herculesinwyoming Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I had a tire plug kit in the back of the car, used it at 2 AM today so i could get 20 miles home, the plug worked great! Question is the package says to take it to a tire shop to get it fixed as soon as possible, i really dont want to spend 15 to 20 bucks to patch a 12 year old tire. In general i use this car just to go back and forth to work, maybe 150 miles a month Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 We used to drive years on tire plugs. As long as they are in the tread part of the tire, and not the sidewall. Never seen a problem with them. About 15 years ago the tire stores started recommending you buy new tires instead of plugging them. Quote Link to comment
herculesinwyoming Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 it held air all night, and all day, so i think im just gonna run it a while and see how it does Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 ive had a plug in my tire for over a year now no problems Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Those plugs can last a long time if installed correct. Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have used them on 13" up to 22" tires with no problems. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I'd only suggest replacing the tire if it was on a motorcycle, but being a car I'd roll with it for a while. Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Watch the tire pressure, and carry a spare tire. Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 The problem with plugs is when installed it can break the cords and over time cause the tire to separate. But ive plugged lots of tires and never had a problem id say roll it. They can leak after a while as well Quote Link to comment
herculesinwyoming Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 it was easier to put the plug in the tire than it would have been to dig out the crappy donut spare tire and put it on Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 My old neighbor had one in for the rest of the life of his tire. As long as you clean and rasp it out. He used to put gobs of rubber cement on the plug and install them. Be sure to trim off excess sticking out. Bias ply tires used to be fixed with plugs but a patch on the inside is best for a radial. Although a temp fix they can last a long time so always be prepared to change or fix it again at the most inconvenient time. Quote Link to comment
blue72 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I've got a plug in one tire on my DD. It's been there for about 4 years now, and not a problem to be had. I plugged a tire on my Blazer about two years ago, still holding fine. Quote Link to comment
mike Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Id be curious if a tire store would even patch a 12 year old tire anymore due to their "tire life and safety" B.S. As far as running it though, Im with everybody else, run it and call it good. If you do end up breaking a belt you will know it, you might get a bulge in the tire or uneven treadwear in one spot. You will probably feel it before you see it. Just keep an eye on it for a bit. Quote Link to comment
herculesinwyoming Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 if i have to use the car for highway driving and travel, i will get some new tires, but for just a grocery getter and a car to get to work with, i am gonna run it as is for now Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Last summer I hit the yards looking for good used tires, and 90% of them had broken belts. Our 3-year old Michelins eventually all got bulges in them (except the fourth one) So you buy new. Then the tire companies get theirs, and you might still get a broken belt. Quote Link to comment
herculesinwyoming Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thats because most tires are made in china now. Quote Link to comment
RAlly_DatoB210 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I tore a huge chunk out of the sidewalk of my tire screwing around in the snow and it leaked a lot of air. Some shoe glue and epoxy put the cm sized flap back in it's place an holds air fine. Not to thread jack but is this safe? I've been rolling the tires for coming up on two years so they are pretty smooth anyways Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 been rolling the tires for coming up on two years no one can argue with success Quote Link to comment
RAlly_DatoB210 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I suppose you've got a point. I thow it sideways and have always pictured failure an tire blow out around that point but it worked alright thus far Quote Link to comment
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