had ones that lasted weeks. Tapered concrete nails are near impossible to keep repaired for long whereas screws are usually easy to fix for long term
They were never "safe." None of these methods are safe because you have no idea what the extent of the damage is by just looking at the exterior of the tire. You shouldn't have faith in any of these methods lasting for long. Any plug by itself is merely an emergency fix to get you to a repair shop for a more permanent repair or total replacement if the tire can't be saved.
I've only ever used the sticky strips used in #3 on every vehicle I ever owned on varing size tires from 12" to 17" and have never had one problem. #3 is a permanent fix aside from some 1 in a million freak occurrence
My manager is always watching me do this. And it is easy. And even the annoying mechanic guy is always watching me, too. Because I mostly strip the tires out of the rims
Been using the strips from #3 since the 1980’s and have never had a problem with them for nail or thin screw punctures. Used internally placed patches for larger punctures.
I used the screw type for the first time yesterday. I just added a small amount of tyre glue/sealant over the hole. Then screwed the pre coated screw through the glue & into the hole. The additional glue probably wasn't necessary, but it only cost pennies.
The third one is technically best. Mushroom plug is easy to fit but as we are making oversize hole, it's not long lasting. In third slug is moulded as per the hole and it makes intact repair. Screw kit is only compatible with same size hole and again we are putting metal part in the tyre which is not good idea.
Plug strips are easy to install on warm soft tire and they stay sticky. Worked for over a year. Then i moved to a cold wet enviroment. The plug stopped being sticky and leaked air. I removed the plug and attempted to use a new plug but the new plug was also cold and not sticky and the tire was cold and hard. Could not insert the new plug. Took the tire to a shop and had them remove and put a patch on the inside of the tire.
i think the mushroom plug is probably the most reliable, but the screw is a great easy quick fix to get you down the road, id probably use a little tire glue and turn the screw past the surface a hair.
The last one the screw with sealant for the quick repair but I prefer to the second one the mushroom so clean.. ty bro for sharing and how to use keep it up🎉🎉
Awesome footage, especially inside the tire, I have plugged hundreds of tires this (number 1) way and it is fool proof, sometimes I use rubber cement and sometimes I don’t.
@@james5796 The Stop and Go mushroom plugs manufacturer don't advise to use a glue for some reason, I have used them and found them about 50% air tight. Once, before changing a tyre I pushed against the plug with a screwdriver and was shocked at how easily it went into the tyre.
I just got home from an approximately 300-mile off-road trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon with 8 vehicles. One vehicle got a significant slice through the tread that was not repairable. Two other vehicles got smaller punctures that leaked air quickly. I had a repair tool kit similar to the first one. Both of those punctures were repaired quickly while on the vehicles and held through the rest of the trip.
Ive used string types with good results on my bike. Have used the mushroom type and time consuming if on side road or raining. Number 4 ,screw type i have but not used,next time,take 1 min to repair then i would repair with the string type that forms a plug inside. They will not come out. So number 1 and 3 is my preference to leave for longer period. They say they are temporary. But tyres are temporary on a big bike.
Absolutely amazing tutorial thank you so much for the top-notch videos the footage and the capture from inside the tire are absolutely amazing and convincing. Keep up the great job, thank you so much.
I've got the screw plugs in my puncture kit along with the usual plug strips. But I never use them because somehow I never learned to trust them the same way I trust the plug strips. I think it's because when you apply rubber glue to lubricate the insertion of the plug strip, you just know that sticky stuff will cure and really help to bond the strip to the tyre. I guess the sticky strips work the same way, but I wonder if the glue on these will dry out when you need to use them. I'd rather keep the glue in the tube.
I bought a Slime plug kit for $14 at Auto Zone, and tried twice, it leaked both times. Not around the repair but through the rope itself! Pure crap! I read "Safety Seal" brand, made in USA is best, and I've ordered some of those off Ebay. In the meantime I recieved 50 tire repair screws from Amazon for $6.00. Pulled out the plug and screwed one in, and viola it's sealed! Haven't driven on it yet. I think I'm going to take it out and put a little Xrtra seal vulcanizing rubber cement on it just to be sure. And I ordered a solar powered tire monitoring system off Amazon for ~$20 bucks. We'll see how that goes!
I use the screw type, no more than a 5 minutes job and no leaks at all after 3 days. My car tyres has TMS sensors and I am keeping an eye on the pressure. Looks good after 3 days and after more than 50 miles of driving 🤗
Thanks for an informative video. My comments here are based on my motorcycle, so no spare tire. I recently ran into a problem with the Tire Plug Strip kit. The tool for reaming the hole wouldn't push though the steel belt. Fortunately I have two kits and the reamer from the second kit worked. If I hadn't been at home I would not have had that option. The hole is small enough I believe the Sticky Strip would fit better. This is the first time I've seen it. I really like the screws for simplicity. I'm going to get a Sticky Strip kit and some screws. I've heard of the mushroom kit but had not seen it in action. it looks like a good kit for a garage but too complicated for on the road.
I have used the push in strips on my motorbike, 80 ks limit on these but i ignored this once i had confidence in the repair & just treated it as a tyre without a repair , no probs at all 100s speed & it lasted until the tyre wore out from close to new.
I have experience with the rope plug and can say it worked well. I have two slime kits, one for each vehicle. Now that I see the small screw with sealant I might get that as well. In a tough circumstance the small screw looks like it can get you up and running very quickly if the puncture is leaking a lot. I would get to a place of safety and then go over to the rope plug. One vehicle is a motorcycle and can be very difficult to get up on the centre stand if you have a flat tire. First choice for me is the rope plug but I do like the small screw. I am wondering how the longevity of the screw might be vs the rope plug. Thanks.
I remember pulling the screw from the customer tyre. He watched me. So he came and see. He took the screw driver. And he unscrew it out. That was smart.
The best is the one that is glued from inside and it's cheap too. Just look some video how it's done, it's very different level. You need tire shop though to unmount/mount tire. These DIY ones are good to reach tire shop or wait for a new tire shipped but all the screw punctures I had were not leaking very fast anyway. I would not gamble my life going 80+ mph on highway with a DIY strip in a tire, full blow-out is not likely but possible.
I believe #3 is the best. You get the best of #1 and #2. It creates a knot which backs up against and seals the inside of the tire like the mushroom style, and you seal the inside of the puncture with a chemical bond that melts the strip and tire rubber together without glue (which dries out). The mushroom style tends to fail often, because they fall inside of the tire as it flexes during heat/cool expansion cycles, and I wouldn't trust #4, and have never heard of it before this post. It's too short, is limited by the size of the puncture (it's gotta be a SMALL hole) and can be agitated out of or into the tire if the head is worn off by the road surface. I wouldn't base you decision on "ease of use", but the technical aspects.
Липкие нитки самый надежный вариант, шуруп в герметике это что то новое и не испытаное, на сколько он хорош в перспективе не ясно, гриб тоже достаточно трудоемкий процесс, нитку клеем обмазал сунул высунул обрезал и поехал, у меня шина стерлась а дыра заделана
I have tried #1. Maybe I am not strong enough that difficult to insert all into the hole. Any method to make it easy? I am considering buy a mushroom kit now...
I repaired a tyre today, string method first in the video, it was difficult to get into the tyre, so just used the rubber cement supplied in kit ,by putting some on the tip of the string insert tool,and it worked perfect, thats the method i would recommend.
In 1st case you force the strip inside the tire just once and you have two strands of the strip sealing the hole. In 3d case you force the strip twice (in and out) so you have four strands sealing the hole. I would trust #3 the most out of all the rest
The repair screw is rubberised and creates a perfect seal even when flexing under driving pressure. The normal screw will always release some air as it flexes during driving.
#3 doesn't require any type of vulcanizing rubber cement added to the strip or puncture hole, unlike #1 you MUST TWIST it 1.5 times, and when you pull the tool out you must NOT pull it all the way out like with #1 or else you risk pulling the entire strip back out. You must only pull it out enough to cut it. The main difference is that with #3 you create a knot inside that mimics what the mushroom type of plug does, which backs up against and seals the inside of the tire surface as well as the inside walls of the puncture. With #1 only the inside walls of the puncture are sealed and there is no knot created. #3 is made from uncured buytl which activates a chemical reaction with the tire rubber and they melt together and bond.
@@rkorkie Possibly, but the cordage is much thicker and not intended to have the bottom of the loop pulled back up. Plus, the compound coating the cordage itself is different, it's ultimately a simple (albeit very strong) adhesive, while the butyl (as KZO mentioned) is a binary fusing compound. It's basically akin to the difference between soldering (#1) vs welding (#3). The simple fact is that #1 is designed to be a temporary repair, but it can often last as the remainder of the tires life through brute strength of the materials and the simplicity of the design (remember this will typically be only a percentage of the tires life 20%...50%...75%...90%...which could be a long time but is USUALLY not the whole life of the tire)). As you point out, #3 isn't really that far off in basic design, but it addresses really the only two really plausible failure points of #1 in a theoretically superior way. That being the possibility of the seal failing (mitigated by actually fusing with the tire on a molecular level) or the entire plug somehow getting entirely pulled out (mitigated by the presence of the knot which means only something traumatic enough to rip an even LARGER hole in the tire than what was originally repaired would have to happen...which really amounts to a SECOND puncture event rather than a failure of the first repair).
My question is shelf life. Since kits go in the car and sit for 2, 3, 4 years in the hot/cold/wet/dry trunk before you use it, which kits lasts the longest and stays flexible enough to work?
No, not how long will the repair last. How long can a kit sit in a car, unused, and still make a good repair? I've had a kit since 2005. Anybody have any idea if it will still work?
@@knobsdialsandbuttons A sticky strip will lose its strength after a while and no longer stick properly. After 1 year you notice that the strip no longer sticks well. You may still be able to use it, but you should still buy new strips and replace the strip with a new one.
Im sorry you're correct. I thought he was using the sticky strips on #1, thats why in my previous comment I said #1 was a permanent fix. #3 is a permanent fix. Heck I didn't know there was another type of strip plug other than the sticky kind used in 3 lol
@@knobsdialsandbuttons I've got a screw in my front tire and am about to repair it. Fortunately it happened to my set that are not staggered. When I complete the repair I will switch the front and rear tires to reduce any flexing on the carcass, also, I'd rather have a rear tire fail instead of a steering tire at least I'd have more control of the car. My 2 cents.
CAN'T GET YOUR PLUG IN?? steel thread! ug Try this! If you dare? I have at least 3-4 times maybe more, getting old so I forget lol at the part where you need to put the plug; wedge the plug pusher tool between the ground and the tire w plug in it of course, and back onto it only 1/2 to 1 inch! lol I know it sounds crazy but it worked ea time I did it CAREFULLY! set it all up get in the car and roll it back , good luck!
yeah someone needs to invent a threaded pusher that mounts onto or around the tire so the plug can be pressed into the tire easily! so far have not seen one like that, your reading this Go invent it now! lol
Why, what happens to a repair on the shoulder? I've done a few, I am not wasting a good expensive tyre. I understand the wall is a stupid place to try and repair!
The shoulder and sidewalls are designed to flex so they're not as strong structurally. A puncture repair unit in the shoulder will be exposed to higher stress due to flexing and higher heat build up. This could result in a rapid repair failure.
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I like the inside shots
Thanks !
That's what she said
@@knobsdialsandbuttons Was there an inside shot for the screw?
its fucken hot eh
The old-fashioned plug. I’ve been using him for as long as I’ve been driving and they have never failed.
The screw plug for the roadside maybe but I would not have faith in it for long. The strip type has been used for decades. They now say they are "unsafe" but I think they are only unsafe for tire shops' wallets.
I see where you're coming from, but the screw is a lot easier for a roadside repair. I don't see why you couldnt use the screw plug to limp your car off of the highway and potentially home, then remove it and do a rope plug.
The unsafety comes from the tire not being dismounted and inspected on the inside. If the tire has been run flat (rather than mighty low on smooth roads) the inside is likely to be badly damaged - ready to blow out. Check out South Main Auto's video "Why Tire Plugging Can Be Deadly!" That's a *lot* of black crumbles inside that tire.
I had an unwanted large self tapping screw in my tyre recently & had tyre repair screws in my emergency kit, fitted in seconds & two weeks later it's absolutely fine with no pressure loss & so simple to use, but will effect a proper repair soon.
It all depends where the puncture is, in relation to the tread thickness and shape of the puncture for how effective the strip type repair is. Ive had them last for years and had ones that lasted weeks. Tapered concrete nails are near impossible to keep repaired for long whereas screws are usually easy to fix for long term
They were never "safe." None of these methods are safe because you have no idea what the extent of the damage is by just looking at the exterior of the tire. You shouldn't have faith in any of these methods lasting for long. Any plug by itself is merely an emergency fix to get you to a repair shop for a more permanent repair or total replacement if the tire can't be saved.
I've only ever used the sticky strips used in #3 on every vehicle I ever owned on varing size tires from 12" to 17" and have never had one problem. #3 is a permanent fix aside from some 1 in a million freak occurrence
My manager is always watching me do this. And it is easy. And even the annoying mechanic guy is always watching me, too. Because I mostly strip the tires out of the rims
I really appreciate you showing what happens inside of the tyre!
Thanks for watching !
I carry a Tire Repair Screw tool kit on my scooter for emergency use, and use the Mushroom Plug to repair the tire after I get back home.
Been using the strips from #3 since the 1980’s and have never had a problem with them for nail or thin screw punctures. Used internally placed patches for larger punctures.
I used the screw type for the first time yesterday.
I just added a small amount of tyre glue/sealant over the hole. Then screwed the pre coated screw through the glue & into the hole.
The additional glue probably wasn't necessary, but it only cost pennies.
The third one is technically best. Mushroom plug is easy to fit but as we are making oversize hole, it's not long lasting. In third slug is moulded as per the hole and it makes intact repair. Screw kit is only compatible with same size hole and again we are putting metal part in the tyre which is not good idea.
Plug strips are easy to install on warm soft tire and they stay sticky. Worked for over a year. Then i moved to a cold wet enviroment. The plug stopped being sticky and leaked air. I removed the plug and attempted to use a new plug but the new plug was also cold and not sticky and the tire was cold and hard. Could not insert the new plug. Took the tire to a shop and had them remove and put a patch on the inside of the tire.
ALL ARE GOOD. I TRIED ALL AND WORK PERFECTLY.
i think the mushroom plug is probably the most reliable, but the screw is a great easy quick fix to get you down the road, id probably use a little tire glue and turn the screw past the surface a hair.
The last one the screw with sealant for the quick repair but I prefer to the second one the mushroom so clean.. ty bro for sharing and how to use keep it up🎉🎉
You're welcome, thanks for watching !
Awesome footage, especially inside the tire, I have plugged hundreds of tires this (number 1) way and it is fool proof, sometimes I use rubber cement and sometimes I don’t.
Thanks 👍
I would prefer type 3 and then type 1. They seem like the safest methods. Then type 4. The mushroom plug tends to fall into the tire once placed.
Why would mushroom plug fall into tyre if properly glued in?
@@james5796 The Stop and Go mushroom plugs manufacturer don't advise to use a glue for some reason, I have used them and found them about 50% air tight. Once, before changing a tyre I pushed against the plug with a screwdriver and was shocked at how easily it went into the tyre.
excellent video - love the inside shots. i have no clue what's best but the screw repair is the only one I could do on my own.
Thanks for watching !
They’re all easy 😊
I just got home from an approximately 300-mile off-road trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon with 8 vehicles. One vehicle got a significant slice through the tread that was not repairable. Two other vehicles got smaller punctures that leaked air quickly. I had a repair tool kit similar to the first one. Both of those punctures were repaired quickly while on the vehicles and held through the rest of the trip.
Ive used string types with good results on my bike.
Have used the mushroom type and time consuming if on side road or raining.
Number 4 ,screw type i have but not used,next time,take 1 min to repair then i would repair with the string type that forms a plug inside. They will not come out.
So number 1 and 3 is my preference to leave for longer period.
They say they are temporary.
But tyres are temporary on a big bike.
That's very true !, thanks for your comments.
Absolutely amazing tutorial thank you so much for the top-notch videos the footage and the capture from inside the tire are absolutely amazing and convincing. Keep up the great job, thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
I've got the screw plugs in my puncture kit along with the usual plug strips. But I never use them because somehow I never learned to trust them the same way I trust the plug strips. I think it's because when you apply rubber glue to lubricate the insertion of the plug strip, you just know that sticky stuff will cure and really help to bond the strip to the tyre.
I guess the sticky strips work the same way, but I wonder if the glue on these will dry out when you need to use them. I'd rather keep the glue in the tube.
Hello what is the difference between the first and the third one?
I bought a Slime plug kit for $14 at Auto Zone, and tried twice, it leaked both times. Not around the
repair but through the rope itself! Pure crap! I read "Safety Seal" brand, made in USA is best, and I've ordered some of those off Ebay. In the meantime I recieved 50 tire repair screws from Amazon for $6.00. Pulled out the plug and screwed one in, and viola it's sealed! Haven't driven on it yet. I think I'm going to take it out and put a little Xrtra seal vulcanizing rubber cement on it just to be sure. And I ordered a solar powered tire monitoring system off Amazon for ~$20 bucks. We'll see how that goes!
I use the screw type, no more than a 5 minutes job and no leaks at all after 3 days. My car tyres has TMS sensors and I am keeping an eye on the pressure. Looks good after 3 days and after more than 50 miles of driving 🤗
Thanks for an informative video. My comments here are based on my motorcycle, so no spare tire. I recently ran into a problem with the Tire Plug Strip kit. The tool for reaming the hole wouldn't push though the steel belt. Fortunately I have two kits and the reamer from the second kit worked. If I hadn't been at home I would not have had that option. The hole is small enough I believe the Sticky Strip would fit better. This is the first time I've seen it. I really like the screws for simplicity. I'm going to get a Sticky Strip kit and some screws. I've heard of the mushroom kit but had not seen it in action. it looks like a good kit for a garage but too complicated for on the road.
Tried the mushroom plug. Still leaked. Used the strip and it worked perfectly. More messy but effective.
I have used the push in strips on my motorbike, 80 ks limit on these but i ignored this once i had confidence in the repair & just treated it as a tyre without a repair , no probs at all 100s speed & it lasted until the tyre wore out from close to new.
I have experience with the rope plug and can say it worked well. I have two slime kits, one for each vehicle. Now that I see the small screw with sealant I might get that as well. In a tough circumstance the small screw looks like it can get you up and running very quickly if the puncture is leaking a lot. I would get to a place of safety and then go over to the rope plug. One vehicle is a motorcycle and can be very difficult to get up on the centre stand if you have a flat tire. First choice for me is the rope plug but I do like the small screw. I am wondering how the longevity of the screw might be vs the rope plug. Thanks.
I remember pulling the screw from the customer tyre. He watched me. So he came and see. He took the screw driver. And he unscrew it out. That was smart.
Red Loctite for the numpty customers :)
Mushroom Plug ,the best for me!
Love the 1st video well explain slow motion .love the details inside the tire now I know...thank you I'm a diy😊
You are welcome!
Thanks for the video, very informative. Method # 1 is best. Always used this method.
Thanks for watching !
That does not mean it is the best. Method #3 seems more reliable.
The best is the one that is glued from inside and it's cheap too. Just look some video how it's done, it's very different level. You need tire shop though to unmount/mount tire. These DIY ones are good to reach tire shop or wait for a new tire shipped but all the screw punctures I had were not leaking very fast anyway. I would not gamble my life going 80+ mph on highway with a DIY strip in a tire, full blow-out is not likely but possible.
I think the Mushroom plug is the best.👌🙂
They pop out. They were banned in the EU about 30 or 40 years ago. I used them and yes they pop out.
Sorry it withstands the least pressure before failing...saw another video to prove that...old fashioned rubber plug is best
That last was super elegant! Can you do that one for nails, too?
its too rigid and does not flex with the tire so it wears loose. Its only to get you to a repair centre.
great video , loved the footage of showing what happens inside the tyre, thanks for taking time to. make
Thanks for watching !
Which product do you think deserves to be the winner? I ordered product number 4 from eBay. I think it is very easy to use.
I think most people prefer the original tire plug strip with the added rubber cement.
I believe #3 is the best. You get the best of #1 and #2. It creates a knot which backs up against and seals the inside of the tire like the mushroom style, and you seal the inside of the puncture with a chemical bond that melts the strip and tire rubber together without glue (which dries out). The mushroom style tends to fail often, because they fall inside of the tire as it flexes during heat/cool expansion cycles, and I wouldn't trust #4, and have never heard of it before this post. It's too short, is limited by the size of the puncture (it's gotta be a SMALL hole) and can be agitated out of or into the tire if the head is worn off by the road surface. I wouldn't base you decision on "ease of use", but the technical aspects.
last one is the easiest and you not must rasp the hole like with the others
Easiest isn’t necessarily best. Usually isn’t. #3 is least likely to fail if done properly.
Липкие нитки самый надежный вариант, шуруп в герметике это что то новое и не испытаное, на сколько он хорош в перспективе не ясно, гриб тоже достаточно трудоемкий процесс, нитку клеем обмазал сунул высунул обрезал и поехал, у меня шина стерлась а дыра заделана
4th is very easy !
It can safely take the vehicle to the near by puncturewala !!
Number 1 and 3 are the same. And also the best. 👍
I have tried #1. Maybe I am not strong enough that difficult to insert all into the hole. Any method to make it easy? I am considering buy a mushroom kit now...
I repaired a tyre today, string method first in the video, it was difficult to get into the tyre, so just used the rubber cement supplied in kit ,by putting some on the tip of the string insert tool,and it worked perfect, thats the method i would recommend.
@@enoz.j3506 good idea
Any are okay if the tire was not run flat. None are okay if it was.
Great video
Thanks!
Video is very nice !
But apperently 1 and 3 look same !
So can you please explain what's the difference between them ?!!
In 1st case you force the strip inside the tire just once and you have two strands of the strip sealing the hole.
In 3d case you force the strip twice (in and out) so you have four strands sealing the hole.
I would trust #3 the most out of all the rest
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Which method is best
I would say the chemi-cure sticky string is the best
Take a screw out and put a screw in ? Just leave the screw in ?
The repair screw is rubberised and creates a perfect seal even when flexing under driving pressure. The normal screw will always release some air as it flexes during driving.
Awesome informative video! Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching !
So besides the rubber cement, what's the difference between #1 and #3?
#3 doesn't require any type of vulcanizing rubber cement added to the strip or puncture hole, unlike #1 you MUST TWIST it 1.5 times, and when you pull the tool out you must NOT pull it all the way out like with #1 or else you risk pulling the entire strip back out. You must only pull it out enough to cut it. The main difference is that with #3 you create a knot inside that mimics what the mushroom type of plug does, which backs up against and seals the inside of the tire surface as well as the inside walls of the puncture. With #1 only the inside walls of the puncture are sealed and there is no knot created. #3 is made from uncured buytl which activates a chemical reaction with the tire rubber and they melt together and bond.
Can you not twist #1 the same as #3 and get the identical knot underneath?
@@rkorkie Possibly, but the cordage is much thicker and not intended to have the bottom of the loop pulled back up. Plus, the compound coating the cordage itself is different, it's ultimately a simple (albeit very strong) adhesive, while the butyl (as KZO mentioned) is a binary fusing compound. It's basically akin to the difference between soldering (#1) vs welding (#3). The simple fact is that #1 is designed to be a temporary repair, but it can often last as the remainder of the tires life through brute strength of the materials and the simplicity of the design (remember this will typically be only a percentage of the tires life 20%...50%...75%...90%...which could be a long time but is USUALLY not the whole life of the tire)). As you point out, #3 isn't really that far off in basic design, but it addresses really the only two really plausible failure points of #1 in a theoretically superior way. That being the possibility of the seal failing (mitigated by actually fusing with the tire on a molecular level) or the entire plug somehow getting entirely pulled out (mitigated by the presence of the knot which means only something traumatic enough to rip an even LARGER hole in the tire than what was originally repaired would have to happen...which really amounts to a SECOND puncture event rather than a failure of the first repair).
Great job!
Thanks!
Great video.
Thanks for the ditactic job. Well done. I prefer the third one it seems to be the best.
Regards
Thanks for watching!
My question is shelf life. Since kits go in the car and sit for 2, 3, 4 years in the hot/cold/wet/dry trunk before you use it, which kits lasts the longest and stays flexible enough to work?
The chemi cure sticky strip is the only one that claims to be a permanent repair. The others I would only use as a temporary fix.
No, not how long will the repair last. How long can a kit sit in a car, unused, and still make a good repair? I've had a kit since 2005. Anybody have any idea if it will still work?
Oh my mistake. I have no idea to be honest, there's no mention of that on any of the packages.
@@knobsdialsandbuttons A sticky strip will lose its strength after a while and no longer stick properly. After 1 year you notice that the strip no longer sticks well.
You may still be able to use it, but you should still buy new strips and replace the strip with a new one.
Nice job buddy 🎉
Thanks !
My tire got the first type of repair for idk maybe six months back and hasn't leaked since.
Number 1and2 more safety,,,number 4easy,,,Number 3use forever...
#1 is a permanent fix. It'll last for the rest of the tires life.
Im sorry you're correct. I thought he was using the sticky strips on #1, thats why in my previous comment I said #1 was a permanent fix. #3 is a permanent fix. Heck I didn't know there was another type of strip plug other than the sticky kind used in 3 lol
Why do NONE of the kits on Amazon include the rubber cement/ solution??
If you get the third type it’s not necessary. Do not dip on the box actually means don’t put glue on the strip.
If already sticky,not need glue can be used as is, if not sticky then use glue
Great thanks
You are welcome
Nice video. Thanks
Thanks for watching !
А если в первом варианте после того как всунули клеящий материал в шину и прокрутить как в третьем варианте лучше будет?
I just use each kit as the instructions tell me to :)
I thing is no:4 is the Best
Project Farm did a much better video comparison and I have done plugs and patches on my Lamborghini and they always lasted
Excellent!
Thank you!
Onde eu consigo um desse vc tem o link
Using stop é go tire plug Repair kit
I bought mine on Ebay
1-3-4!❤
Why cant you repair on the shoulder of the tire, the puncture on my tire is right on the edge of the tread and the shoulder?
That part of the tire flexes a lot so there's a higher chance that a repair in that area will fail
Seems like these repairs last longer on the rear tires since they don't steer. However, I have no scientific evidence that this is the case.
It’s illegal in Canada to repair the sides of a tire as shown earlier in the video.
@@knobsdialsandbuttons I've got a screw in my front tire and am about to repair it. Fortunately it happened to my set that are not staggered. When I complete the repair I will switch the front and rear tires to reduce any flexing on the carcass, also, I'd rather have a rear tire fail instead of a steering tire at least I'd have more control of the car. My 2 cents.
@@Cosmic_Soul As a Canadian, no wonder Canada is such a boring place.
CAN'T GET YOUR PLUG IN?? steel thread! ug Try this! If you dare? I have at least 3-4 times maybe more, getting old so I forget lol
at the part where you need to put the plug; wedge the plug pusher tool between the ground and the tire w plug in it of course, and back onto it only 1/2 to 1 inch! lol I know it sounds crazy but it worked ea time I did it CAREFULLY! set it all up get in the car and roll it back , good luck!
yeah someone needs to invent a threaded pusher that mounts onto or around the tire so the plug can be pressed into the tire easily! so far have not seen one like that, your reading this Go invent it now! lol
Best easy way is no 4;
I wouldn’t choose by which is easiest but by which is least likely to fail 😊
Screw is faster and simpler.
Mushroom kit is ok
I like the latter.
Super
Thanks !
Why, what happens to a repair on the shoulder? I've done a few, I am not wasting a good expensive tyre. I understand the wall is a stupid place to try and repair!
The shoulder and sidewalls are designed to flex so they're not as strong structurally. A puncture repair unit in the shoulder will be exposed to higher stress due to flexing and higher heat build up. This could result in a rapid repair failure.
It’s illegal in Canada to repair sides and edges of a tire, as shown in the beginning of this video.
#3
I came hear to hear which is best. Why the fuck are you asking me?
Different people have different thinking as to what's best. Based on the comments I've read - #3 has persuasive arguments.
No problem to use in the Red Area so what all that crap about then ? how do i know done it with NO PROBLEMS as i can still type this lol