Should you take it out if you patch it later?
2006-08-14 06:54:28 · 14 answers · asked by carobygirl 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Definitely remove the temporary plug. It is best to have a tire shop remove the 'string plug' (that's what you call a temporary plug that installs from outside the tread) and have it replaced with a quil-plug (a patch that has a plug sticking out of it and that is installed from inside the tire). That is the only type of repair that is permanent - over the years I have seen many repaired tires lose their string plug or begin to leak around it.
2006-08-14 07:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by ; - } 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Most times the plug removed so the patch lay well over the hole. It not necessary to remove the plug if it is Sanded down from the inside. When a tire is Patched, normally a person take a small wire wheel on a Drill/Dremel Tool and rough the area smooth so the Patch adhere better.
2006-08-14 07:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, you do not patch a plugged tire. The plug fuses to the tire and should last the life of the rubber.
2006-08-14 07:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Dieter 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The plug will hold fine if it was put in right. Most raidal tires anymore should not be patched, as they will not hold properly. The plugs are more relaible and the way to go.
2006-08-14 07:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by Zef_66 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why patch it later? The plug is fine.
2006-08-14 06:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A pugged tire is good for a spare. I would by a quality use tire from a salvage or "junk" yard rather than run a plugged or patched tire.
2006-08-14 06:59:46 · answer #6 · answered by helixburger 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tire manufacturers do not recommend plugs in radial tires. When a radial tire is punctured the belts in the tire start to separate when the plug is inserted the belts are separated even further. I usually plug my tires, however, I have had the tread come off 2 tires due to belt separation.
2006-08-14 07:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by guyd_15 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most plugs are temprary. Unles syou bring it to a tire shop and they install the plug that installs from the outside. My suggestion is to bring it to a tire shop and have it patched profesisonally.
2006-08-14 06:59:55 · answer #8 · answered by Briggs 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The plug for a tire is just temporarily until you can get it fixed, and drive only at low speeds.
2006-08-14 07:03:49 · answer #9 · answered by Wolfmeister 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In a situation like this, I would rather be safe than sorry, I would leave in the plug.
2006-08-14 07:02:45 · answer #10 · answered by Virgin Islands Girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋