Tire plug usage

[B-man]

I picked up a screw and got a flat towards the middle of my tread. Had a tire shop take the tire off and plug it from the inside. My questions are:
1. Will the plug stay in place if I air down on the trail to about 18 psi.
2.how long should it last (I live in dry climate)

thanks in advance

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[BDinTX]

I had similar hole on my 315/70r17 KO2. Discount tire installed a plug from the inside and I aired down, to around the same PSI several times. Shortly before I got rid of them the plug was wearing better than the tire and sticking up about 3/16” higher. Enough that I needed to trim it flush with a razor blade.

 

[68Jeepster]

I picked up a screw and got a flat towards the middle of my tread. Had a tire shop take the tire off and plug it from the inside. My questions are:
1. Will the plug stay in place if I air down on the trail to about 18 psi.
2.how long should it last (I live in dry climate)

thanks in advance

Thinking it's a plug patch combo. It'll probably be ok since it was applied from the inside. Can you use it as a spare?

 

[zouch]

1 yes
2 longer than the tire will be in use.

I picked up a screw and got a flat towards the middle of my tread. Had a tire shop take the tire off and plug it from the inside. My questions are:
1. Will the plug stay in place if I air down on the trail to about 18 psi.
2.how long should it last (I live in dry climate)

thanks in advance

 

[B-man]

Thanks. It’s the spare now but will rotate in a couple months. Sounds like it’s good to go.

 

[Vinman]

I’ve used plugs in my tires for over 30 years and have never had a single failure. Probably 30-40 plugs over the years.

 

[6.2Blazer]

If they had to dismount the tire and do it from the inside, and you can obviously see a plug sticking out of the tire, it's probably a plug/patch combo as mentioned. I really wouldn't be concerned about it all and air down just like you normally would.

 

[rcadden]

I plugged my wife's tire a couple of days ago - did it with a self-kit from the outside.

But you all are saying they did it from the inside. What's the difference? Should I be worried?

 

[zouch]

difference is the Plug/Patch from inside is shaped like a Mushroom, with the stem of the Mushroom through the hole where your puncture is(/was).
it physically con not come out through the hole.

Gummie Worm plugs can be very effective too, but rely on the adhesive to keep them in.

I plugged my wife's tire a couple of days ago - did it with a self-kit from the outside.

But you all are saying they did it from the inside. What's the difference? Should I be worried?

 

[JSFoster75]

Does anyone have a recommendation for an effective plug kit to keep in the vehicle? I found this one...

https://www.amazon.com/GRAND-PITSTO...d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1

 

[Jeep Wick]

Does anyone have a recommendation for an effective plug kit to keep in the vehicle? I found this one...

https://www.amazon.com/GRAND-PITSTOP-Puncture-Repair-Mushroom/dp/B08BNPMS87/ref=sxin_17_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?cv_ct_cx=tire+plug+kit+heavy+duty+professional&pd_rd_i=B08BNPMS87&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sr=1-1-6024b2a3-78e4-4fed-8fed-e1613be3bcce-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1

I've never tried that but it's got good reviews. Pricey. I typically use one like this with rubber cement. Do not use the white adhesive Slime kits have now, it's garbage. Use Gluetread for sidewall repairs.
https://www.amazon.com/GlueTread-Fu...c9ae84311a893371a3955092cf3f11e8&gad_source=1

 

[Cagle]

I have had the ARB plug kit in my rides for over 15 years. Helped a lot of people, on and off road.
I just bought an extra box of plugs.

 

[JSFoster75]

I've never tried that but it's got good reviews. Pricey. I typically use one like this with rubber cement. Do not use the white adhesive Slime kits have now, it's garbage. Use Gluetread for sidewall repairs.
https://www.amazon.com/GlueTread-Fu...c9ae84311a893371a3955092cf3f11e8&gad_source=1

Thanks, the one I have right now is the orange colored plugs, I've not been impressed with it at all... I pulled a 1/4" steel rod out of my wife's tire, it was still in the tread, but too far out for local shops to repair it... For now, I just stuck a plug in it, but prefer to do something more permanent...

 

[Vinman]

I have had the ARB plug kit in my rides for over 15 years. Helped a lot of people, on and off road.
I just bought an extra box of plugs.

The ARB also gets my vote.

 

[Atomic-Mouse]

I use 10-15 plugs a year, between ATVs and vehicle’s and helping out random strangers. If I plug a tire for a stranger they always ask how long the plug will last. I tell them I have never had one that didn’t outlast the tire but if taking it to a tire shop and getting it patched from the inside makes them feel better then do it. I have had great luck with these and I never use the glue.
https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automot...1721068854&sprefix=Monkey+grip,aps,167&sr=8-3
never delt with the plug patches from the inside because it’s a more involved process but I can understand why it would be more reliable for the long term.
https://www.amazon.com/BETOOLL-Repa...&sprefix=betooll+plug+kit,aps,124&sr=8-3&th=1
I use a similar plug kit to the ARB but to anyone looking to buy a plug kit I would suggest getting the tool kit that has metal handles on the tools not plastic. I was pushing a plug into a tire one day and a plastic handle tool broke and the metal shaft stabbed into the heal of my hand towards my wrist.

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