Tire Plug Advice

[tex4k]

I've driven a lot of miles on plugged tires, some folks durn near have a stroke if they find out (I think they've been getting tire advice from discount)! I've never had an issue with plugged tires or slime in tires!

[k-k]

I've been at least a100k miles(probably more)on tires with multiple plugs.
A good plug job will perform as well as a patch.
Just my experience.

[brokeno]

Stick a nail in the side wall a block from discount tire and hope you don't get caught by the light and they will replace it

[jmeghunts]

Same happened to me several months ago. I plugged it, aired it up and got about 5k more miles before it gave up the ghost.

[M16]

I carry an assortment of screws in my truck. They work great as a temporary fix for a small puncture. Different diameters and different head sizes to match the hole size. Cordless drill and Phillips head screws are the ticket.

[muddydog]

I used plugs for years in my ranch trucks. Never had a single issue.

[SRK14]

Another vote for patch plug.

[Stuck]

When did a plug not become acceptable? I must be behind the times. I plug a tire and never think about it again.

[Johnny44]

Stick a nail in the side wall a block from discount tire and hope you don't get caught by the light and they will replace it

If you have the warranty certificate they sell you

I plug tires with various size screws and plug glue. I have been amazed at how long it will last and its the fastest fix on the road I’ve found.

[Huntindad]

I got my tires at Discount and they said they only patch now. No plugs.

They can pull your plug out and patch it.

I just got a tire "plugged" from discount last week due to a screw in it. It has a plug sticking out of the thread.

on edit... it may have been a patch with a plug in it.

[BigCohiba]

I just got a tire "plugged" from discount last week due to a screw in it. It has a plug sticking out of the thread.

on edit... it may have been a patch with a plug in it.

Same here. 1 of my trailer tires had a bolt in it. Took it to discount and they plug patched it. No charge. Just last week...

[cva34]

I'm gusssing its all a liability issue...other than that there's plenty places around here that can and will plug or patch...Maybe hard to understand though

[PEC]

When did a plug not become acceptable? I must be behind the times. I plug a tire and never think about it again.

x100... I have plugs in mine and my wife's vehicles right now and have used plugs since I can remember. I never think twice about it and and have never had a blowout from a plug or had a plug leak.

[Mexico]

Middle of the tire? Plug and keep rolling. Sidewall no way...just use a plug as an emergency to get to a tire shop.

[SoTXAg06]

When did a plug not become acceptable? I must be behind the times. I plug a tire and never think about it again.

Yup. If a plug starts to leak, I add fix-a-flat to it.


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