Tyre plug

yourdeadwright

Got a flat this evening

Pain in the ass the wheel wouldn't come off and I had no mallet with me so had to call AA anyway they came and sorted it and plugged the Tyre

My question is iv to go to Cork quite early tomorrow from Dublin would u risk the journey on a plugged tyre??

I could get a new tyre down there but I need to be there early doors so won't have time before had,

Will a plug last t wasn't near the outside wall & was a tiny nail hole

Water John

If it's at full pressure in the morning, the tyre should be as good as new.

User1998

I’ve driven cars for months with plugs in them. I’d imagine 99% of people drive for years on them and don’t even know they are supposed to be only temporary.

Does anyone actually replace their tyres after getting them plugged? Because I certainly don’t

creedp

I've used plugs to repair multiple punctures and have never replaced the tyre or subsequently taken them to be patched. One exception where I got a substantial puncture near sidewall and plug didn't fully seal the puncture. However plug still got me to a tyre place to have it replaced. As said earlier if tyre retains pressure just forget about it

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120958161#Comment_120958161

Stupid question maybe but whats the difference between a patch and a plug?

con747

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120958172#Comment_120958172

A mushroom patch/plug is regarded as a permanent fix, a plug a temporary fix but as said usually lasts the life of the tyre if done correctly.

masterboy123

I posted the same query a few months ago where AA repaired the puncture and I was told its "temporary".

I have now done over 10,000 kms and did not even put any air pressure so far.

You're good to go.

mr_edge_to_you

The last 2 punctures I had were plugged and were done without the wheel coming off. Different places too. Seems like it's the norm now.

enricoh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120958948#Comment_120958948

Best few quid I ever spent was a plug kit. pump tyre n lock wheel out , stick in plug - no jack no nothing.

phelixoflaherty

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120958962#Comment_120958962

Keep a pliers with it for pulling out nails etc.

mr_edge_to_you

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120958962#Comment_120958962

The guys who I've gone to, can't believe that people aren't using them more. Especially if your car doesnt have a spare wheel.

BlakeS94

I had a screw puncture a tyre two days after I got it fitted, tyre place plugged it, that tyre is nearly worn down to replacement and no issues, driven on every surface at every speed.

Buffman

Yep, another advocate of plugs, I've had them last years. Much better than those 'emergency' cans of gunk in that the don't ruin the inside of the tyre.

A decent plug kit and a pump/12V compressor and the ability to use them correctly will get you out of lots of hassle.

I once had a large hole in a tyre that I thought was scrap as my plugs wouldn't do it. Tried a local tyre place who used 'truck' size plugs on it and it lasted the life of the tyre without issue.

Hellrazer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120963980#Comment_120963980

Same here I keep a plug kit and compressor in the car at all times. Best investment ever.